Product comparison · 2 all-in-one pcs/workstations

Lenovo IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M vs MSI AP1612-020XIT All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830

119specifications compared
62differ
57identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:58.4 cm (23")
- AP1612-020XIT All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:1920 x 1080 pixels
- AP1612-020XIT All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830:1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Full HD
- AP1612-020XIT All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830:Not supported
Full HD
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Yes
- AP1612-020XIT All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830:No
Touch technology
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Multi-touch
- AP1612-020XIT All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830:Single-touch
Processor family
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:Intel® Core™ i5
- AP1612-020XIT All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830:Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:i5-3230M
- AP1612-020XIT All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830:B830
Processor threads
- IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M:4
- AP1612-020XIT All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830:2

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Comparison of A520, AP1612-020XIT
154 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaCentre A520 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Model A520 View product	B MSI AP1612-020XIT All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830 Model AP1612-020XIT View product
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	58.4 cm (23")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	Not supported
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Touch technologyDiffers	Multi-touch	Single-touch
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Celeron®
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3230M	B830
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	rPGA988B
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Bus type	DMI	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	26	18
FSB Parity	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffers	Yes	No
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0WX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3200 Mobile series	Intel Celeron Processor B800 Series for Mobile
SteppingKnown for one	L1	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	32 GB	16 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1333,1600 MHz	1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	25.6 GB/s	21.3 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual	Dual
ECC supported by processor	No	No
L3 cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MB
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2	1
Memory slots typeDiffers	DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	320 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of storage drives installed	1	1
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	SATA II
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Differs	3	2
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Home Theater 4	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total megapixelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Product type	All-in-One PC	All-in-One PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM65 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	FreeDOS
Processor special features15 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72056	71141
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.x
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	561 mm	399.5 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	21.5 mm	69.2 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	345 mm	313.9 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	9.8 kg	5.05 kg
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.3 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard includedDiffers	No	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Autonomy mode	No	No
Storage drive interfaceDiffers	Serial ATA III	Serial ATA II
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W

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