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

Lenovo IdeaCentre A600 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600 vs Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100

123specifications compared
52differ
71identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- IdeaCentre A600 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:54.6 cm (21.5")
- IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:58.4 cm (23")
Processor family
- IdeaCentre A600 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- IdeaCentre A600 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:T6600
- IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:i3-2100
Processor threads
- IdeaCentre A600 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:2
- IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:4
Processor frequency
- IdeaCentre A600 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:2.2 GHz
- IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:3.1 GHz
Processor cache
- IdeaCentre A600 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:2 MB
- IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:3 MB
Processor cache type
- IdeaCentre A600 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:L2
- IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- IdeaCentre A600 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600:Socket 478
- IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)

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Comparison of A600, B520
174 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaCentre A600 Intel® Core™2 Duo T6600 Model A600 View product	B Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100 Model B520 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	54.6 cm (21.5")	58.4 cm (23")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightness	300 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)	1000:1	1000:1
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	T6600	i3-2100
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	35, 65
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	11	31
FSB Parity	No	No
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Sandy Bridge
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T6000 Series	Intel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series
SteppingDiffers	R0	Q0
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	69.1 °C
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	410 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	107 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SLGF5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	90 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	16 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	640 GB	1 TB
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD size	3.5"	3.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 4650	Not available
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x102
Audioidentical
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Total megapixelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 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	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Mini PCI Express slots	2	2
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features15 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37255	53422
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	520 mm	567.8 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	60 mm	76.5 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	463 mm	426.7 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	12.6 kg	10.1 kg
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Graphics card familyDiffers	ATI	Intel
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Chassis type	All-in-One	All-in-One
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Copper ethernet cabling technology	1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-TX, 100BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T	1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-TX, 100BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	567.8 x 76.5 x 426.7 mm
Display	TFT	TFT
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	58.4 cm
Display included	Yes	Yes
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Floppy drive installed	No	No
HDMIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Mac compatibility	No	No
Maximum number of SMP processors	1	1
Megapixel (approx.)Differs	2 MP	0.3 MP
Microphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Number of processors installed	1	1
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Platform	PC	PC
Power supplyDiffers	150 W	250 W
Speakers	monitor built-in	monitor built-in
TV tuner integrated	Yes	Yes
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Audio output channelsKnown for one	2.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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