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Lenovo A720 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM vs Lenovo IdeaCentre A520

129specifications compared
29differ
100identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- A720 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:68.6 cm (27")
- IdeaCentre A520:58.4 cm (23")
Processor family
- A720 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- IdeaCentre A520:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- A720 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- IdeaCentre A520:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- A720 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:i7-3630QM
- IdeaCentre A520:i3-3110M
Processor cores
- A720 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:4
- IdeaCentre A520:2
Processor threads
- A720 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:8
- IdeaCentre A520:4
Processor cache
- A720 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:6 MB
- IdeaCentre A520:3 MB
Processor socket
- A720 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM:PGA988
- IdeaCentre A520:BGA 1023

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Comparison of A720, IdeaCentre A520
141 specifications	A Lenovo A720 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3630QM Model A720 View product	B Lenovo IdeaCentre A520 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	68.6 cm (27")	58.4 cm (23")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Full HD	Yes	Yes
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3630QM	i3-3110M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1023
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
64-bit computing	Yes	Yes
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
Bus type	DMI	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	24	24
FSB Parity	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
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 codeDiffers	SR0UX	SR0N2
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3600 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-3100 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffers	E1	L1
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	90 °C
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	1333,1600 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual	Dual
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory slots	2	2
Memory slots typeDiffers	SO-DIMM	DIMM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of storage drives installed	1	1
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD interface	SATA III	SATA III
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray ROM	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system	HD	HD
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
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 & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Designidentical
Product colour	Black, Silver	Black, Silver
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 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 version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	71459	65700
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	650 mm	561 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	220 mm	21.5 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	480 mm	345.9 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	11.6 kg	9.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel
Chassis typeKnown for one	All-in-One	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systems	Windows 8	Windows 8
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interface	Serial ATA III	Serial ATA III

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