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

Lenovo IdeaCentre A730 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ vs Lenovo IdeaCentre B550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130

115specifications compared
40differ
75identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- IdeaCentre A730 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ:68.6 cm (27")
- IdeaCentre B550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130:58.4 cm (23")
Processor family
- IdeaCentre A730 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ:Intel® Core™ i7
- IdeaCentre B550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- IdeaCentre A730 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- IdeaCentre B550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- IdeaCentre A730 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ:i7-4700MQ
- IdeaCentre B550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130:i3-4130
Processor cores
- IdeaCentre A730 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ:4
- IdeaCentre B550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130:2
Processor threads
- IdeaCentre A730 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ:8
- IdeaCentre B550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130:4
Processor frequency
- IdeaCentre A730 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ:2.4 GHz
- IdeaCentre B550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130:3.4 GHz
Processor cache
- IdeaCentre A730 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ:6 MB
- IdeaCentre B550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130:3 MB

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Comparison of A730, B550
159 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaCentre A730 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Model A730 View product	B Lenovo IdeaCentre B550 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130 Model B550 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	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4700MQ	i3-4130
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA946	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
64-bit computingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	47 W	65, 54
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-4100 Desktop series
Stepping	C0	C0
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72 °C
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
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 processorDiffers	No	Yes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
L3 cacheKnown for one	6 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR15H	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	3 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	12 GB
Memory slots	2	2
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	Hybrid-HDD	HDD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray ROM	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MicroSD (TransFlash), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for one	SSD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	400 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1150 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.1	11.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x416	0x41E
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JBL
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Home Theater 4
Dolby technologiesKnown for one	Dolby Home Theater v4	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
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
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
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	2
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Performanceidentical
Product type	All-in-One PC	All-in-One PC
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features9 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75117	77480
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1S
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCG 2013C
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	650 mm	580 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	220 mm	101 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	480 mm	426 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	11 kg	11.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	No	No
Keyboard included	No	No
Other featuresidentical
Autonomy modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storage drive interfaceKnown for one	Serial ATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	150 W	Unknown — not stated by the source

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