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

Lenovo IdeaCentre A740 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U vs MSI Wind Top AE201-025SP All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130

116specifications compared
55differ
61identical
56known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- IdeaCentre A740 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U:68.6 cm (27")
- Wind Top AE201-025SP All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130:49.5 cm (19.5")
Display resolution
- IdeaCentre A740 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Wind Top AE201-025SP All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- IdeaCentre A740 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U:Full HD
- Wind Top AE201-025SP All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130:HD+
Full HD
- IdeaCentre A740 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U:Yes
- Wind Top AE201-025SP All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130:No
Processor family
- IdeaCentre A740 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U:Intel® Core™ i5
- Wind Top AE201-025SP All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- IdeaCentre A740 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Wind Top AE201-025SP All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- IdeaCentre A740 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U:i5-4258U
- Wind Top AE201-025SP All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130:i3-4130
Processor frequency
- IdeaCentre A740 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U:2.4 GHz
- Wind Top AE201-025SP All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130:3.4 GHz

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Comparison of A740, AE201-025SP
172 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaCentre A740 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4258U Model A740 View product	B MSI Wind Top AE201-025SP All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4130 Model AE201-025SP View product
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	68.6 cm (27")	49.5 cm (19.5")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD+
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4258U	i3-4130
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.9 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
64-bit computingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	28 W	65, 54
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
Processor codeKnown for one	SR18A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-4100 Desktop series
Stepping	C0	C0
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1333,1666 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
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72 °C
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	1	2
Memory slots type	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	Hybrid-HDD	HDD
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 840M	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® Iris™ Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® Iris™ Graphics 5100	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	200 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.1	11.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xA2E	0x41E
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	6 W
Audio systemKnown for one	Dolby Home Theater	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Total megapixelsDiffers	2 MP	1 MP
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	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 quantityDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	1
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	White
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® H81
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Operating system languageKnown for one	German	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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 Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs	Yes	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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
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 Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75990	77480
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 nm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
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
ScalabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1S
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCG 2013C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	810 mm	513.2 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	560 mm	87 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	215 mm	392.1 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	12.7 kg	8.42 kg
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.42 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	No	No
Keyboard included	No	No
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Autonomy modeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-x
Storage drive interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial ATA III
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 W

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