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

Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100 vs Lenovo IdeaCentre A320

122specifications compared
32differ
90identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:58.4 cm (23")
- IdeaCentre A320:54.6 cm (21.5")
Processor model
- IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:i3-2100
- IdeaCentre A320:i3-2310M
Processor frequency
- IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:3.1 GHz
- IdeaCentre A320:2.1 GHz
Processor socket
- IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
- IdeaCentre A320:BGA 1023
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:35, 65
- IdeaCentre A320:35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:31
- IdeaCentre A320:21
Stepping
- IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:Q0
- IdeaCentre A320:J1
Maximum internal memory supported by processor
- IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:32 GB
- IdeaCentre A320:16 GB

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Comparison of B520, IdeaCentre A320
166 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaCentre B520 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100 Model B520 View product	B Lenovo IdeaCentre A320 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	58.4 cm (23")	54.6 cm (21.5")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	300 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	1000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2100	i3-2310M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	2.1 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	BGA 1023
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35, 65	35 W
Bus type	DMI	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	31	21
FSB Parity	No	No
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffers	Q0	J1
TcaseKnown for one	69.1 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	32 GB	16 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	1066,1333 MHz	1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	21 GB/s	21.3 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual	Dual
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR04S
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	750 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
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 2000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	2	2
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	850 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x102	0x116
Audio1 differ
Number of speakersDiffers	5	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Total megapixelsKnown for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	White
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features5 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	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 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)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53422	52220
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	567.8 mm	524 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	76.5 mm	207 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	426.7 mm	396 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	10.1 kg	7.2 kg
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Graphics card family	Intel	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	Windows 7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-TX, 100BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	567.8 x 76.5 x 426.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayDiffers	TFT	LED
Display diagonal (metric)Known for one	58.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display included	Yes	Yes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Floppy drive installedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Megapixel (approx.)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Number of processors installed	1	1
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
PlatformKnown for one	PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one	250 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers	monitor built-in	monitor built-in
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source

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