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

Lenovo Essential C320 vs Lenovo IdeaCentre B540

109specifications compared
35differ
74identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Essential C320:50.8 cm (20")
- IdeaCentre B540:58.4 cm (23")
Display resolution
- Essential C320:1600 x 900 pixels
- IdeaCentre B540:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Essential C320:HD+
- IdeaCentre B540:Full HD
Full HD
- Essential C320:No
- IdeaCentre B540:Yes
Processor family
- Essential C320:Intel® Core™ i3
- IdeaCentre B540:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Essential C320:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- IdeaCentre B540:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Essential C320:i3-2120
- IdeaCentre B540:i5-3450S
Processor cores
- Essential C320:2
- IdeaCentre B540:4

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Comparison of Essential C320, IdeaCentre B540
153 specifications	A Lenovo Essential C320 View product	B Lenovo IdeaCentre B540 View product
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	50.8 cm (20")	58.4 cm (23")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD typeDiffers	HD+	Full HD
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
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™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2120	i5-3450S
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 W	65 W
Bus type	DMI	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	33	28
FSB Parity	No	No
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series	Intel Core i5-3400 Desktop series
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	E1
Tcase	69.1 °C	69.1 °C
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3 1066/1333	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	21 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual	Dual
ECC supported by processor	No	No
64-bit computingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	2	2
Memory slots typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 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 speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Optical drive type	DVD±RW	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
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 2500
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Differs	2	3
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	0x152
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio system	HD	HD
RMS rated powerKnown for one	6 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	No	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 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 quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features9 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)Differs	No	Yes
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53426	65512
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCG 2011C
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	412 mm
Depth (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110 mm
Height (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	576.6 mm
Weight (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.18 kg
Package weightKnown for one	10.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
Chassis typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	All-in-One
Display includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Storage drive interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial ATA
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	591 x 310 x 520 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 8 Windows 7 Home Premium	Unknown — not stated by the source

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