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

Lenovo Essential C320 vs MSI AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120

106specifications compared
11differ
95identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Essential C320:50.8 cm (20")
- AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:54.6 cm (21.5")
Display resolution
- Essential C320:1600 x 900 pixels
- AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Essential C320:HD+
- AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:Full HD
Full HD
- Essential C320:No
- AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:Yes
Total storage capacity
- Essential C320:1 TB
- AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:500 GB
Optical drive type
- Essential C320:DVD±RW
- AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cards
- Essential C320:SDXC
- AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:miniSD, MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Total megapixels
- Essential C320:0.3 MP
- AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:1.3 MP

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Comparison of Essential C320, AE2211
130 specifications	A Lenovo Essential C320 View product	B MSI AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 Model AE2211 View product
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	50.8 cm (20")	54.6 cm (21.5")
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
Processoridentical
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 model	i3-2120	i3-2120
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequency	3.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 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
64-bit computingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 W	65 W
Bus type	DMI	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	33	33
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 series	Intel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series	Intel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series
Tcase	69.1 °C	69.1 °C
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3 1066/1333	DDR3 1066/1333
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	21 GB/s	21 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual	Dual
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
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	1333 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SDXC	miniSD, MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA II
Graphicsidentical
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 2000	Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	2	2
On-board graphics card base frequency	850 MHz	850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x102	0x102
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
RMS rated power	6 W	6 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Total megapixelsDiffers	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	No	No
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	4
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	Yes	Yes
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)	No	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)	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® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK ID	53426	53426
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Package weightKnown for one	10.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	555.1 mm
Depth (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	405 mm
Height (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	66.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
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
Storage drive interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial ATA II
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® H61

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