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Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U vs Lenovo IdeaCentre A730

116specifications compared
40differ
76identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Processor generation
- IdeaCentre Horizon Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- IdeaCentre A730:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- IdeaCentre Horizon Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:i7-3537U
- IdeaCentre A730:i7-4700MQ
Processor cores
- IdeaCentre Horizon Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:2
- IdeaCentre A730:4
Processor threads
- IdeaCentre Horizon Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:4
- IdeaCentre A730:8
Processor boost frequency
- IdeaCentre Horizon Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:3.1 GHz
- IdeaCentre A730:3.4 GHz
Processor frequency
- IdeaCentre Horizon Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:2 GHz
- IdeaCentre A730:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- IdeaCentre Horizon Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:4 MB
- IdeaCentre A730:6 MB
Processor socket
- IdeaCentre Horizon Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U:BGA 1023
- IdeaCentre A730:PGA946

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Comparison of Horizon, IdeaCentre A730
142 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3537U Model Horizon View product	B Lenovo IdeaCentre A730 View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	68.6 cm (27")	68.6 cm (27")
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3537U	i7-4700MQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	PGA946
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
64-bit computing	Yes	Yes
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	47 W
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB Parity	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
Processor codeDiffers	SR0XG	SR15H
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Haswell
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3500 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
SteppingDiffers	L1	C0
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
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 processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
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 speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
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
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x166	0x416
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.1
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dolby technologies	Dolby Home Theater v4	Dolby Home Theater v4
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Network1 differ
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 LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
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 & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	4
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Product type	All-in-One PC	All-in-One PC
Placement supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Horizontal
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features7 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	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
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)	Yes	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	72054	75117
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
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
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	690.3 mm	650 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	30 mm	220 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	430 mm	480 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	8.6 kg	11 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard includedDiffers	No	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Autonomy modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source

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