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

Lenovo IdeaCentre A520 vs MSI AE1921-403EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel Atom® D525

103specifications compared
61differ
42identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- IdeaCentre A520:58.4 cm (23")
- AE1921-403EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel Atom® D525:47 cm (18.5")
Display resolution
- IdeaCentre A520:1920 x 1080 pixels
- AE1921-403EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel Atom® D525:1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- IdeaCentre A520:Full HD
- AE1921-403EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel Atom® D525:Not supported
Full HD
- IdeaCentre A520:Yes
- AE1921-403EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel Atom® D525:No
Touch technology
- IdeaCentre A520:Multi-touch
- AE1921-403EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel Atom® D525:Single-touch
Processor family
- IdeaCentre A520:Intel® Core™ i3
- AE1921-403EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel Atom® D525:Intel Atom®
Processor model
- IdeaCentre A520:i3-3110M
- AE1921-403EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel Atom® D525:D525
Processor frequency
- IdeaCentre A520:2.4 GHz
- AE1921-403EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel Atom® D525:1.8 GHz

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Comparison of IdeaCentre A520, AE1921-403EU
153 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaCentre A520 View product	B MSI AE1921-403EU All-in-One PC/workstation Intel Atom® D525 Model AE1921-403EU View product
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	58.4 cm (23")	47 cm (18.5")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	Not supported
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Touch technologyDiffers	Multi-touch	Single-touch
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-3110M	D525
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	BGA 559
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
64-bit computing	Yes	Yes
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	13 W
Bus type	DMI	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	24	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 lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeDiffers	SR0N2	SLBXC
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Pineview
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-3100 Mobile Series	Intel Atom D500 Series
SteppingDiffers	L1	B0
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	32 GB	4 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3 800 (SODIMM only); DDR2 667/800
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	1333,1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	25.6 GB/s	6.4 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processorDiffers	Dual	Single
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	176 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	87 mm²
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots typeKnown for one	DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	320 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of storage drives installed	1	1
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	SATA II
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	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
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	650 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1000 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Audio systemDiffers	HD	SRS Premium Sound
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Total megapixelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	No	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features21 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesDiffers	Yes	No
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 StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
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	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
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)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65700	49490
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 bit
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	561 mm	476 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	21.5 mm	365 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	345.9 mm	49 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	9.8 kg	7.1 kg
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Other features2 differ
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 8 Windows 8 Pro
Storage drive interfaceDiffers	Serial ATA III	Serial ATA II
Camera includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Chassis typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	All-in-One
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Number of processors installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PlatformKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC
Supported HDD interfacesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial ATA II
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® NM10 Express
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W

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