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

Lenovo IdeaCentre A520 vs MSI AE2031-BB8304G50S7P All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830

120specifications compared
56differ
64identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- IdeaCentre A520:58.4 cm (23")
- AE2031-BB8304G50S7P All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830:50.8 cm (20")
Display resolution
- IdeaCentre A520:1920 x 1080 pixels
- AE2031-BB8304G50S7P All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- IdeaCentre A520:Full HD
- AE2031-BB8304G50S7P All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830:HD+
Full HD
- IdeaCentre A520:Yes
- AE2031-BB8304G50S7P All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830:No
Processor family
- IdeaCentre A520:Intel® Core™ i3
- AE2031-BB8304G50S7P All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830:Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- IdeaCentre A520:i3-3110M
- AE2031-BB8304G50S7P All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830:B830
Processor threads
- IdeaCentre A520:4
- AE2031-BB8304G50S7P All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830:2
Processor frequency
- IdeaCentre A520:2.4 GHz
- AE2031-BB8304G50S7P All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830:1.8 GHz

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Comparison of IdeaCentre A520, AE2031-BB8304G50S7P
146 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaCentre A520 View product	B MSI AE2031-BB8304G50S7P All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® B830 Model AE2031-BB8304G50S7P View product
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	58.4 cm (23")	50.8 cm (20")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD+
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	i3-3110M	B830
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	rPGA988B
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
64-bit computing	Yes	Yes
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Bus type	DMI	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	18
FSB Parity	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffers	Yes	No
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-3100 Mobile Series	Intel Celeron Processor B800 Series for Mobile
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	32 GB	16 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1333,1600 MHz	1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	25.6 GB/s	21.3 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual	Dual
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0N2	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	L1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2	1
Memory slots typeDiffers	DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of storage drives installed	1	1
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	SATA II
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 4000	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Differs	3	2
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
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
Audio systemDiffers	HD	SRS Premium Sound
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Total megapixelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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 & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel H65 Express
Placement supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Horizontal
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features13 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 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 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 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)	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	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)Differs	Yes	No
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® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65700	71141
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.x
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	561 mm	513.2 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	21.5 mm	87.7 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	345.9 mm	392.1 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	9.8 kg	7.31 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Number of processors installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Storage drive interfaceDiffers	Serial ATA III	Serial ATA II
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 8	Unknown — not stated by the source

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