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

Lenovo IdeaCentre A730 vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M93z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4570S

112specifications compared
30differ
82identical
52known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- IdeaCentre A730:68.6 cm (27")
- ThinkCentre M93z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4570S:58.4 cm (23")
Processor family
- IdeaCentre A730:Intel® Core™ i7
- ThinkCentre M93z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4570S:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- IdeaCentre A730:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- ThinkCentre M93z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4570S:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- IdeaCentre A730:i7-4700MQ
- ThinkCentre M93z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4570S:i5-4570S
Processor threads
- IdeaCentre A730:8
- ThinkCentre M93z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4570S:4
Processor boost frequency
- IdeaCentre A730:3.4 GHz
- ThinkCentre M93z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4570S:3.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- IdeaCentre A730:2.4 GHz
- ThinkCentre M93z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4570S:2.9 GHz
Processor socket
- IdeaCentre A730:PGA946
- ThinkCentre M93z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4570S:LGA 1150 (Socket H3)

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Comparison of IdeaCentre A730, M93z
164 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaCentre A730 View product	B Lenovo ThinkCentre M93z Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4570S Model M93z View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	68.6 cm (27")	58.4 cm (23")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Full HD	Yes	Yes
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4700MQ	i5-4570S
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA946	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
64-bit computing	Yes	Yes
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	47 W	65 W
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	QPI
FSB Parity	No	No
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Processor codeDiffers	SR15H	SR14J
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-4500 Desktop Series
Stepping	C0	C0
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	71.35 °C
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-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
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Memory slots typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Number of storage drives installed	1	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	DVD±RW
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
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 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	400 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1150 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.1	11.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x416	0x412
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 W
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Dolby technologiesKnown for one	Dolby Home Theater v4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
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
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	6
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product type	All-in-One PC	All-in-One PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Q87
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Placement supportedKnown for one	Horizontal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 8 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
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	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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	No	Yes
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)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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75117	75044
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1S
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCG 2013C
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 90%
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GS, CB, CCC, NOM, SABS, EU, UL/cUL, TCO, WEEE, TUV, FCC, VCCI, C-tick, KC, MIC
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storage drive interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial ATA III
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise, Professional
Cameraidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width (with stand)Known for one	650 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (with stand)Known for one	220 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (with stand)Known for one	480 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (with stand)Known for one	11 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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