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

Lenovo IdeaCentre B540 vs MSI AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120

111specifications compared
42differ
69identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- IdeaCentre B540:58.4 cm (23")
- AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:54.6 cm (21.5")
Processor family
- IdeaCentre B540:Intel® Core™ i5
- AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- IdeaCentre B540:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- IdeaCentre B540:i5-3450S
- AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:i3-2120
Processor cores
- IdeaCentre B540:4
- AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:2
Processor frequency
- IdeaCentre B540:2.8 GHz
- AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:3.3 GHz
Processor cache
- IdeaCentre B540:6 MB
- AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:3 MB
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- IdeaCentre B540:28
- AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:33

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Comparison of IdeaCentre B540, AE2211
149 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaCentre B540 View product	B MSI AE2211 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 Model AE2211 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	58.4 cm (23")	54.6 cm (21.5")
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
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3450S	i3-2120
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 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
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 W	65 W
Bus type	DMI	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	28	33
FSB Parity	No	No
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	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 i5-3400 Desktop series	Intel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series
SteppingKnown for one	E1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tcase	69.1 °C	69.1 °C
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3 1066/1333
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	21 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual	Dual
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	2	2
Memory slots type	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage4 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
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	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	miniSD, MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics4 differ
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 2500	Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Differs	3	2
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x152	0x102
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 W
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Total megapixelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Networkidentical
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 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 quantity	4	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
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	White
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 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	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	No	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 Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	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)Differs	No	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® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65512	53426
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	PCG 2011C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	200 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	412 mm	555.1 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	110 mm	405 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	576.6 mm	66.5 mm
Weight (with stand)Known for one	9.18 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	Intel
Chassis typeKnown for one	All-in-One	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceDiffers	Serial ATA	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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