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

Lenovo IdeaCentre B540 vs MSI AE2410 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M

115specifications compared
50differ
65identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- IdeaCentre B540:58.4 cm (23")
- AE2410 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:59.9 cm (23.6")
Processor family
- IdeaCentre B540:Intel® Core™ i5
- AE2410 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- IdeaCentre B540:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- AE2410 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- IdeaCentre B540:i5-3450S
- AE2410 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
Processor cores
- IdeaCentre B540:4
- AE2410 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2
Processor frequency
- IdeaCentre B540:2.8 GHz
- AE2410 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
Processor cache
- IdeaCentre B540:6 MB
- AE2410 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:3 MB
Processor socket
- IdeaCentre B540:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
- AE2410 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Socket 988

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Comparison of IdeaCentre B540, AE2410
153 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaCentre B540 View product	B MSI AE2410 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Model AE2410 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	58.4 cm (23")	59.9 cm (23.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Full HD	Yes	Yes
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor19 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	i3-2350M
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	2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	Socket 988
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	65 W	35 W
Bus type	DMI	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	28	23
FSB Parity	No	No
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
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 i3-2300 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffers	E1	J1
TcaseKnown for one	69.1 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	32 GB	16 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-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
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR0DN
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85 °C
Memory1 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 speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Storage3 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 cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	1 GB
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 3000
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	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x152	0x116
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
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	10 W
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Total megapixelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
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 LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
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 quantity	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 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 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)	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	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)Differs	No	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65512	53438
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
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
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	200 W	180 W
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 & dimensions4 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	412 mm	617.2 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	110 mm	461.7 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	576.6 mm	71.9 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	9.18 kg	14 kg
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, NVIDIA
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM65 Express

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