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

Lenovo ThinkCentre M70z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550 vs Lenovo IdeaCentre VCG3AGE All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M

123specifications compared
45differ
78identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkCentre M70z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550:48.3 cm (19")
- IdeaCentre VCG3AGE All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:59.9 cm (23.6")
Display resolution
- ThinkCentre M70z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550:1440 x 900 pixels
- IdeaCentre VCG3AGE All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- ThinkCentre M70z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550:Not supported
- IdeaCentre VCG3AGE All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:Full HD
Native aspect ratio
- ThinkCentre M70z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550:16:10
- IdeaCentre VCG3AGE All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:16:9
Processor generation
- ThinkCentre M70z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550:Intel® Core™ i3
- IdeaCentre VCG3AGE All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- ThinkCentre M70z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550:i3-550
- IdeaCentre VCG3AGE All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:i3-350M
Processor frequency
- ThinkCentre M70z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550:3.2 GHz
- IdeaCentre VCG3AGE All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:2.26 GHz
Processor cache
- ThinkCentre M70z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550:4 MB
- IdeaCentre VCG3AGE All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M:3 MB

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Comparison of M70z, VCG3AGE
151 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkCentre M70z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-550 Model M70z View product	B Lenovo IdeaCentre VCG3AGE All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-350M Model VCG3AGE View product
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	48.3 cm (19")	59.9 cm (23.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1440 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Not supported	Full HD
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000:1
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-550	i3-350M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1156 (Socket H)	BGA 1288
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	73 W	35 W
Bus type	DMI	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	17
FSB Parity	No	No
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
Processor codeDiffers	SLBUD	SLBPL
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarkdale	Arrandale
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-500 Desktop Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
SteppingDiffers	K0	C2
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1066,1333 MHz	800,1066 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	21 GB/s	17.1 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual	Dual
ECC supported by processor	No	No
TcaseKnown for one	72.6 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	640 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	640 GB
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Radeon HD 5750
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 GB
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	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	2	2
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	733 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
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 rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	6	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
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 lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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 AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	48505	43529
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	470 mm	568 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	111 mm	71 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	396 mm	430 mm
Weight (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features3 differ
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	AMD
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Chassis type	All-in-One	All-in-One
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab
Display	LCD	LCD
Display included	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Number of processors installed	1	1
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Platform	PC	PC
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240V
Power supply	150 W	150 W
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
SpeakersDiffers	monitor built-in	2
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Starter	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	470 x 111 x 396 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source

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