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

MSI AE2260-031NL All-in-One PC/workstation vs MSI AE2280-036NL All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-540

58specifications compared
5differ
53identical
72known for one product only

Key differences

Processor frequency
- AE2260-031NL All-in-One PC/workstation:3 GHz
- AE2280-036NL All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-540:3.06 GHz
Processor cache
- AE2260-031NL All-in-One PC/workstation:3 MB
- AE2280-036NL All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-540:4 MB
Processor cache type
- AE2260-031NL All-in-One PC/workstation:L2
- AE2280-036NL All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-540:Smart Cache
Product colour
- AE2260-031NL All-in-One PC/workstation:White
- AE2280-036NL All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-540:Black
Motherboard chipset
- AE2260-031NL All-in-One PC/workstation:Intel® G41 Express
- AE2280-036NL All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-540:Intel® H55 Express

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Comparison of AE2260-031NL, AE2280-036NL
130 specifications	A MSI AE2260-031NL All-in-One PC/workstation Model AE2260-031NL View product	B MSI AE2280-036NL All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-540 Model AE2280-036NL View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	54.6 cm (21.5")	54.6 cm (21.5")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Processor familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	i3-540
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	3.06 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LGA 1156 (Socket H)
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	73 W
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clarkdale
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i3-500 Desktop Series
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C2
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72.6 °C
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3 1066/1333
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory slots	2	2
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	640 GB	640 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA II	SATA II
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), miniSD, MMC, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card model	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5430	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5430
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	733 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfacesidentical
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 quantity	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	1	1
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® G41 Express	Intel® H55 Express
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	46473
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width (with stand)	555.1 mm	555.1 mm
Depth (with stand)	75.4 mm	75.4 mm
Height (with stand)	403.9 mm	403.9 mm
Weight (with stand)Known for one	9.85 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Graphics card family	AMD	AMD
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Chassis type	All-in-One	All-in-One
Display	Full HD	Full HD
Display included	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Number of processors installed	1	1
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Power supply	180 W	180 W
Speakers	2 x 5W	2 x 5W
Expansion slots	Mini PCI-E x2	Mini PCI-E x2

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