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

MSI AE2280-B All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-540 vs MSI AE2420-B3D All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-650

130specifications compared
27differ
103identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- AE2280-B All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-540:54.6 cm (21.5")
- AE2420-B3D All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-650:59.9 cm (23.6")
Full HD
- AE2280-B All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-540:Yes
- AE2420-B3D All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-650:No
Processor family
- AE2280-B All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-540:Intel® Core™ i3
- AE2420-B3D All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-650:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- AE2280-B All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-540:Intel® Core™ i3
- AE2420-B3D All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-650:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- AE2280-B All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-540:i3-540
- AE2420-B3D All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-650:i5-650
Processor frequency
- AE2280-B All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-540:3.06 GHz
- AE2420-B3D All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-650:3.2 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- AE2280-B All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-540:23
- AE2420-B3D All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-650:24
Total storage capacity
- AE2280-B All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-540:640 GB
- AE2420-B3D All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-650:1 TB

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Comparison of AE2280-B, AE2420-B3D
141 specifications	A MSI AE2280-B All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-540 Model AE2280-B View product	B MSI AE2420-B3D All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-650 Model AE2420-B3D View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	54.6 cm (21.5")	59.9 cm (23.6")
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Display resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-540	i5-650
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.46 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.06 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
L3 cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor socket	LGA 1156 (Socket H)	LGA 1156 (Socket H)
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
64-bit computing	Yes	Yes
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	73 W	73 W
Bus type	DMI	DMI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	23	24
FSB Parity	No	No
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
Processor codename	Clarkdale	Clarkdale
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-500 Desktop Series	Intel Core i5-600 Desktop Series
Stepping	C2	C2
Tcase	72.6 °C	72.6 °C
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	16 GB	16 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3 1066/1333	DDR3 1066/1333
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	21 GB/s	21 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual	Dual
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	1066,1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Memory slots typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD size	3.5"	3.5"
HDD interface	SATA II	SATA II
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD Radeon HD 5730
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 frequency	733 MHz	733 MHz
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of speakers	2	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	20 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Total megapixels	1.3 MP	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 quantityDiffers	6	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 quantity	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Mini PCI Express slots	2	2
eSATA ports quantity	1	1
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features7 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	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 Technology	No	No
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 Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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)Differs	No	Yes
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)	No	No
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	46473	43546
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	180 W	180 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
Width (with stand)Differs	555 mm	617 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs	75 mm	72 mm
Height (with stand)Differs	404 mm	462 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs	9.83 kg	14 kg
Package weightDiffers	12.9 kg	17 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	No	No
Keyboard included	No	No
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Graphics card family	ATI	ATI
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	7.1 channels
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Chassis type	All-in-One	All-in-One
Display	LCD	LCD
Display included	Yes	Yes
Maximum number of SMP processors	1	1
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Number of processors installed	1	1
Platform	PC	PC
Storage drive interface	Serial ATA II	Serial ATA II

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