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Acer Aspire M5500 vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M55p Small Desktop, BE

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 14identical
  • 71known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire M5500 has 0.54 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M55p Small Desktop, BE (2.4 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The Acer Aspire M5500 has 6 MB more processor cache than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M55p Small Desktop, BE (8 MB vs 2 MB). The Acer Aspire M5500 has 1 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M55p Small Desktop, BE (2 GB vs 1 GB). Processor family: Intel® Core™2 Quad on the Acer Aspire M5500, Intel® Core™2 Duo on the Lenovo ThinkCentre M55p Small Desktop, BE. Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600 GT on the Acer Aspire M5500, Intel® GMA 3000 on the Lenovo ThinkCentre M55p Small Desktop, BE.

  • Processor family
    • Aspire M5500:Intel® Core™2 Quad
    • ThinkCentre M55p Small Desktop, BE:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire M5500:2.4 GHz
    • ThinkCentre M55p Small Desktop, BE:1.86 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire M5500:8 MB
    • ThinkCentre M55p Small Desktop, BE:2 MB
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire M5500:2 GB
    • ThinkCentre M55p Small Desktop, BE:1 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Aspire M5500:2 x 1 GB
    • ThinkCentre M55p Small Desktop, BE:1 x 1 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire M5500:500 GB
    • ThinkCentre M55p Small Desktop, BE:80 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire M5500:NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600 GT
    • ThinkCentre M55p Small Desktop, BE:Intel® GMA 3000
  • Chassis type
    • Aspire M5500:Tower
    • ThinkCentre M55p Small Desktop, BE:SFF

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Comparison of Aspire M5500, ThinkCentre M55p Small Desktop, BE
98 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 QuadIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelKnown for oneQ6600Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.86 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus1066 MHz1066 MHz
Bus typeKnown for oneFSBUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one65 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core 2 Quad Q6000 SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneKentsfieldUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one95, 105Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for oneB3=62.2; G0=71Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 775 (Socket T)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one582 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one286 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one0.85 - 1.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneG0Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 1 GB1 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB80 GB
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-ROM
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 8600 GTIntel® GMA 3000
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.024 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Networkidentical
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity88
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantity11
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerSFF
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows XP Professional
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000/XP/Vista
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdobe Acrobat Reader Diskeeper Lite PC Doctor Google sft. ThinkVantage sft.
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one29765Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5 x 37.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition Audio 7.1ADI 1983 HD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers180 mm310 mm
DepthDiffers420 mm87.5 mm
HeightDiffers360 mm358 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.5 kg
Expansion slotsidentical
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x PCI Express 1X 1x PCI
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source225 W
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Professional

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