Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Acer Veriton M421GQUAD2 vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 eUSFF (3244-A9G)

97specifications compared
43differ
54identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Veriton M421GQUAD2:Intel Pentium G
- ThinkCentre M90 eUSFF (3244-A9G):Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Veriton M421GQUAD2:620
- ThinkCentre M90 eUSFF (3244-A9G):i3-530
Processor threads
- Veriton M421GQUAD2:2
- ThinkCentre M90 eUSFF (3244-A9G):4
Processor frequency
- Veriton M421GQUAD2:2.6 GHz
- ThinkCentre M90 eUSFF (3244-A9G):2.93 GHz
Processor cache
- Veriton M421GQUAD2:3 MB
- ThinkCentre M90 eUSFF (3244-A9G):4 MB
System bus rate
- Veriton M421GQUAD2:5 GT/s
- ThinkCentre M90 eUSFF (3244-A9G):2.5 GT/s
Processor codename
- Veriton M421GQUAD2:Sandy Bridge
- ThinkCentre M90 eUSFF (3244-A9G):Clarkdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Veriton M421GQUAD2:65 W
- ThinkCentre M90 eUSFF (3244-A9G):73 W

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Comparison of Veriton M421GQUAD2, ThinkCentre M90 eUSFF (3244-A9G)
138 specifications	A Acer Veriton M421GQUAD2 View product	B Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 eUSFF (3244-A9G)View product
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Pentium G	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	620	i3-530
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium G600 Series for Desktop	Intel Core i3-500 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Clarkdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	65 W	73 W
TcaseDiffers	69.1 °C	72.6 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of processors installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	169 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	135 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	26	22
SteppingDiffers	N0	C2
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	32 GB	16 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3 1066	DDR3 1066/1333
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	17 GB/s	21 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Memory channelsDiffers	Double-channel	Dual-channel
Memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD±RW
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Floppy drive installed	No	No
Storage drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320GB Serial ATA II/ 7200
Graphics2 differ
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	850 MHz	733 MHz
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	Intel
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	AMD Radeon HD 3200	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1100 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Audio output channelsKnown for one	7.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi	No	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	8	8
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial ports quantity	1	1
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Expansion slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCI-Express
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	300 W	130 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 230 V
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
External drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x 5.25"
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ultra Small Form Factor
Internal drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x 3.5"
Chassis typeKnown for one	Tower	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Empowering Technology (eRecovery, eLock, eSetting Management), Veriton ControlCenter, Microsoft Office 2007 Ready, CyberLink PowerDVD, Acer Security Suite with Wave EMBASSY Trust Suite, Adobe Reader, NTI Media Maker	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
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 lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
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)Differs	1	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53480	46472
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor codeKnown for one	SL8AB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HDA
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	181.5 mm	275 mm
DepthDiffers	451.3 mm	238 mm
HeightDiffers	376.9 mm	79 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Optical Wheel Mouse
Featuresidentical
Manageability featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ImageUltra enabled, Remote Deployment Manager, Software Delivery Assistant, System Migration Assistant, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery
Other features1 differ
Security featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Boot sequence control, Boot without keyboard or mouse, Configuration password, Diskette Boot inhibit, Diskette I/O control, Hardfile I/O control, Parallel I/O control, Power on password, Security slot (for attachment of optional cable lock), Serial I/O
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Enterprise, Small Business	Enterprise, Professional

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