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

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  • 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
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Pentium GIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers620i3-530
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium G600 Series for DesktopIntel Core i3-500 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeClarkdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W73 W
TcaseDiffers69.1 °C72.6 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers169 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers135 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2622
SteppingDiffersN0C2
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers32 GB16 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3 1066DDR3 1066/1333
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs17 GB/s21 GB/s
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory channelsDiffersDouble-channelDual-channel
Memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD±RW
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320GB Serial ATA II/ 7200
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers850 MHz733 MHz
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 3200Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portDiffersYesNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI-Express
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers300 W130 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 230 V
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Designidentical
External drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x 5.25"
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra Small Form Factor
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x 3.5"
Chassis typeKnown for oneTowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer 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 MakerUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs1Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers5348046472
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSL8ABUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHDA
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers181.5 mm275 mm
DepthDiffers451.3 mm238 mm
HeightDiffers376.9 mm79 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2 kg
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Optical Wheel Mouse
Featuresidentical
Manageability featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceImageUltra enabled, Remote Deployment Manager, Software Delivery Assistant, System Migration Assistant, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery
Other features1 differ
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBoot 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
Intel segment taggingDiffersEnterprise, Small BusinessEnterprise, Professional

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