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ASUS CG CG8270-UK0010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3550 vs Lenovo Edge 72+LS2421p

109specifications compared
26differ
83identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS CG CG8270-UK0010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3550 has 0.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Lenovo Edge 72+LS2421p (3.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The ASUS CG CG8270-UK0010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3550 has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo Edge 72+LS2421p (3.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The ASUS CG CG8270-UK0010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3550 has 1 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Lenovo Edge 72+LS2421p (33 vs 32). Processor model: i5-3550 on the ASUS CG CG8270-UK0010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3550, i5-3470 on the Lenovo Edge 72+LS2421p. Processor series: Intel Core i5-3500 Desktop series on the ASUS CG CG8270-UK0010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3550, Intel Core i5-3400 Desktop series on the Lenovo Edge 72+LS2421p.

Processor model
- CG CG8270-UK0010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3550:i5-3550
- Edge 72+LS2421p:i5-3470
Processor boost frequency
- CG CG8270-UK0010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3550:3.7 GHz
- Edge 72+LS2421p:3.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- CG CG8270-UK0010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3550:3.3 GHz
- Edge 72+LS2421p:3.2 GHz
PCI Express configurations
- CG CG8270-UK0010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3550:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
- Edge 72+LS2421p:1x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- CG CG8270-UK0010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3550:33
- Edge 72+LS2421p:32
Memory types supported by processor
- CG CG8270-UK0010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3550:DDR3-SDRAM
- Edge 72+LS2421p:DDR3 1333/1600
Internal memory
- CG CG8270-UK0010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3550:8 GB
- Edge 72+LS2421p:4 GB
Maximum internal memory
- CG CG8270-UK0010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3550:32 GB
- Edge 72+LS2421p:16 GB

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Comparison of CG8270-UK0010, Edge 72+LS2421p
152 specifications	A ASUS CG CG8270-UK0010 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3550 Model CG8270-UK0010 View product	B Lenovo Edge 72+LS2421p View product
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3550	i5-3470
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.7 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-3500 Desktop series	Intel Core i5-3400 Desktop series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	77 W	77 W
Tcase	67.4 °C	67.4 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socket	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	33	32
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3 1333/1600
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	1333,1600 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	E1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	4x DIMM	2x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.06 TB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD±RW
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	64 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	CF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, MicroSD (TransFlash), MiniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), RS-MMC, SD, SDHC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
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 2500	Intel® HD Graphics 2500
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1150 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x152	0x152
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560 Ti	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product type	PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM77 Express	Intel® H61
Audio output channelsKnown for one	7.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	1	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	6	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	Yes	Yes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Desktop	Tower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Product colour	Black	Black
Cooling typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	59.9 cm (23.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000:1
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	170°
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160°
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
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	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
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® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65516	68316
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specification	PCG 2011D	PCG 2011D
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HDA	HD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	200 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	534 mm	399 mm
HeightDiffers	461 mm	397 mm
WeightDiffers	10.8 kg	7.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	No	No
Keyboard included	No	No
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	333 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	600 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	552 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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