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ASUS Essentio CM1831 vs Lenovo M81 SFF + ThinkVision LS2251

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 16identical
  • 92known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Essentio CM1831:AMD
    • M81 SFF + ThinkVision LS2251:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Essentio CM1831:AMD FX™
    • M81 SFF + ThinkVision LS2251:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Essentio CM1831:FX 8100
    • M81 SFF + ThinkVision LS2251:i3-2100
  • Processor cores
    • Essentio CM1831:8
    • M81 SFF + ThinkVision LS2251:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Essentio CM1831:2.8 GHz
    • M81 SFF + ThinkVision LS2251:3.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Essentio CM1831:8 MB
    • M81 SFF + ThinkVision LS2251:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Essentio CM1831:L3
    • M81 SFF + ThinkVision LS2251:Smart Cache
  • Internal memory
    • Essentio CM1831:8 GB
    • M81 SFF + ThinkVision LS2251:2 GB

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Comparison of Essentio CM1831, M81 SFF + ThinkVision LS2251
136 specifications
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD FX™Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersFX 8100i3-2100
Processor coresDiffers82
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35, 65
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69.1 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQ0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB2 GB
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x DIMM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB320 GB
Optical drive typeDVD-RWDVD-RW
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB320 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 530Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x102
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Q65 Express
Networkidentical
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking topologyKnown for one10,100,1000Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity88
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portDiffersYesNo
Serial ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers300 W240 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerSFF
Product colourBlackBlack
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for onePC-cillin 2010Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneOffice 2010 Starter, Nero 9 Essentials, Microsoft Pack, Adobe ReaderUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffersNoYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55.9 cm (22")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:10
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000:1
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170°
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160°
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53422
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDA 7.1High Definition Audio
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers173 mm337 mm
DepthDiffers410 mm369 mm
HeightDiffers420 mm99.7 mm
WeightDiffers10.5 kg7.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Professional
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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