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Dell XPS 8500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450 vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 16identical
  • 133known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • XPS 8500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:Intel
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:AMD
  • Processor family
    • XPS 8500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:AMD A4
  • Processor model
    • XPS 8500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:i5-3450
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:A4-5300
  • Processor cores
    • XPS 8500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:4
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • XPS 8500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:3.5 GHz
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • XPS 8500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:3.1 GHz
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:3.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • XPS 8500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:6 MB
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:1 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • XPS 8500 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:Smart Cache
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:L2

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172 specifications
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5AMD A4
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-3450A4-5300
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-3400 Desktop seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneIvy BridgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one77 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one67.4 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1155 (Socket H2)Socket FM2
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one31Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneE1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one1333,1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one25.6 GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
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
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB250 GB
Optical drive typeDVD±RWDVD±RW
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB250 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedNoNo
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7570Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsAMD Radeon HD 7000
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 2500AMD Radeon HD 7480D
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x152Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersAMD, IntelAMD
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD A75
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 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
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
COM ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersDesktopTower
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — 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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — 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 oneYesUnknown — 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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — 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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one65511Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5 x 37.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2011DUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0Unknown — 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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers12.9 kg12.5 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source175 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source442 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source414 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Keyboard includedYesYes
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BD interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 W
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SpeakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source104
Windows keysKnown 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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