Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Dell Vostro 230 MT vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p Tower (3282-A9G), Nordics

92specifications compared
42differ
50identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p Tower (3282-A9G), Nordics has 2 more processor threads than the Dell Vostro 230 MT (4 vs 2). The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p Tower (3282-A9G), Nordics has 0.27 GHz more processor frequency than the Dell Vostro 230 MT (3.2 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p Tower (3282-A9G), Nordics has 1 MB more processor cache than the Dell Vostro 230 MT (4 MB vs 3 MB). Only the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p Tower (3282-A9G), Nordics has DVI port. Only the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p Tower (3282-A9G), Nordics has Intel Dual Display Capable Technology.

Processor family
- Vostro 230 MT:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- ThinkCentre M90p Tower (3282-A9G), Nordics:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Vostro 230 MT:E7500
- ThinkCentre M90p Tower (3282-A9G), Nordics:i5-650
Processor threads
- Vostro 230 MT:2
- ThinkCentre M90p Tower (3282-A9G), Nordics:4
Processor frequency
- Vostro 230 MT:2.93 GHz
- ThinkCentre M90p Tower (3282-A9G), Nordics:3.2 GHz
Processor cache
- Vostro 230 MT:3 MB
- ThinkCentre M90p Tower (3282-A9G), Nordics:4 MB
Processor cache type
- Vostro 230 MT:L2
- ThinkCentre M90p Tower (3282-A9G), Nordics:Smart Cache
Bus type
- Vostro 230 MT:FSB
- ThinkCentre M90p Tower (3282-A9G), Nordics:DMI
Processor lithography
- Vostro 230 MT:45 nm
- ThinkCentre M90p Tower (3282-A9G), Nordics:32 nm

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Comparison of Vostro 230 MT, ThinkCentre M90p Tower (3282-A9G), Nordics
135 specifications	A Dell Vostro 230 MT View product	B Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p Tower (3282-A9G), Nordics View product
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	E7500	i5-650
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.46 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo E7000 Series	Intel Core i5-600 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Wolfdale	Clarkdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	65 W	73 W
TcaseDiffers	74.1 °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 versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 775 (Socket T)	LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	228 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	82 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	11	24
SteppingDiffers	R0	C2
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3 1066/1333
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlatformKnown for one	PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual-channel
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Floppy drive installed	No	No
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	733 MHz
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel X4500	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	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 & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	8	8
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	2	1
Line-out	Yes	Yes
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Serial ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 slots	1	1
PCI slotsDiffers	2	1
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	300 W	280 W
Power managementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ACPI
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	115-230V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Mini Tower	Tower
Product colour	Black	Black
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
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features12 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	2	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
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	36503	43546
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
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	SLB9Z	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDA
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	No	No
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integrated	No	No
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise, Professional
Drive baysKnown for one	3x 3.5", 2x 5.25"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	170 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	427 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	370 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	6.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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