Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Dell Vostro 230ST vs Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision D186

83specifications compared
18differ
65identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision D186 has 1 MB more processor cache than the Dell Vostro 230ST (3 MB vs 2 MB). The Dell Vostro 230ST has 1 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision D186 (3 GB vs 2 GB). The Dell Vostro 230ST has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision D186 (8 vs 6). Only the Dell Vostro 230ST has card reader integrated. Only the Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision D186 has display included.

Processor family
- Vostro 230ST:Intel® Pentium®
- A70 + ThinkVision D186:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Vostro 230ST:E6500
- A70 + ThinkVision D186:E7500
Processor cache
- Vostro 230ST:2 MB
- A70 + ThinkVision D186:3 MB
Internal memory
- Vostro 230ST:3 GB
- A70 + ThinkVision D186:2 GB
Optical drive type
- Vostro 230ST:DVD Super Multi DL
- A70 + ThinkVision D186:DVD-RW
Card reader integrated
- Vostro 230ST:Yes
- A70 + ThinkVision D186:No
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- Vostro 230ST:8
- A70 + ThinkVision D186:6
Headphone outputs
- Vostro 230ST:2
- A70 + ThinkVision D186:1

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Comparison of Vostro 230ST, A70 + ThinkVision D186
126 specifications	A Dell Vostro 230ST View product	B Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision D186 View product
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	E6500	E7500
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequency	2.93 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium E6000 Series for Desktop	Intel Core 2 Duo E7000 Series
Processor codename	Wolfdale	Wolfdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 W	65 W
Tcase	74.1 °C	74.1 °C
Number of processors installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die Transistors	228 M	228 M
Processing Die size	82 mm²	82 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	11	11
Stepping	R0	R0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	2 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x DIMM	2x DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	250 GB	250 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD-RW
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, SDHC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Floppy drive installedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA X4500	Intel® GMA X4500
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Optical driveidentical
DVD read speedKnown for one	16x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD write speedKnown for one	16x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	No	No
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	8	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	2	1
Line-outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	115 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyDiffers	250 W	180 W
Designidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black	Black
External drive baysKnown for one	1x 5.25"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal drive baysKnown for one	2x 3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tower
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffers	No	Yes
Display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	47 cm (18.5")
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1366 x 768 pixels
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600:1
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	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	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	2
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
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
Processor ARK IDDiffers	42805	36503
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLB9Z
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	106 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	437 mm	355 mm
HeightDiffers	373 mm	392 mm
WeightDiffers	5.8 kg	10.5 kg
Weight (imperial)Known for one	5.8 kg (12.8 lbs)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio

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