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HP 3500 MT vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M72e Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3470

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 58identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 3500 MT:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ThinkCentre M72e Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3470:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • 3500 MT:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • ThinkCentre M72e Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3470:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 3500 MT:i3-2120
    • ThinkCentre M72e Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3470:i5-3470
  • Processor cores
    • 3500 MT:2
    • ThinkCentre M72e Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3470:4
  • Processor frequency
    • 3500 MT:3.3 GHz
    • ThinkCentre M72e Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3470:3.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 3500 MT:3 MB
    • ThinkCentre M72e Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3470:6 MB
  • Processor lithography
    • 3500 MT:32 nm
    • ThinkCentre M72e Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3470:22 nm
  • Processor codename
    • 3500 MT:Sandy Bridge
    • ThinkCentre M72e Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3470:Ivy Bridge

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Comparison of 3500 MT, M72e
148 specifications
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i33rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-2120i5-3470
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2100 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i5-3400 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W77 W
TcaseDiffers69.1 °C67.4 °C
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs3332
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3 1066/1333DDR3 1333/1600
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs21 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x DIMM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 2000Intel® HD Graphics 2500
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Differs23
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers850 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1020x152
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H61 ExpressIntel® H61
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity66
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portYesYes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers02
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DC-in jackKnown 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 source1
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers300 W320 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMicro TowerMini Tower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features13 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5342668316
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2011D
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SpeakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers165 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers389 mm422 mm
HeightDiffers368 mm388 mm
WeightDiffers6.93 kg9.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Professional
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

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