Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP Compaq 8100 Elite CMT vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x

102specifications compared
17differ
85identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Compaq 8100 Elite CMT has 0.27 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x (3.2 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The HP Compaq 8100 Elite CMT has 2 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x (24 vs 22). The HP Compaq 8100 Elite CMT has 2 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x (4 GB vs 2 GB). Only the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x has display included. Processor model: i3-550 on the HP Compaq 8100 Elite CMT, i3-530 on the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x.

Processor model
- Compaq 8100 Elite CMT:i3-550
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:i3-530
Processor frequency
- Compaq 8100 Elite CMT:3.2 GHz
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:2.93 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Compaq 8100 Elite CMT:24
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:22
Stepping
- Compaq 8100 Elite CMT:K0
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:C2
Memory types supported by processor
- Compaq 8100 Elite CMT:DDR3-SDRAM
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:DDR3 1066/1333
Internal memory
- Compaq 8100 Elite CMT:4 GB
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:2 GB
Maximum internal memory
- Compaq 8100 Elite CMT:16 GB
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:8 GB
Optical drive type
- Compaq 8100 Elite CMT:DVD Super Multi
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:DVD-RW

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Comparison of Compaq 8100 Elite CMT, ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x
132 specifications	A HP Compaq 8100 Elite CMT View product	B Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x View product
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-550	i3-530
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i3-500 Desktop Series	Intel Core i3-500 Desktop Series
Processor codename	Clarkdale	Clarkdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	73 W	73 W
Tcase	72.6 °C	72.6 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of processors installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socket	LGA 1156 (Socket H)	LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	22
SteppingDiffers	K0	C2
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	16 GB	16 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3 1066/1333
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	1066,1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	21 GB/s	21 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD-RW
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Floppy drive installed	No	No
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	2	2
On-board graphics card base frequency	733 MHz	733 MHz
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.1 channels
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	No	No
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	10	8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	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 quantity	2	2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantity	1	1
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	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Mini Tower	SFF
Product colour	Black	Black
External drive baysKnown for one	3 x 13.3cm (5.25")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal drive baysKnown for one	3 x 8.9cm (3.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffers	No	Yes
Display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	58.4 cm (23")
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000:1
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	170°
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160°
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	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 Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	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)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	48505	46472
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBUD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	177.8 mm	355 mm
DepthDiffers	478.8 mm	317 mm
HeightDiffers	444.5 mm	99 mm
WeightDiffers	11.2 kg	7.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	No	No
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise, Professional
Poweridentical
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115 - 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	280 W
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio

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