Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Lenovo IdeaCentre 300-20 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400 vs MSI Cubi -224FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U

118specifications compared
55differ
63identical
57known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- IdeaCentre 300-20 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:Intel® Core™ i5
- Cubi -224FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- IdeaCentre 300-20 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Cubi -224FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- IdeaCentre 300-20 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:i5-6400
- Cubi -224FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:i3-5005U
Processor cores
- IdeaCentre 300-20 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:4
- Cubi -224FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:2
Processor frequency
- IdeaCentre 300-20 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:2.7 GHz
- Cubi -224FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:2 GHz
Processor cache
- IdeaCentre 300-20 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:6 MB
- Cubi -224FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:3 MB
Bus type
- IdeaCentre 300-20 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:DMI3
- Cubi -224FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:DMI2
System bus rate
- IdeaCentre 300-20 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:8 GT/s
- Cubi -224FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:5 GT/s

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Comparison of 300-20, Cubi-224FR
175 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaCentre 300-20 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400 Model 300-20 View product	B MSI Cubi -224FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Model Cubi-224FR View product
Processor21 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5	5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-6400	i3-5005U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI3	DMI2
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-6400 Desktop series	Intel Core i3-5000 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Broadwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	65 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 GHz
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	2x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)	BGA 1168
SteppingDiffers	R0	F0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	64 GB	16 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	2133,1333,1600,1866 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	34.1 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one	71 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one	1.35 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	2x DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	2133 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	2 TB	128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	No
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	mSATA
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	2 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 730	Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 530	Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	64 GB	16 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	950 MHz	850 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	11.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1912	0x1616
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	PC	Mini PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® H110	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive1 differ
Optical drives quantityDiffers	1	0
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	180 W	65 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Mini Tower	Mini PC
VolumeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.45 L
Liquid cooling system	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Placement supportedKnown for one	Vertical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7 Professional
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features6 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	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-d, VT-x
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88185	84695
Processor codeDiffers	SR2BY	SR27G
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	40 x 24x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ScalabilityKnown for one	1S	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	PCG 2015C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek ALC283
Audio chipKnown for one	Realtek ALC662	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	160 mm	115.2 mm
DepthDiffers	410 mm	112.2 mm
HeightDiffers	355 mm	32.6 mm
WeightDiffers	7.1 kg	390 g
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard includedDiffers	Yes	No
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EMC: CE/FCC/C‐TICK/VCCI/BSMI Safety: UL(CUL), CB(CE LVD), GOST, KCC, BSMI
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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