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Lenovo IdeaCentre 300S-11IBR Intel® Pentium® N3700 vs Lenovo M73 Tower

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 50identical
  • 69known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • IdeaCentre 300S-11IBR Intel® Pentium® N3700:Intel® Pentium®
    • M73 Tower:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • IdeaCentre 300S-11IBR Intel® Pentium® N3700:N3700
    • M73 Tower:i5-4590
  • Processor boost frequency
    • IdeaCentre 300S-11IBR Intel® Pentium® N3700:2.4 GHz
    • M73 Tower:3.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • IdeaCentre 300S-11IBR Intel® Pentium® N3700:1.6 GHz
    • M73 Tower:3.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • IdeaCentre 300S-11IBR Intel® Pentium® N3700:2 MB
    • M73 Tower:6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • IdeaCentre 300S-11IBR Intel® Pentium® N3700:L2
    • M73 Tower:L3
  • System bus rate
    • IdeaCentre 300S-11IBR Intel® Pentium® N3700:2.5 GT/s
    • M73 Tower:5 GT/s
  • Processor lithography
    • IdeaCentre 300S-11IBR Intel® Pentium® N3700:14 nm
    • M73 Tower:22 nm

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Comparison of 300S-11IBR, M73 Tower
167 specifications
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersN3700i5-4590
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2L3
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Pentium N3000 Series for MobileUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersBraswellHaswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs6 W84 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one90 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers416
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
SteppingC0C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72.72 °C
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.6 GB/s
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x DIMM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Optical drive typeDVD±RWDVD±RW
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MMC+, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB2 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one700 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffersYes11.1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of execution unitsKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x412
Performanceidentical
Product typeKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel SoCUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one5.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
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-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outYesYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Designidentical
Chassis typeMini TowerMini Tower
Placement supportedKnown for oneVerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features14 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers0.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Pro Wireless Display (Intel® Pro WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheDiffersNoYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8726180815
Processor codeDiffersSR29ESR1QJ
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2013D
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers105 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers380 mm422 mm
HeightDiffers308 mm388 mm
WeightDiffers5.9 kg9.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source280 W

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