Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision L197 vs Lenovo E20 + ThinkVision L2321x

80specifications compared
39differ
41identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo E20 + ThinkVision L2321x has 2 more processor cores than the Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision L197 (4 vs 2). The Lenovo E20 + ThinkVision L2321x has 6 more processor threads than the Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision L197 (8 vs 2). The Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision L197 has 0.47 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo E20 + ThinkVision L2321x (3 GHz vs 2.53 GHz). Only the Lenovo E20 + ThinkVision L2321x has ECC supported by processor. Only the Lenovo E20 + ThinkVision L2321x has Intel Demand Based Switching.

Processor family
- A70 + ThinkVision L197:Intel® Pentium®
- E20 + ThinkVision L2321x:Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor model
- A70 + ThinkVision L197:E5700
- E20 + ThinkVision L2321x:X3440
Processor cores
- A70 + ThinkVision L197:2
- E20 + ThinkVision L2321x:4
Processor threads
- A70 + ThinkVision L197:2
- E20 + ThinkVision L2321x:8
Processor frequency
- A70 + ThinkVision L197:3 GHz
- E20 + ThinkVision L2321x:2.53 GHz
Processor cache
- A70 + ThinkVision L197:2 MB
- E20 + ThinkVision L2321x:8 MB
Bus type
- A70 + ThinkVision L197:FSB
- E20 + ThinkVision L2321x:DMI
Processor codename
- A70 + ThinkVision L197:Wolfdale
- E20 + ThinkVision L2321x:Lynnfield

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Comparison of A70 + ThinkVision L197, E20 + ThinkVision L2321x
121 specifications	A Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision L197 View product	B Lenovo E20 + ThinkVision L2321x View product
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffers	E5700	X3440
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium E5000 Series for Desktop	Intel Xeon 3400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Wolfdale	Lynnfield
Processor system typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Up
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	65 W	95 W
TcaseDiffers	74.1 °C	72.7 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8, 4x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of processors installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 775 (Socket T)	LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	228 M	774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	82 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	15	19
SteppingDiffers	R0	B1
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3 800/1066/1333
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffers	No	Yes
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual-channel
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	No	No
Total storage capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	PC	Workstation
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® 3450
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial ports quantity	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power supplyDiffers	180 W	280 W
Power requirementsKnown for one	110 - 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis type	Tower	Tower
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureDiffers	32-bit	64-bit
Display1 differ
Display included	Yes	Yes
Display diagonalDiffers	48.3 cm (19")	58.4 cm (23")
ResolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Display resolutionKnown for one	1440 x 900 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	1000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	250 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	176°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	176°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	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 SwitchingDiffers	No	Yes
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 TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
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
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	42801	42928
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBLF
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	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
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Realtek ALC662
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	160 mm	175 mm
DepthDiffers	355 mm	430.8 mm
HeightDiffers	392 mm	425.2 mm
WeightDiffers	10.5 kg	11.2 kg
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® GMA X4500	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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