Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision L197 vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x

93specifications compared
36differ
57identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x has 2 more processor threads than the Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision L197 (4 vs 2). The Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision L197 has 0.07 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x (3 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x has 2 MB more processor cache than the Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision L197 (4 MB vs 2 MB). Only the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x has Intel Dual Display Capable Technology. Only the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x has Intel FDI Technology.

Processor family
- A70 + ThinkVision L197:Intel® Pentium®
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- A70 + ThinkVision L197:E5700
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:i3-530
Processor threads
- A70 + ThinkVision L197:2
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:4
Processor frequency
- A70 + ThinkVision L197:3 GHz
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:2.93 GHz
Processor cache
- A70 + ThinkVision L197:2 MB
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:4 MB
Bus type
- A70 + ThinkVision L197:FSB
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:DMI
Processor lithography
- A70 + ThinkVision L197:45 nm
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:32 nm
Processor codename
- A70 + ThinkVision L197:Wolfdale
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:Clarkdale

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Comparison of A70 + ThinkVision L197, ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x
121 specifications	A Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision L197 View product	B Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x View product
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	E5700	i3-530
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	4 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 lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium E5000 Series for Desktop	Intel Core i3-500 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Wolfdale	Clarkdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	65 W	73 W
TcaseDiffers	74.1 °C	72.6 °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
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 775 (Socket T)	LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	228 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	82 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	15	22
SteppingDiffers	R0	C2
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3 1066/1333
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
Optical drive type	DVD-RW	DVD-RW
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	No	No
Floppy drive installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	733 MHz
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® GMA X4500	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	8
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Serial ports quantity	1	1
Power2 differ
Power requirementsDiffers	110 - 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz	115 - 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power supplyDiffers	180 W	280 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Tower	SFF
Product colour	Black	Black
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	32-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display4 differ
Display included	Yes	Yes
Display diagonalDiffers	48.3 cm (19")	58.4 cm (23")
Display resolutionDiffers	1440 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Contrast ratio (typical)	1000:1	1000:1
Display brightness	250 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	176°	170°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	176°	160°
Processor special features7 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	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)Differs	No	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)Differs	No	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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	42801	46472
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 Technology	No	No
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
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	160 mm	355 mm
DepthDiffers	355 mm	317 mm
HeightDiffers	392 mm	99 mm
WeightDiffers	10.5 kg	7.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise, Professional

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