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Lenovo IdeaCentre H420 Intel® Pentium® G620 vs Lenovo M81 SFF

91specifications compared
31differ
60identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo M81 SFF has 2 more processor threads than the Lenovo IdeaCentre H420 Intel® Pentium® G620 (4 vs 2). The Lenovo M81 SFF has 0.5 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo IdeaCentre H420 Intel® Pentium® G620 (3.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Lenovo M81 SFF has 5 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Lenovo IdeaCentre H420 Intel® Pentium® G620 (31 vs 26). Only the Lenovo IdeaCentre H420 Intel® Pentium® G620 has card reader integrated. Only the Lenovo IdeaCentre H420 Intel® Pentium® G620 has Wi-Fi.

Processor family
- IdeaCentre H420 Intel® Pentium® G620:Intel® Pentium®
- M81 SFF:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- IdeaCentre H420 Intel® Pentium® G620:G620
- M81 SFF:i3-2100
Processor threads
- IdeaCentre H420 Intel® Pentium® G620:2
- M81 SFF:4
Processor frequency
- IdeaCentre H420 Intel® Pentium® G620:2.6 GHz
- M81 SFF:3.1 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- IdeaCentre H420 Intel® Pentium® G620:65 W
- M81 SFF:35, 65
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- IdeaCentre H420 Intel® Pentium® G620:26
- M81 SFF:31
Memory clock speeds supported by processor
- IdeaCentre H420 Intel® Pentium® G620:1066 MHz
- M81 SFF:1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
- IdeaCentre H420 Intel® Pentium® G620:17 GB/s
- M81 SFF:21 GB/s

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Comparison of H420, M81 SFF
130 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaCentre H420 Intel® Pentium® G620 Model H420 View product	B Lenovo M81 SFF View product
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	G620	i3-2100
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium G600 Series for Desktop	Intel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	65 W	35, 65
Tcase	69.1 °C	69.1 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socket	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	26	31
Stepping	Q0	Q0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1066 MHz	1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	17 GB/s	21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
PlatformKnown for one	PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x DIMM	4x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Optical drive type	DVD-RW	DVD-RW
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	2	2
On-board graphics card base frequency	850 MHz	850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x102
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Q65 Express
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Fast Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Desktop	SFF
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Basic	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffers	Yes	No
Display diagonalKnown for one	47 cm (18.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53480	53422
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor codeKnown for one	SR05R	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	High Definition Audio
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	175 mm	337 mm
DepthDiffers	430 mm	369 mm
HeightDiffers	368 mm	99 mm
WeightDiffers	8 kg	7.5 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	175 x 430 x 368 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise, Professional
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source

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