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Lenovo ThinkCentre M720s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8400 vs MSI 3 Silent S-027EU

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  • 100specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 48identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • ThinkCentre M720s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8400:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 3 Silent S-027EU:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkCentre M720s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8400:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 3 Silent S-027EU:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • ThinkCentre M720s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8400:i5-8400
    • 3 Silent S-027EU:i3-7100U
  • Processor cores
    • ThinkCentre M720s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8400:6
    • 3 Silent S-027EU:2
  • Processor threads
    • ThinkCentre M720s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8400:6
    • 3 Silent S-027EU:4
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkCentre M720s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8400:2.8 GHz
    • 3 Silent S-027EU:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkCentre M720s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8400:9 MB
    • 3 Silent S-027EU:3 MB
  • Bus type
    • ThinkCentre M720s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8400:DMI3
    • 3 Silent S-027EU:OPI

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Comparison of M720s, 3 Silent S-027EU
153 specifications
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-8400i3-7100U
Processor coresDiffers62
Processor threadsDiffers64
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers9 MB3 MB
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor codenameDiffersCoffee LakeKaby Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1151 (Socket H4)BGA 1356
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceH0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers64 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L, DDR4-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers2666 MHz1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs41.6 GB/s34.1 GB/s
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Non-ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E920x5916
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of execution unitsKnown for one23Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersPCMini PC
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® B360Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneHDD, Power onUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces10 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersSFFMini PC
FanlessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Housing materialDiffersMetalAluminium
VolumeKnown for one8.4 LUnknown — not stated by the source
Placement supportedKnown for oneHorizontal/VerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers12668795442
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2ZW
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ScalabilityKnown for one1SUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2015CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers92.5 mm159.6 mm
DepthDiffers290.5 mm110.2 mm
HeightDiffers343.5 mm69.5 mm
WeightDiffers6 kg1.27 kg
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC233VB2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneErP Lot 3, TCOUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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