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Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300 vs Lenovo M92 Tiny

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 31identical
  • 110known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300 has 0.5 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo M92 Tiny (3.4 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Lenovo M92 Tiny has 2 MB more processor cache than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300 (3 MB vs 1 MB). The Lenovo M92 Tiny has 1 more PCI Express slots version than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300 (3.0 vs 2.0). Only the Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300 has mouse included. Only the Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300 has keyboard included.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:AMD
    • M92 Tiny:Intel
  • Processor family
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:AMD A4
    • M92 Tiny:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:A4-5300
    • M92 Tiny:i5-3470T
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:3.4 GHz
    • M92 Tiny:2.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:1 MB
    • M92 Tiny:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:L2
    • M92 Tiny:Smart Cache
  • PCI Express slots version
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:2.0
    • M92 Tiny:3.0
  • Processor socket
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:Socket FM2
    • M92 Tiny:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)

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Comparison of M78, M92 Tiny
169 specifications
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A4Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersA4-5300i5-3470T
Processor cores22
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequency3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-3400 Desktop series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIvy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 °C
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM2LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3 1333/1600
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Card reader integratedNoNo
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7480DIntel® HD Graphics 2500
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x152
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A75Intel® Q77 Express
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive1 differ
Optical drives quantityDiffers10
BD interface typeKnown for oneSATAUnknown — 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)
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers41
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
DisplayPorts quantity11
HDMI ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
COM ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers280 W65 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerUSFF
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Product colourBlackBlack
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureDiffers32-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65703
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2011B
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers175 mm179 mm
DepthDiffers442 mm182 mm
HeightDiffers414 mm34.5 mm
WeightKnown for one12.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffersYesNo
Keyboard includedDiffersYesNo
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingEnterprise, ProfessionalEnterprise, Professional
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one104Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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