Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Lenovo M90 + L2230x vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x

105specifications compared
19differ
86identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x has 0.27 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo M90 + L2230x (3.2 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x has 2 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Lenovo M90 + L2230x (24 vs 22). The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x has 2 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo M90 + L2230x (4 GB vs 2 GB). Only the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x has Intel Trusted Execution Technology. Only the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x has Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d).

Processor family
- M90 + L2230x:Intel® Core™ i3
- ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- M90 + L2230x:Intel® Core™ i3
- ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- M90 + L2230x:i3-530
- ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x:i5-650
Processor frequency
- M90 + L2230x:2.93 GHz
- ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x:3.2 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- M90 + L2230x:22
- ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x:24
Internal memory
- M90 + L2230x:2 GB
- ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x:4 GB
Total storage capacity
- M90 + L2230x:320 GB
- ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x:500 GB
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- M90 + L2230x:8
- ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x:10

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Comparison of M90 + L2230x, ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x
136 specifications	A Lenovo M90 + L2230x View product	B Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x View product
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-530	i5-650
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.46 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-500 Desktop Series	Intel Core i5-600 Desktop Series
Processor codename	Clarkdale	Clarkdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	73 W	73 W
Tcase	72.6 °C	72.6 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socket	LGA 1156 (Socket H)	LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	24
Stepping	C2	C2
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	16 GB	16 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3 1066/1333	DDR3 1066/1333
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	21 GB/s	21 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
PlatformKnown for one	PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	4x DIMM	4x DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 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
RAID levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0, 1
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel HD	Intel HD
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	2	2
On-board graphics card base frequency	733 MHz	733 MHz
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Audio output channelsKnown for one	5.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	No	No
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	8	10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
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
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	280 W	320 W
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	100-240V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tower
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Product colour	Black	Black
External drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x 3.5", 2x 5.25"
Internal drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x 3.5"
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Displayidentical
Display included	Yes	Yes
Display diagonal	54.6 cm (21.5")	54.6 cm (21.5")
Display	LCD	LCD
Display resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	1000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	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 Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	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)	36 bit	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	46472	43546
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	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	HD	HD
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	275 mm	175 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	442 mm
HeightDiffers	79 mm	414 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Certificates1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source

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