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Lenovo M90 + ThinkVision L197w vs Lenovo S20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580

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  • 91specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 49identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • M90 + ThinkVision L197w:Intel® Core™ i3
    • S20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580:Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
  • Processor model
    • M90 + ThinkVision L197w:i3-550
    • S20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580:W3550
  • Processor cores
    • M90 + ThinkVision L197w:2
    • S20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580:4
  • Processor threads
    • M90 + ThinkVision L197w:4
    • S20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580:8
  • Processor frequency
    • M90 + ThinkVision L197w:3.2 GHz
    • S20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580:3.06 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • M90 + ThinkVision L197w:4 MB
    • S20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580:8 MB
  • Bus type
    • M90 + ThinkVision L197w:DMI
    • S20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580:QPI
  • System bus rate
    • M90 + ThinkVision L197w:2.5 GT/s
    • S20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580:4.8 GT/s

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Comparison of M90 + ThinkVision L197w, S20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580
150 specifications
Processor22 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi3-550W3550
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.06 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMIQPI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s4.8 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-500 Desktop SeriesIntel Xeon 3500 Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarkdaleBloomfield
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs73 W130 W
TcaseDiffers72.6 °C67.9 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1156 (Socket H)Socket B (LGA 1366)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M731 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²263 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2423
PlatformKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersK0D0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers16 GB24 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1066,1333 MHz800,1066 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs21 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffersNoYes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.33 GHz
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.225 V
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB24 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM6x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelTriple-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 x 2 GB
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD-RWDVD-RW
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 10, 1, 5
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one733 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersPCWorkstation
Audio output channelsKnown for one5.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® X58 Express
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity1010
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantity11
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers280 W625 W
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Designidentical
Chassis typeTowerTower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffersYesNo
Display diagonalKnown for one48.3 cm (19")Unknown — not stated by the source
Display resolutionKnown for one1440 x 900 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one1000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one250 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one176°Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one176°Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneLCD TFTUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4850539720
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBUDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm42.5 x 45.0 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.2SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHigh Definition Audio
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width175 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers414 mm483 mm
HeightDiffers442 mm478 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.5 kg
Other featuresidentical
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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