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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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150 specifications
Processor22 differ
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
Bus typeDiffersDMIQPI
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s4.8 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
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
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 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
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
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 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
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
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
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHigh Definition Audio
Weight & dimensions2 differ
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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