Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Lenovo M90 Tower + ThinkVision L2321x vs Lenovo M90p + L197

121specifications compared
20differ
101identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo M90p + L197 has 0.27 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo M90 Tower + ThinkVision L2321x (3.2 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Lenovo M90p + L197 has 2 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Lenovo M90 Tower + ThinkVision L2321x (24 vs 22). The Lenovo M90p + L197 has 2 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo M90 Tower + ThinkVision L2321x (4 GB vs 2 GB). Only the Lenovo M90p + L197 has card reader integrated. Only the Lenovo M90p + L197 has Intel Trusted Execution Technology.

Processor family
- M90 Tower + ThinkVision L2321x:Intel® Core™ i3
- M90p + L197:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- M90 Tower + ThinkVision L2321x:Intel® Core™ i3
- M90p + L197:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- M90 Tower + ThinkVision L2321x:i3-530
- M90p + L197:i5-650
Processor frequency
- M90 Tower + ThinkVision L2321x:2.93 GHz
- M90p + L197:3.2 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- M90 Tower + ThinkVision L2321x:22
- M90p + L197:24
Internal memory
- M90 Tower + ThinkVision L2321x:2 GB
- M90p + L197:4 GB
Total storage capacity
- M90 Tower + ThinkVision L2321x:320 GB
- M90p + L197:500 GB
Card reader integrated
- M90 Tower + ThinkVision L2321x:No
- M90p + L197:Yes

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Comparison of M90 Tower + ThinkVision L2321x, M90p + L197
138 specifications	A Lenovo M90 Tower + ThinkVision L2321x View product	B Lenovo M90p + L197 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
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	4x DIMM	4x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Optical drive type	DVD-RW	DVD-RW
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Floppy drive installedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
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
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi	No	No
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	10	10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	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 quantity	2	2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" bays	2	2
PCI Express x1 slots	1	1
PCI Express x16 slots	1	1
PCI slots	2	2
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	280 W	320 W
Designidentical
Chassis type	Tower	Tower
Number of 5.25" bays	2	2
Product colour	Black	Black
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	32-bit	32-bit
Display4 differ
Display included	Yes	Yes
Display diagonalDiffers	58.4 cm (23")	48.3 cm (19")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Contrast ratio (typical)	1000:1	1000:1
Display brightness	250 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontal	170°	170°
Viewing angle, vertical	160°	160°
DisplayDiffers	TFT	LCD
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	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
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HDA Realtek ALC662	HD
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	175 mm	175 mm
Depth	442 mm	442 mm
Height	414 mm	414 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11 kg
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Energy Star 5.0
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment tagging	Enterprise, Professional	Enterprise, Professional

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