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Lenovo M920 + ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One (TIO) 24 Gen3 vs MSI MI3 8RC-016RU

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  • 118specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 82identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI MI3 8RC-016RU has 0.5 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Lenovo M920 + ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One (TIO) 24 Gen3 (4 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The MSI MI3 8RC-016RU has 0.7 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo M920 + ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One (TIO) 24 Gen3 (2.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The MSI MI3 8RC-016RU has 30 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the Lenovo M920 + ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One (TIO) 24 Gen3 (65 W vs 35 W). Only the MSI MI3 8RC-016RU has discrete graphics card. Only the Lenovo M920 + ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One (TIO) 24 Gen3 has display included.

  • Processor model
    • M920 + ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One (TIO) 24 Gen3:i5-8500T
    • MI3 8RC-016RU:i5-8400
  • Processor boost frequency
    • M920 + ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One (TIO) 24 Gen3:3.5 GHz
    • MI3 8RC-016RU:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • M920 + ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One (TIO) 24 Gen3:2.1 GHz
    • MI3 8RC-016RU:2.8 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • M920 + ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One (TIO) 24 Gen3:35 W
    • MI3 8RC-016RU:65 W
  • Total storage capacity
    • M920 + ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One (TIO) 24 Gen3:256 GB
    • MI3 8RC-016RU:1.12 TB
  • Optical drive type
    • M920 + ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One (TIO) 24 Gen3:No
    • MI3 8RC-016RU:DVD Super Multi
  • Storage media
    • M920 + ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One (TIO) 24 Gen3:SSD
    • MI3 8RC-016RU:HDD+SSD
  • Number of storage drives installed
    • M920 + ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One (TIO) 24 Gen3:1
    • MI3 8RC-016RU:2

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171 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-8500Ti5-8400
Processor cores66
Processor threads66
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cache9 MB9 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDMI3DMI3
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameCoffee LakeCoffee Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W65 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one1.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingKnown for oneU0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processor64 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)41.6 GB/s41.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2666 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one2666 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Non-ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.12 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of storage drives installedDiffers12
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Card reader integratedNoNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memory64 GB64 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card ID0x3E920x3E92
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.54.5
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffersMini PCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel Q370Intel H310 Express
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9560Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna type2x22x2
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.05.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers05
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini PCDesktop
VolumeDiffers1 L10 L
Placement supportedDiffersHorizontal/VerticalVertical
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffersYesNo
Display diagonalKnown for one60.5 cm (23.8")Unknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one1000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one250 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one178°Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one178°Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers129941126687
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3XDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability1S1S
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationDiffersPCG 2015APCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC233VB2Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers179 mm128 mm
DepthDiffers182.9 mm342 mm
HeightDiffers34.5 mm268 mm
WeightDiffers1.32 kg6.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VESA mount includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneMIL-STD-810GUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.4 kg

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