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Lenovo ThinkCentre A51p P4-3.2 (640) HT 512/80G/DVD/LAN/WXP US vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M51 P4 530 3.0GHz

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  • 25differ
  • 53identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkCentre A51p P4-3.2 (640) HT 512/80G/DVD/LAN/WXP US has 110 more processor model than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M51 P4 530 3.0GHz (640 vs 530). The Lenovo ThinkCentre A51p P4-3.2 (640) HT 512/80G/DVD/LAN/WXP US has 1 more processor threads than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M51 P4 530 3.0GHz (2 vs 1). The Lenovo ThinkCentre A51p P4-3.2 (640) HT 512/80G/DVD/LAN/WXP US has 1.47 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M51 P4 530 3.0GHz (3.2 GHz vs 1.73 GHz). Only the Lenovo ThinkCentre M51 P4 530 3.0GHz has embedded options available. Only the Lenovo ThinkCentre A51p P4-3.2 (640) HT 512/80G/DVD/LAN/WXP US has enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology.

  • Processor model
    • ThinkCentre A51p P4-3.2 (640) HT 512/80G/DVD/LAN/WXP US:640
    • ThinkCentre M51 P4 530 3.0GHz:530
  • Processor threads
    • ThinkCentre A51p P4-3.2 (640) HT 512/80G/DVD/LAN/WXP US:2
    • ThinkCentre M51 P4 530 3.0GHz:1
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkCentre A51p P4-3.2 (640) HT 512/80G/DVD/LAN/WXP US:3.2 GHz
    • ThinkCentre M51 P4 530 3.0GHz:1.73 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkCentre A51p P4-3.2 (640) HT 512/80G/DVD/LAN/WXP US:2 MB
    • ThinkCentre M51 P4 530 3.0GHz:1 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • ThinkCentre A51p P4-3.2 (640) HT 512/80G/DVD/LAN/WXP US:800 MHz
    • ThinkCentre M51 P4 530 3.0GHz:533 MHz
  • Processor lithography
    • ThinkCentre A51p P4-3.2 (640) HT 512/80G/DVD/LAN/WXP US:90 nm
    • ThinkCentre M51 P4 530 3.0GHz:65 nm
  • Processor codename
    • ThinkCentre A51p P4-3.2 (640) HT 512/80G/DVD/LAN/WXP US:Prescott
    • ThinkCentre M51 P4 530 3.0GHz:Merom
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • ThinkCentre A51p P4-3.2 (640) HT 512/80G/DVD/LAN/WXP US:84 W
    • ThinkCentre M51 P4 530 3.0GHz:27 W

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Comparison of ThinkCentre A51p P4-3.2 (640) HT 512/80G/DVD/LAN/WXP US, ThinkCentre M51 P4 530 3.0GHz
104 specifications
Processor14 differ
Processor modelDiffers640530
Processor threadsDiffers21
Processor frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB1 MB
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz533 MHz
Processor lithographyDiffers90 nm65 nm
Processor codenameDiffersPrescottMerom
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs84 W27 W
TcaseDiffers66.6 °C67.7 °C
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersLGA 775 (Socket T)Socket AM2
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers169 M291 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers135 mm²143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1614
Processor core voltage (AC)Differs1.25 - 1.388 V0.95 - 1.30 V
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one17 GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA1
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR-SDRAM
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers80 GB40 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-ROMCD-ROM
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 one850 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
DVD read speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110~220V
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersLotus Notes Stand-alone Client (license), Lotus SmartSuite Millennium (license), Lotus SmartSuite Millennium, Access program, IBM Director Agent (web deliverable), ThinkVantage Client Security Software (web-downloadable), Norton AntiVirus 2004 OEM Version, PC Doctor diagnostics, ThinkVantage RescueLotus Notes Stand-alone Client (license), Lotus SmartSuite Millennium (license), Norton AntiVirus 2004, PC Doctor diagnostics, Access Program, ThinkVantage Client Security Solution, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, IBM Director Agent (web deliverable)
Processor special features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers2748029733
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm35 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1/4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLA2G
Other features1 differ
Security featuresDiffers-Boot without keyboard or mouse -Configuration password -Boot sequence control -Serial port I/O control -Secure Data Disposal -Parallel port I/O control -Power on password -Kensington Lock Standard Enabled -Hardfile I/O control -Diskette boot inhibit -Diskette I/O control -Embedded Security Subsyste-Boot without keyboard or mouse -Configuration password -Diskette Boot inhibit -Diskette I/O control -Hard disk drive password -Hard drive I/O control -Padlock loop -Parallel port I/O control -Power on password -Security slot (for attachment of optional cable lock) -Serial port I/O control
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Professional

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