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Lenovo ThinkCentre A70 + ThinkVision L197 vs Lenovo ThinkStation E20 + ThinkVision L197

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  • 78specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 43identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • ThinkCentre A70 + ThinkVision L197:Intel® Pentium®
    • ThinkStation E20 + ThinkVision L197:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ThinkCentre A70 + ThinkVision L197:E5500
    • ThinkStation E20 + ThinkVision L197:i5-650
  • Processor threads
    • ThinkCentre A70 + ThinkVision L197:2
    • ThinkStation E20 + ThinkVision L197:4
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkCentre A70 + ThinkVision L197:2.8 GHz
    • ThinkStation E20 + ThinkVision L197:3.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkCentre A70 + ThinkVision L197:2 MB
    • ThinkStation E20 + ThinkVision L197:4 MB
  • Bus type
    • ThinkCentre A70 + ThinkVision L197:FSB
    • ThinkStation E20 + ThinkVision L197:DMI
  • Processor lithography
    • ThinkCentre A70 + ThinkVision L197:45 nm
    • ThinkStation E20 + ThinkVision L197:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • ThinkCentre A70 + ThinkVision L197:Wolfdale
    • ThinkStation E20 + ThinkVision L197:Clarkdale

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Comparison of ThinkCentre A70 + ThinkVision L197, ThinkStation E20 + ThinkVision L197
126 specifications
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersE5500i5-650
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.46 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium E5000 Series for DesktopIntel Core i5-600 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffersWolfdaleClarkdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W73 W
TcaseDiffers74.1 °C72.6 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor socketDiffersLGA 775 (Socket T)LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers228 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers82 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1424
SteppingDiffersR0C2
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3 1066/1333
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Memory slotsKnown for one2x DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedNoNo
Total storage capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Floppy drive installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source733 MHz
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GMA X4500Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersPCWorkstation
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 3450
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity88
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power supplyDiffers180 W280 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeTowerTower
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Displayidentical
Display includedYesYes
Display diagonal48.3 cm (19")48.3 cm (19")
ResolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1440 x 900 pixels
Display resolutionKnown for one1440 x 900 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one1000:1Unknown — 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
Processor special features11 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4280043546
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Processor codeKnown for oneSLGTJUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioRealtek ALC662
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers160 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers355 mm430.8 mm
HeightDiffers392 mm425.2 mm
WeightKnown for one10.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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