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Lenovo ThinkCentre M55 vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M55e Tower (9637M1G), BE

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  • 79specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 64identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • ThinkCentre M55:E6300
    • ThinkCentre M55e Tower (9637M1G), BE:E6400
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkCentre M55:1.86 GHz
    • ThinkCentre M55e Tower (9637M1G), BE:2.13 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • ThinkCentre M55:7
    • ThinkCentre M55e Tower (9637M1G), BE:8
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ThinkCentre M55:8 GB
    • ThinkCentre M55e Tower (9637M1G), BE:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • ThinkCentre M55:80 GB
    • ThinkCentre M55e Tower (9637M1G), BE:160 GB
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • ThinkCentre M55:10
    • ThinkCentre M55e Tower (9637M1G), BE:6
  • Power supply
    • ThinkCentre M55:310 W
    • ThinkCentre M55e Tower (9637M1G), BE:280 W
  • Embedded options available
    • ThinkCentre M55:No
    • ThinkCentre M55e Tower (9637M1G), BE:Yes

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Comparison of ThinkCentre M55, ThinkCentre M55e Tower (9637M1G), BE
96 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersE6300E6400
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers1.86 GHz2.13 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus1066 MHz1066 MHz
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithography65 nm65 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo E6000 Series
Processor codenameConroeConroe
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W65 W
Tcase61.4 °C61.4 °C
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die Transistors167 M167 M
Processing Die size111 mm²111 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs78
ECC supported by processorNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneR0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory1 GB1 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers80 GB160 GB
Optical drive typeDVD-ROMDVD-ROM
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card modelIntel® GMA 3000Intel® GMA 3000
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers106
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Parallel ports quantity11
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x PCI Express 16X 1x PCI Express 1X
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers310 W280 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeTowerTower
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAdobe Acrobat Reader, Diskeeper Lite, Google Desktop, Google Toolbar, Lotus Notes Stand-alone Client (license), Lotus SmartSuite Millennium edition (license), PC Doctor diagnostics, Picasa, Sun JRE, Symantec Client Security (OEM), ThinkVantage Client Security Software, ThinkVantage Productivity CentUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features2 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
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
Processor ARK IDDiffers2724827249
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLGW2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersADI 1983 HDADI 1986 A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers178 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers450 mm440 mm
HeightDiffers432 mm402 mm
WeightDiffers12.5 kg10.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingEnterprise, ProfessionalEnterprise, Professional
Optical driveidentical
DVD read speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source

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