Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + L197w vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x

110specifications compared
24differ
86identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x has 0.27 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + L197w (3.2 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x has 2 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + L197w (24 vs 22). The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x has 2 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + L197w (4 GB vs 2 GB). Only the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + L197w has DVI port. Only the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x has Intel Trusted Execution Technology.

Processor family
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:Intel® Core™ i3
- ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:Intel® Core™ i3
- ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:i3-530
- ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x:i5-650
Processor frequency
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:2.93 GHz
- ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x:3.2 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:22
- ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x:24
Internal memory
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:2 GB
- ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x:4 GB
Memory slots
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:2x SO-DIMM
- ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x:4x DIMM
DVI port
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:Yes
- ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x:No

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Comparison of ThinkCentre M90 + L197w, ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x
140 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + L197w View product	B Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 +L2230x View product
Processor6 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-530	i5-650
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-500 Desktop Series	Intel Core i5-600 Desktop Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	24
PlatformKnown for one	PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.46 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x DIMM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD-RW
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
RAID levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0, 1
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HD
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000BASE-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI slotsDiffers	1	2
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyDiffers	130 W	320 W
Design2 differ
External drive baysDiffers	1 x 5.25''	1x 3.5", 2x 5.25"
Internal drive baysDiffers	1 x 3.5''	2x 3.5"
Chassis typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tower
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit) Windows 7 Home Basic (32-bit) Windows Vista Business (32-bit) Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7 Professional
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	48.3 cm (19")	54.6 cm (21.5")
Display resolutionKnown for one	1440 x 900 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	1000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	250 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	46472	43546
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	79 mm	175 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	442 mm
HeightDiffers	275 mm	414 mm
Certificates1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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