Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + L197w vs Lenovo ThinkStation S20, ES

88specifications compared
45differ
43identical
62known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkStation S20, ES has 2 more processor cores than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + L197w (4 vs 2). The Lenovo ThinkStation S20, ES has 4 more processor threads than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + L197w (8 vs 4). The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + L197w has 0.13 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkStation S20, ES (2.93 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). Only the Lenovo ThinkStation S20, ES has ECC supported by processor. Only the Lenovo ThinkStation S20, ES has card reader integrated.

Processor family
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:Intel® Core™ i3
- ThinkStation S20, ES:Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor model
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:i3-530
- ThinkStation S20, ES:W3530
Processor cores
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:2
- ThinkStation S20, ES:4
Processor threads
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:4
- ThinkStation S20, ES:8
Processor frequency
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:2.93 GHz
- ThinkStation S20, ES:2.8 GHz
Processor cache
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:4 MB
- ThinkStation S20, ES:8 MB
Bus type
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:DMI
- ThinkStation S20, ES:QPI
System bus rate
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:2.5 GT/s
- ThinkStation S20, ES:4.8 GT/s

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Comparison of ThinkCentre M90 + L197w, ThinkStation S20, ES
150 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + L197w View product	B Lenovo ThinkStation S20, ES View product
Processor22 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-530	W3530
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	8 MB
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	QPI
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	4.8 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-500 Desktop Series	Intel Xeon 3500 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarkdale	Bloomfield
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	73 W	130 W
TcaseDiffers	72.6 °C	67.9 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1156 (Socket H)	Socket B (LGA 1366)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	731 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	263 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	21
PlatformKnown for one	PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	C2	D0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	16 GB	24 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3 1066/1333	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	21 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffers	No	Yes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.06 GHz
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.55 V
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800,1066 MHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	12 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsDiffers	Dual-channel	Triple-channel
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Floppy drive installedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD-ROM
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CF, Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	733 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	PC	Workstation
Motherboard form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ATX
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000BASE-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	10	8
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
DVI portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyDiffers	130 W	625 W
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V
Design2 differ
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
External drive baysDiffers	1 x 5.25''	1 x 3.5", 2 x 5.25"
Internal drive baysDiffers	1 x 3.5''	3 x 3.5"
Chassis typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tower
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffers	Yes	No
Display diagonalKnown for one	48.3 cm (19")	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	46472	41313
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	42.5 x 45.0 mm
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBKR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	79 mm	175 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	483 mm
HeightDiffers	275 mm	426 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source

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