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Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2251x vs MSI Windbox III 9A35-7316

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  • 80specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 37identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2251x has 2 more processor threads than the MSI Windbox III 9A35-7316 (4 vs 2). The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2251x has 1.63 GHz more processor frequency than the MSI Windbox III 9A35-7316 (2.93 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2251x has 1 MB more processor cache than the MSI Windbox III 9A35-7316 (4 MB vs 3 MB). Only the MSI Windbox III 9A35-7316 has Wi-Fi. Only the MSI Windbox III 9A35-7316 has DVI port.

  • Processor family
    • ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2251x:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Windbox III 9A35-7316:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2251x:i3-530
    • Windbox III 9A35-7316:SU7300
  • Processor threads
    • ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2251x:4
    • Windbox III 9A35-7316:2
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2251x:2.93 GHz
    • Windbox III 9A35-7316:1.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2251x:4 MB
    • Windbox III 9A35-7316:3 MB
  • Bus type
    • ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2251x:DMI
    • Windbox III 9A35-7316:FSB
  • Processor lithography
    • ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2251x:32 nm
    • Windbox III 9A35-7316:45 nm
  • Processor codename
    • ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2251x:Clarkdale
    • Windbox III 9A35-7316:Penryn

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Comparison of ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2251x, Windbox III 9A35-7316
143 specifications
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersi3-530SU7300
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz1.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Bus typeDiffersDMIFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersClarkdalePenryn
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs73 W10 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1156 (Socket H)BGA 956
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²107 mm²
SteppingDiffersC2R0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i3-500 Desktop SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one72.6 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one22Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneDDR3 1066/1333Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one21 GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB1 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-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 SO-DIMM
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB160 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Card reader integratedNoNo
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Floppy drive installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® GMA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® GMA 4500MHD
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one733 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersPCMini PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GS45 Express
Audio output channelsKnown for one5.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers86
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers12
DVI portDiffersNoYes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19V
Power supplyDiffers280 W90 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Product colourBlackBlack
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows XP Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffersYesNo
Display diagonalKnown for one55.9 cm (22")Unknown — not stated by the source
Display resolutionKnown for one1680 x 1050 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 one170°Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one160°Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
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)DiffersYesNo
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 IDDiffers4647242791
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGYV
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioRealtec ALC888 HD
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 - 140 °F
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers275 mm285 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm196 mm
HeightDiffers79 mm33 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 kg
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBSMI FCC C-tick CE CCC VCCI RoHS
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source

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