Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p + ThinkVision L2251x

114specifications compared
18differ
96identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p + ThinkVision L2251x has 0.27 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x (3.2 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p + ThinkVision L2251x has 2 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x (24 vs 22). The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p + ThinkVision L2251x has 2 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x (4 GB vs 2 GB). Only the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p + ThinkVision L2251x has Intel Trusted Execution Technology. Only the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p + ThinkVision L2251x has Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d).

Processor family
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:Intel® Core™ i3
- ThinkCentre M90p + ThinkVision L2251x:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:Intel® Core™ i3
- ThinkCentre M90p + ThinkVision L2251x:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:i3-530
- ThinkCentre M90p + ThinkVision L2251x:i5-650
Processor frequency
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:2.93 GHz
- ThinkCentre M90p + ThinkVision L2251x:3.2 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:22
- ThinkCentre M90p + ThinkVision L2251x:24
Internal memory
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:2 GB
- ThinkCentre M90p + ThinkVision L2251x:4 GB
Total storage capacity
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:320 GB
- ThinkCentre M90p + ThinkVision L2251x:500 GB
Power supply
- ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x:280 W
- ThinkCentre M90p + ThinkVision L2251x:240 W

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Comparison of ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x, ThinkCentre M90p + ThinkVision L2251x
121 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + ThinkVision L2321x View product	B Lenovo ThinkCentre M90p + ThinkVision L2251x View product
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-530	i5-650
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.46 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-500 Desktop Series	Intel Core i5-600 Desktop Series
Processor codename	Clarkdale	Clarkdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	73 W	73 W
Tcase	72.6 °C	72.6 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Processor socket	LGA 1156 (Socket H)	LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	24
Stepping	C2	C2
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	16 GB	16 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3 1066/1333	DDR3 1066/1333
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	21 GB/s	21 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Optical drive type	DVD-RW	DVD-RW
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	No	No
Floppy drive installed	No	No
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	2	2
On-board graphics card base frequency	733 MHz	733 MHz
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Audio output channels	5.1 channels	5.1 channels
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	No	No
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	8	8
DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
Serial ports quantity	1	1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	280 W	240 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115 - 230 V
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Power requirementsKnown for one	115 - 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis type	SFF	SFF
Product colour	Black	Black
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Display2 differ
Display included	Yes	Yes
Display diagonalDiffers	58.4 cm (23")	55.9 cm (22")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Contrast ratio (typical)	1000:1	1000:1
Display brightness	250 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontal	170°	170°
Viewing angle, vertical	160°	160°
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	36 bit	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	46472	43546
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	355 mm	317 mm
DepthDiffers	317 mm	355 mm
Height	99 mm	99 mm
WeightKnown for one	7.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	No	No
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Intel segment tagging	Enterprise, Professional	Enterprise, Professional

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