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Manufacturer code57-310171
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About the Lenovo H520s
Lenovo 57-310171 is listed in the pcs/workstations category. The recorded specifications include processor family: Intel® Core™ i3; internal memory: 4 GB; total storage capacity: 500 GB; operating system installed: Windows 8. This entry covers manufacturer code 57-310171. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
This configuration lists 4 GB of memory and 500 GB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Processor family
- Intel® Core™ i3
- Processor model
- i3-3220
- Memory (RAM)
- 4 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 500 GB
- Storage media
- HDD
- Operating system installed
- Windows 8
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Lenovo H520s specifications
Manufacturer code: 57-310171 · Icecat product 20124609 · Checked 21 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i3 |
|---|---|
| Processor model | i3-3220 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 500 GB |
| Storage media | HDD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 8 |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Chassis type | SFF |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening3 details
| Audio channels | 5.1 channels |
|---|---|
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
Display5 details
| Number of displays supported (on-board graphics) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Intel Dual Display Capable Technology | No |
| Display included | Yes |
| Screen size | 47 cm (18.5") |
| Display type | LED |
Processor, memory & storage37 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | 3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3 |
| Processor cores | 2 |
| Processor threads | 4 |
| Processor frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Processor cache | 3 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor lithography | 22 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor series | Intel Core i3-3200 Desktop Series |
| Processor codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Number of processors installed | 1 |
| Processor socket | LGA 1155 (Socket H2) |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 32 GB |
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor | 1333,1600 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) | 25.6 GB/s |
| ECC supported by processor | Yes |
| Maximum internal memory | 8 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Memory slots | 2x DIMM |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz |
| HDD capacity | 500 GB |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| HDD size | 3.5" |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroDrive, MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics 2500 |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 650 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1050 MHz |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x152 |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 mm |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology | No |
| Processor ARK ID | 65693 |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
Camera, image & video4 details
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel Clear Video Technology | No |
| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | No |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
Connections & wireless10 details
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
| DVI port | No |
| Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) | Yes |
Design & dimensions9 details
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 55 W |
|---|---|
| Product type | PC |
| Product colour | Stainless steel |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Width | 105 mm |
| Depth | 360 mm |
| Height | 305 mm |
| Weight | 7.9 kg |
Software & compatibility2 details
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Supported instruction sets | AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
Further product details41 details
| System bus rate | 5 GT/s |
|---|---|
| Bus type | DMI |
| FSB Parity | No |
| Tcase | 65.3 °C |
| PCI Express slots version | 2.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16, 2x8 |
| CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) | 33 |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Optical drive type | DVD±RW |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 |
| Optical drives quantity | 1 |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Cooling type | Active |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Embedded options available | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Insider™ | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | No |
| Intel® Secure Key | No |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Intel FDI Technology | Yes |
| Intel Flex Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel Fast Memory Access | Yes |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel Demand Based Switching | No |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Thermal solution specification | PCG 2011C |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | No |
| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 0.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | No |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) | Yes |
| Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT) | Yes |
| Mouse included | Yes |
| Keyboard included | Yes |
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