CPU Performance | Business multitasking, light gaming | Industry Standard: Dual-core (AMD A9 @ 3.0GHz) Base: Intel Core i3-8100 (4-core, 3.6GHz) Advanced: Intel Core i7-10700 (6-core, 4.8GHz) | ▲ Base: Handles 8+ apps smoothly (ideal for spreadsheets) ▲ Advanced: Supports CAD/3D rendering (4.8GHz boost) | Standard: Struggles with multitasking Advanced: Higher power consumption (+20W) |
RAM Capacity | Heavy multitasking, video editing | Industry Standard: 4GB DDR4 (2400MHz) Base: 8GB DDR4 (2666MHz) Advanced: 16GB DDR4 (3200MHz) | ▲ Base: Runs Photoshop + browser tabs without lag ▲ Advanced: Smooth 4K video editing (16GB ▲ Base) | Standard: Limited for modern software Advanced: 20% cost increase vs Base |
Storage Type | Data-heavy workflows, gaming | Industry Standard: 1TB HDD (7200 RPM) Base: 500GB SSD (SATA III) Advanced: 1TB NVMe SSD (3500 MB/s) | ▲ Base: 15-second boot time (vs 90s HDD) ▲ Advanced: 1TB NVMe (loads games in 5s) | Standard: Slower for large files Base: Half the storage of HDD |
Operating System | Enterprise security needs | Industry Standard: Windows 10 Home Base/Advanced: Windows 10 Pro (BitLocker, Hyper-V) | ▲ Base/Advanced: Enterprise-grade encryption (BitLocker) ▲ Advanced: Virtual machine support (Hyper-V) | Standard: No domain join capability Advanced: Requires Pro license (+$100) |
Connectivity Ports | Peripheral-heavy setups | Industry Standard: 2 USB 3.0 + 1 HDMI Base: 4 USB 3.0 + 1 DisplayPort Advanced: 6 USB 3.1 Gen2 + Thunderbolt | ▲ Base: Connects 4 peripherals simultaneously ▲ Advanced: Dual 4K monitors via Thunderbolt | Standard: Limited to 2 USB devices Advanced: Requires premium cables (+$50) |
Energy Efficiency | Eco-conscious offices | Industry Standard: 65W TDP, no Eco Mode Base: 65W + Eco Mode (30% power savings) Advanced: 95W + Eco Mode + Intel HD Graphics | ▲ Base: Reduces power bills by $50/year ▲ Advanced: Dedicated GPU option (1080p gaming) | Standard: No power-saving features Advanced: 50% higher idle power draw |