M720q vs M920q
Is the M920q worth paying more than the M720q? The differences that matter for a home server:
- Onboard Ethernet differs: M720q uses Intel I219-V, M920q uses Intel I219-LM.
Full spec comparison
| Spec | M720q | M920q |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2018 |
| CPU generations | 8th gen (Coffee Lake) / 9th gen (Coffee Lake Refresh) | 8th gen (Coffee Lake) / 9th gen (Coffee Lake Refresh) |
| Most threads | 12 | 12 |
| Chipset | B360 | Q370 |
| Max RAM (official) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| M.2 NVMe slots | 1 | 1 |
| 2.5" bays | 1 | 1 |
| PCIe expansion | PCIe x8 via riser | PCIe x8 via riser |
| Onboard NIC | Intel I219-V | Intel I219-LM |
| Second NIC option | PCIe x8 card via Lenovo riser (replaces the 2.5" bay) | PCIe x8 card via Lenovo riser (replaces the 2.5" bay) |
| Transcoding | Good for 4K HEVC; no AV1 decode | Good for 4K HEVC; no AV1 decode |
| Idle power (measured) | Not measured yet | Not measured yet |
| Spec confidence | Widely confirmed | Widely confirmed |