Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Acer 2620G CM887 vs HP 3500 Microtower

105specifications compared
57differ
48identical
52known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- 2620G CM887:Intel® Celeron®
- 3500 Microtower:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- 2620G CM887:887
- 3500 Microtower:i3-3220
Processor threads
- 2620G CM887:2
- 3500 Microtower:4
Processor frequency
- 2620G CM887:1.5 GHz
- 3500 Microtower:3.3 GHz
Processor cache
- 2620G CM887:2 MB
- 3500 Microtower:3 MB
Processor cache type
- 2620G CM887:L3
- 3500 Microtower:Smart Cache
Processor lithography
- 2620G CM887:32 nm
- 3500 Microtower:22 nm
Processor codename
- 2620G CM887:Sandy Bridge
- 3500 Microtower:Ivy Bridge

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Comparison of 2620G CM887, 3500 Microtower
157 specifications	A Acer 2620G CM887 View product	B HP 3500 Microtower View product
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	887	i3-3220
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.5 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor 800 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i3-3200 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	55 W
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65.3 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	15	33
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1066,1333 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	21.3 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffers	No	Yes
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlatformKnown for one	PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	Q0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	4x DIMM	2x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
Number of SSDs installed	0	0
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 2500
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Differs	2	3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x152
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product type	PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM70 Express	Intel® H61
Optical drive1 differ
Optical drives quantityDiffers	0	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	Yes	Yes
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Mini PCI Express slotsDiffers	2	1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	65 W	300 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Micro Tower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Liquid cooling systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Cooling typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 8 Pro
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security 2012
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Recovery Manager HP Support Assistant (HPSA)
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features15 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	69361	65693
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCG 2011C
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0VA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	34.8 mm	165 mm
DepthDiffers	210 mm	389 mm
HeightDiffers	210 mm	368 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.93 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard includedDiffers	Yes	No
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source

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