Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Acer 2620G CM887 vs HP 3500 Microtower

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  • 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
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers887i3-3220
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor 800 Series for MobileIntel Core i3-3200 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W55 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65.3 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1533
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1066,1333 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs21.3 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffersNoYes
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PlatformKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneQ0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM2x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 2500
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Differs23
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x152
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM70 ExpressIntel® H61
Optical drive1 differ
Optical drives quantityDiffers01
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini PCI Express slotsDiffers21
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers65 W300 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro Tower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8 Pro
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security 2012
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Recovery Manager HP Support Assistant (HPSA)
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6936165693
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2011C
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0VAUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers34.8 mm165 mm
DepthDiffers210 mm389 mm
HeightDiffers210 mm368 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.93 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffersYesNo
Keyboard includedDiffersYesNo
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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