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Acer 3x M68WS vs HP Pro 3120

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  • 94specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 60identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer 3x M68WS has 2 more processor cores than the HP Pro 3120 (4 vs 2). The Acer 3x M68WS has 2 more processor threads than the HP Pro 3120 (4 vs 2). The Acer 3x M68WS has 4 MB more processor cache than the HP Pro 3120 (8 MB vs 4 MB). Only the Acer 3x M68WS has embedded options available. Only the Acer 3x M68WS has Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT).

  • Processor family
    • 3x M68WS:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Pro 3120:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • 3x M68WS:i5-750
    • Pro 3120:E6700
  • Processor cores
    • 3x M68WS:4
    • Pro 3120:2
  • Processor threads
    • 3x M68WS:4
    • Pro 3120:2
  • Processor cache
    • 3x M68WS:8 MB
    • Pro 3120:4 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • 3x M68WS:Smart Cache
    • Pro 3120:L2
  • Processor front side bus
    • 3x M68WS:1333 MHz
    • Pro 3120:1066 MHz
  • Bus type
    • 3x M68WS:DMI
    • Pro 3120:FSB

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Comparison of 3x M68WS, Pro 3120
139 specifications
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-750E6700
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequency2.66 GHz2.66 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor front side busDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
Bus typeDiffersDMIFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm65 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-700 Desktop SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersLynnfieldConroe
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W65 W
TcaseDiffers72.7 °C60.1 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1156 (Socket H)LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M291 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2010
PlatformPCPC
SteppingDiffersB1B2
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one1066,1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one21 GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots4x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.28 TB320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.768 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GMA X4500HD
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Audio output channelsKnown for one5.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® G43
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers106
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portYesYes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers63
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers500 W300 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source115 - 230 V
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerMini Tower
Number of 5.25" bays22
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityNoNo
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4291527251
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGUF
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one181 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one452 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one377 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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