Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Acer Aspire 430-038 AMD E E-300 vs Dell Optiplex 790

58specifications compared
27differ
31identical
80known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell Optiplex 790 has 2 more processor cores than the Acer Aspire 430-038 AMD E E-300 (4 vs 2). The Dell Optiplex 790 has 1.8 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire 430-038 AMD E E-300 (3.1 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Dell Optiplex 790 has 5 MB more processor cache than the Acer Aspire 430-038 AMD E E-300 (6 MB vs 1 MB). Only the Acer Aspire 430-038 AMD E E-300 has mouse included. Only the Acer Aspire 430-038 AMD E E-300 has keyboard included.

Processor manufacturer
- Aspire 430-038 AMD E E-300:AMD
- Optiplex 790:Intel
Processor family
- Aspire 430-038 AMD E E-300:AMD E
- Optiplex 790:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire 430-038 AMD E E-300:E-300
- Optiplex 790:i5-2400
Processor cores
- Aspire 430-038 AMD E E-300:2
- Optiplex 790:4
Processor frequency
- Aspire 430-038 AMD E E-300:1.3 GHz
- Optiplex 790:3.1 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 430-038 AMD E E-300:1 MB
- Optiplex 790:6 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire 430-038 AMD E E-300:L2
- Optiplex 790:Smart Cache
Maximum internal memory
- Aspire 430-038 AMD E E-300:8 GB
- Optiplex 790:16 GB

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Comparison of 430-038, Optiplex 790
138 specifications	A Acer Aspire 430-038 AMD E E-300 Model 430-038 View product	B Dell Optiplex 790 View product
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	AMD E	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	E-300	i5-2400
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.3 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i5-2400 Desktop Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	95 W
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72.6 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x DIMM	4x DIMM
Memory channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual-channel
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD-ROM
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA II	SATA III
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 6000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 6310	Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x102
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	Intel
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD A45	Intel® Q65 Express
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	2
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Serial ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	220 W	250 W
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	52207
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	100 mm	102 mm
DepthDiffers	368 mm	410 mm
HeightDiffers	269 mm	360 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.56 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard includedDiffers	Yes	No
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CECP, TCO 05, WEEE
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TPM

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