Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Acer Aspire G7710 vs HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC

79specifications compared
41differ
38identical
68known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire G7710 has 2 more processor cores than the HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC (4 vs 2). The Acer Aspire G7710 has 6 more processor threads than the HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC (8 vs 2). The HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC has 0.07 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire G7710 (3 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). Only the HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC has embedded options available. Only the HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC has Intel Trusted Execution Technology.

Processor family
- Aspire G7710:Intel® Core™ i7
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Aspire G7710:i7-940
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC:E8400
Processor cores
- Aspire G7710:4
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC:2
Processor threads
- Aspire G7710:8
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC:2
Processor frequency
- Aspire G7710:2.93 GHz
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC:3 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire G7710:8 MB
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC:6 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire G7710:Smart Cache
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC:L2
Processor front side bus
- Aspire G7710:1600 MHz
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC:1333 MHz

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Comparison of Aspire G7710, Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC
147 specifications	A Acer Aspire G7710 View product	B HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC View product
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	i7-940	E8400
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	FSB
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-900 Desktop Series	Intel Core 2 Duo E8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Bloomfield	Wolfdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	130 W	65 W
TcaseDiffers	67.9 °C	72.4 °C
Processor socketDiffers	Socket B (LGA 1366)	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	731 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	263 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	9
SteppingDiffers	C0	E0
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one	24 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for one	DDR3 800/1066	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one	25.6 GB/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 1 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Minimum RAMKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	512 MB
Memory channelsKnown for one	Triple-channel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	2.15 TB	160 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD±RW
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Storage drive controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ SMART IV
Disk subsystem controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ SMART IV
Diskette driveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Optional
Storage drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
HDD capacity (group 1)Known for one	150 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260	Intel® GMA 3100
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Video card featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3D/2D Controller: support is fully compliant with Microsoft standard API such as Microsoft DirectX9, DirectXVA, VMR9, GDI/GDI+; OpenGL 1.4.; Integrated VGA Controller; integrated 350 MHz RAMDAC; 400 MHz Controller Clock Speed; Overlay Planes: Single overlay support with 5x3 filtering; Maximum Color
Video adapter, busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCI Express x16
Video card resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Maximum Vertical Refresh Rate: 85 Hz at up to 1920x1440, 75 Hz at 2048x1536
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.896 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IDLE (Fixed disk drive spinning): LWAd = 3.8 Bels; FIXED DISK (Random write): LWAd = 3.9 Bels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2006 Agere PCI 56K International SoftModem (full height)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	9	8
Serial ports quantityDiffers	0	1
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Rear: 6 USB 2.0, 1 serial port, 1 optional serial port, 1 optional parallel port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, audio in/out; Front: 2 USB 2.0, audio ports
Rear ports noteKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 USB 2.0; 2 PS/2; 1 serial; 1 serial (optional 2nd); 1 parallel (optional); 1 external VGA monitor; 1 audio out; 1 audio in; 1 RJ-45
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Expansion slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 full-height PCI, 1 full-height PCI Express x16, 2 full-height PCI Express x1
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300W 80 PLUS power supply - active PFC
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Input voltage 90 – 264 / 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 47 – 63 Hz, active PFC optional (External 80% High Efficiency) Operating Voltage Range: 90 – 264 VAC; Rated Voltage Range: 100 – 240 VAC; Rated Line Frequency: 50/60 Hz; Operating Line Frequency Range: 47 – 63 Hz; Rated Input Current 80 Plus: 2.5 A;
Power supplyDiffers	750 W	300 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 W
Power managementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Operating Voltage Range: 90 – 264 VAC; Rated Voltage Range: 100 – 240 VAC; Rated Line Frequency: 50/60 Hz; Operating Line Frequency Range: 47 – 63 Hz; Rated Input Current 80 Plus: 2.5 A; Current Leakage (NFPA 99): < 275 µA; System Heat Dissipation 80 Plus: Typical 315 btu/hr (79 kg-cal/hr), Maximum
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Tower	Micro Tower
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Upgrade typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Vista capable
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Applications supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Vista Premium ready
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FreeDOS
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP ProtectTools Security Solutions, HP Backup & Recovery Manager, HP Insight Diagnostics, HP Software Agent, HP Total Care Advisor, HP Client Configuration Manager, HP Client Manager for Altiris, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Client Catalog for Microsoft SMS, HP Systems Software Manager, Computer
Driver LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, FreeDos, Linux
Processor special features10 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37148	33910
Processor codeDiffers	SLBCK	SLB9J
Processor package sizeDiffers	42.5 x 45.0 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	36 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio 7.1	High Definition Audio
Audio includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Integrated High Definition audio with ADI1884 codec, microphone and headphone front ports, line-out and line-in rear ports, multistreaming capable, internal PC speaker
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Relative humidityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9144
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	190 mm	176 mm
DepthDiffers	490 mm	428 mm
HeightDiffers	430 mm	377 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.9 kg
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.75 lb
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR qualified; EPEAT Gold; 80% efficient power supply
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP PS/2 Standard Keyboard
Multimediaidentical
MultimediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Integrated High Definition audio with Realtek 2 channel ALC260 codec (all ports are stereo)
Featuresidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Integrated 1.2 TPM Embedded Security Chip (except for Russia), HP Business PC Security Lock, HP USB Biometric Fingerprint Reader
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington Lock
Drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 external 5.25 inch, 1 external 3.5 inch 2 internal 3.5 inch
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	44103105

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