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Acer Aspire M3870 vs HP Z400 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580

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  • 78specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 44identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Z400 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580 has 2 more processor cores than the Acer Aspire M3870 (4 vs 2). The HP Z400 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580 has 4 more processor threads than the Acer Aspire M3870 (8 vs 4). The Acer Aspire M3870 has 0.27 GHz more processor frequency than the HP Z400 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580 (2.93 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). Only the HP Z400 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580 has ECC supported by processor. Only the HP Z400 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580 has Intel Demand Based Switching.

  • Processor family
    • Aspire M3870:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Z400 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580:Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
  • Processor model
    • Aspire M3870:i3-530
    • Z400 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580:W3520
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire M3870:2
    • Z400 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire M3870:4
    • Z400 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire M3870:2.93 GHz
    • Z400 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580:2.66 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire M3870:4 MB
    • Z400 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580:8 MB
  • Bus type
    • Aspire M3870:DMI
    • Z400 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580:QPI
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire M3870:2.5 GT/s
    • Z400 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580:4.80 GT/s

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Comparison of Aspire M3870, Z400 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 580
124 specifications
Processor22 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi3-530W3520
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz2.66 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMIQPI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s4.80 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-500 Desktop SeriesIntel Xeon 3500 Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarkdaleBloomfield
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs73 W130 W
TcaseDiffers72.6 °C67.9 °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
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1156 (Socket H)Socket B (LGA 1366)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M731 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²263 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2220
SteppingDiffersC2D0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers16 GB24 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3 1066/1333DDR3-SDRAM
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs21 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffersNoYes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.93 GHz
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Processor system typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.800 - 1.225 V
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800,1066 MHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory3 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelTriple-channel
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storageidentical
Total storage capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Card reader integratedYesYes
Floppy drive installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® G315Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one733 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersPCWorkstation
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® X58 Express
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity88
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerMinitower
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features7 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
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)DiffersYesNo
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)36 bit36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4647239718
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm42.5 x 45.0 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.2SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBEW
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source475 W
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source168 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source455.3 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450.2 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.5 kg

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