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Acer C-605 I5602 BE vs HP Z230 Tower

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  • 105specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 61identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • C-605 I5602 BE:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Z230 Tower:Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
  • Processor model
    • C-605 I5602 BE:i5-3350P
    • Z230 Tower:E3-1225V3
  • Processor boost frequency
    • C-605 I5602 BE:3.3 GHz
    • Z230 Tower:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • C-605 I5602 BE:3.1 GHz
    • Z230 Tower:3.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • C-605 I5602 BE:6 MB
    • Z230 Tower:8 MB
  • Bus type
    • C-605 I5602 BE:DMI
    • Z230 Tower:QPI
  • Processor codename
    • C-605 I5602 BE:Ivy Bridge
    • Z230 Tower:Haswell
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • C-605 I5602 BE:69 W
    • Z230 Tower:84 W

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Comparison of C-605 I5602 BE, Z230 Tower
157 specifications
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
Processor modelDiffersi5-3350PE3-1225V3
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMIQPI
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3300 Desktop SeriesIntel Xeon E3-1200 v3
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs69 W84 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one67.4 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one31Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics P4600
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffersPCWorkstation
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H61 ExpressIntel® C226
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
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
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity66
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portDiffersYesNo
PS/2 ports quantity22
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers200 W400 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerMini Tower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Cooling typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8 Pro
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features13 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6911475461
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR14U
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2013D
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers175 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers413.7 mm442 mm
HeightDiffers380.5 mm399 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.8 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffersYesNo
Keyboard includedDiffersYesNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTYUnknown — not stated by the source

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