Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Acer Chromebox CXI Intel® Celeron® 2957U vs HP 840 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2630V3

106specifications compared
62differ
44identical
68known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Chromebox CXI Intel® Celeron® 2957U:Intel® Celeron®
- 840 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2630V3:Intel Xeon E5 v3
Processor model
- Chromebox CXI Intel® Celeron® 2957U:2957U
- 840 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2630V3:E5-2630V3
Processor cores
- Chromebox CXI Intel® Celeron® 2957U:2
- 840 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2630V3:8
Processor threads
- Chromebox CXI Intel® Celeron® 2957U:2
- 840 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2630V3:16
Processor frequency
- Chromebox CXI Intel® Celeron® 2957U:1.4 GHz
- 840 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2630V3:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Chromebox CXI Intel® Celeron® 2957U:2 MB
- 840 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2630V3:20 MB
Bus type
- Chromebox CXI Intel® Celeron® 2957U:DMI2
- 840 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2630V3:QPI
System bus rate
- Chromebox CXI Intel® Celeron® 2957U:5 GT/s
- 840 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2630V3:8 GT/s

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Comparison of CXI, 840
174 specifications	A Acer Chromebox CXI Intel® Celeron® 2957U Model CXI View product	B HP 840 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-2630V3 Model 840 View product
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel Xeon E5 v3
Processor modelDiffers	2957U	E5-2630V3
Processor coresDiffers	2	8
Processor threadsDiffers	2	16
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	20 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	QPI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor 2000 Series for Mobile	Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	85 W
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	40
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 1x4	x4, x8, x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	LGA 2011-v3
SteppingDiffers	D0	R2
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	16 GB	768 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1333,1600 MHz	1600,1866 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	25.6 GB/s	59 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffers	No	Yes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 GHz
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72.1 °C
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	512 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	1x DIMM	8x DIMM
Memory channelsDiffers	Dual-channel	Quad-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2133 MHz
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	16 GB	1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Not available
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	200 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1000 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Mini PC	Workstation
Audio output channelsKnown for one	5.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® C612
Optical drive1 differ
Optical drives quantityDiffers	0	1
BD interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	8
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Line-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	65 W	850 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Mini PC	Mini Tower
VolumeKnown for one	1 L	Unknown — not stated by the source
Liquid cooling system	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	ChromeOS	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 8.1 Pro
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features18 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs	1	2
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	0.00	0.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78942	83356
Processor codeDiffers	SR1DV	SR206
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	52.5 x 45 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ScalabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2S
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	130.2 mm	203 mm
DepthDiffers	165.7 mm	525 mm
HeightDiffers	33.4 mm	444 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21.1 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard includedDiffers	No	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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