Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Acer Predator G3120 AMD FX™ FX 8120 vs HP 420 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 18identical
  • 96known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Predator G3120 AMD FX™ FX 8120:AMD
    • 420 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Predator G3120 AMD FX™ FX 8120:AMD FX™
    • 420 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
  • Processor model
    • Predator G3120 AMD FX™ FX 8120:FX 8120
    • 420 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:E5-1603
  • Processor cores
    • Predator G3120 AMD FX™ FX 8120:8
    • 420 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:4
  • Processor threads
    • Predator G3120 AMD FX™ FX 8120:8
    • 420 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Predator G3120 AMD FX™ FX 8120:3.1 GHz
    • 420 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Predator G3120 AMD FX™ FX 8120:8 MB
    • 420 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:10 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Predator G3120 AMD FX™ FX 8120:Socket AM3+
    • 420 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:LGA 2011 (Socket R)

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139 specifications
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD FX™Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffersFX 8120E5-1603
Processor coresDiffers84
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB10 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQPI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GT/s
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge EP
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source130 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3+LGA 2011 (Socket R)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM1
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source375 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800,1066 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.4 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM8x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQuad-channel
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1.5 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Total storage capacityKnown for one1.5 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneCF, CF+, Memory Stick (MS), miniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 550 TiUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneNVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffersPCWorkstation
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 980GIntel® C602
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers125
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers02
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers02
Serial ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMinitower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, OrangeUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for oneTowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features1 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™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 IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64600
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0L9
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52.5 x 45.0 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers180 mm177.8 mm
DepthDiffers410 mm445.2 mm
HeightDiffers379 mm447.6 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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