Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Acer VE430 + G246HLBID vs HP 420 + Z24i

106specifications compared
53differ
53identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- VE430 + G246HLBID:Intel Pentium G
- 420 + Z24i:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor model
- VE430 + G246HLBID:G2030
- 420 + Z24i:E5-1620V2
Processor cores
- VE430 + G246HLBID:2
- 420 + Z24i:4
Processor threads
- VE430 + G246HLBID:2
- 420 + Z24i:8
Processor frequency
- VE430 + G246HLBID:3 GHz
- 420 + Z24i:3.7 GHz
Processor cache
- VE430 + G246HLBID:3 MB
- 420 + Z24i:10 MB
Bus type
- VE430 + G246HLBID:DMI
- 420 + Z24i:QPI
Processor codename
- VE430 + G246HLBID:Ivy Bridge
- 420 + Z24i:Ivy Bridge EP

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Comparison of VE430 + G246HLBID, 420 + Z24i
150 specifications	A Acer VE430 + G246HLBID View product	B HP 420 + Z24i View product
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Pentium G	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffers	G2030	E5-1620V2
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	3.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	10 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	QPI
FSB Parity	No	No
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium G2000 Series for Desktop	Intel Xeon E5-1600 v2
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge EP
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	55 W	130 W
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	70 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	x4, x8, x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	32 GB	256 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1333 MHz	800,1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	25.6 GB/s	59.7 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	P0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	64 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 4 GB	4 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x DIMM	8x DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1866 MHz
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Memory channelsDiffers	Dual-channel	Quad-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	50 GB	1 TB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	PC	Workstation
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® C602
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	1	1
BD interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	5
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	4
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	200 W	600 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Tower	Mini Tower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Product colour	Black	Black
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Placement supportedKnown for one	Vertical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating systemDiffers	Windows 8 Pro	Windows 8.1 Pro
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office Starter Bing Bar Windows Live Essentials	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display5 differ
Display included	Yes	Yes
Display diagonal	61 cm (24")	61 cm (24")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000:1
Display brightnessDiffers	250 cd/m²	300 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	170°	178°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	160°	178°
Display typeKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
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 Technology	No	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 versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	74749	75779
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	52.5 x 45.0 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1S
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	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
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR163	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	PCG 2011C	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 Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	175 mm	177.8 mm
DepthDiffers	371.7 mm	445.2 mm
HeightDiffers	365 mm	447.6 mm
WeightDiffers	10 kg	12.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	No	No
Keyboard included	No	No
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	650 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1050 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source

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