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Acer Veriton M460 Core 2 Quad Q6600 vs Dell Dimension XPS 420 Desktop

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  • 81specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 52identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Veriton M460 Core 2 Quad Q6600:Intel® Core™2 Quad
    • Dimension XPS 420 Desktop:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Veriton M460 Core 2 Quad Q6600:Q6600
    • Dimension XPS 420 Desktop:E4400
  • Processor cores
    • Veriton M460 Core 2 Quad Q6600:4
    • Dimension XPS 420 Desktop:2
  • Processor threads
    • Veriton M460 Core 2 Quad Q6600:4
    • Dimension XPS 420 Desktop:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Veriton M460 Core 2 Quad Q6600:2.4 GHz
    • Dimension XPS 420 Desktop:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Veriton M460 Core 2 Quad Q6600:8 MB
    • Dimension XPS 420 Desktop:2 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • Veriton M460 Core 2 Quad Q6600:1066 MHz
    • Dimension XPS 420 Desktop:800 MHz
  • Processor codename
    • Veriton M460 Core 2 Quad Q6600:Kentsfield
    • Dimension XPS 420 Desktop:Conroe

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Comparison of Veriton M460 Core 2 Quad Q6600, Dimension XPS 420 Desktop
105 specifications
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 QuadIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersQ6600E4400
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers1066 MHz800 MHz
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithography65 nm65 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Quad Q6000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo E4000 Series
Processor codenameDiffersKentsfieldConroe
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95, 10565 W
TcaseDiffersB3=62.2; G0=7161.4 °C
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers582 M167 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers286 mm²111 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs910
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one0.85 - 1.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneG0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 1 GB2 x 1 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
Optical drive typeDVD±RWDVD±RW
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 MB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 3100AMD Radeon HD 3650
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.256 GB
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity88
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 quantityDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV-out typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS-Video
Serial ports quantityDiffers10
Parallel ports quantityDiffers10
Expansion slotsidentical
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- 3 x PCI - 1 x PCIe x1 - 1 x PCIe x16 - 1 x PCIe x8
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers250 W375 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerMini Tower
External drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5"
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 3.5"
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows XP ProfessionalWindows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Empowering Technology Lite, LANScope Lite, Cyberlink PowerDVDMicrosoft Works 9.0 - Danish
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features2 differ
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
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)NoNo
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
Processor ARK IDDiffers2976529753
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE4400
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersRealtek ALC888SHigh Definition Audio
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers180 mm187.9 mm
DepthDiffers441.5 mm452.1 mm
HeightDiffers367 mm457.2 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard special featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Other featuresidentical
Model availabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDK
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source

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