Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Acer Veriton M480G - E8400 + 3 Y vs Lenovo ThinkStation D20 (415521G), NL

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  • 80specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 38identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkStation D20 (415521G), NL has 2 more processor cores than the Acer Veriton M480G - E8400 + 3 Y (4 vs 2). The Lenovo ThinkStation D20 (415521G), NL has 2 more processor threads than the Acer Veriton M480G - E8400 + 3 Y (4 vs 2). The Acer Veriton M480G - E8400 + 3 Y has 0.87 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkStation D20 (415521G), NL (3 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). Only the Lenovo ThinkStation D20 (415521G), NL has ECC supported by processor. Only the Lenovo ThinkStation D20 (415521G), NL has card reader integrated.

  • Processor family
    • Veriton M480G - E8400 + 3 Y:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • ThinkStation D20 (415521G), NL:Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
  • Processor model
    • Veriton M480G - E8400 + 3 Y:E8400
    • ThinkStation D20 (415521G), NL:E5506
  • Processor cores
    • Veriton M480G - E8400 + 3 Y:2
    • ThinkStation D20 (415521G), NL:4
  • Processor threads
    • Veriton M480G - E8400 + 3 Y:2
    • ThinkStation D20 (415521G), NL:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Veriton M480G - E8400 + 3 Y:3 GHz
    • ThinkStation D20 (415521G), NL:2.13 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Veriton M480G - E8400 + 3 Y:6 MB
    • ThinkStation D20 (415521G), NL:4 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Veriton M480G - E8400 + 3 Y:L2
    • ThinkStation D20 (415521G), NL:Smart Cache
  • Bus type
    • Veriton M480G - E8400 + 3 Y:FSB
    • ThinkStation D20 (415521G), NL:QPI

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Comparison of Veriton M480G - E8400 + 3 Y, ThinkStation D20 (415521G), NL
126 specifications
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffersE8400E5506
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.13 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeDiffersFSBQPI
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo E8000 SeriesIntel Xeon 5500 Series
Processor codenameDiffersWolfdaleNehalem EP
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W80 W
TcaseDiffers72.4 °C76 °C
Processor socketDiffersLGA 775 (Socket T)Socket B (LGA 1366)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one410 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one107 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs916
SteppingDiffersE0D0
ECC supported by processorDiffersNoYes
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 GT/s
Processor system typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDP
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 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 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.2 GB/s
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB96 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTriple-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD-RWDVD-RW
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Floppy drive installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCF, MMC, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GMA X4500Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersPCWorkstation
Audio output channelsKnown for one5.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity1010
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers20
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers02
Serial ports quantityDiffers21
Parallel ports quantity00
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI slots22
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers300 W1060 W
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240V; 50/60Hz
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini TowerTower
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows XP Professional
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one- Microsoft Office 2007 (Ready) Service Pack 1Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one- Acer Empowering Technology - Acer Client Manager - Cyberlink PowerDVD - Veriton ControlCenter (QuickMigration, PowerSaver, SmartBoot, HelpDesk) - Acer Security Suite + Wave EMBASSY Trust Suite - Adobe Reader - NTI Media Maker - Intel Matrix Storage ManagerUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP Pro SP1a/SP2a 32/64-bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Business 64 Windows Vista Enterprise Edition 32-bit Windows Vista Enterprise Edition 64-bit Windows Vista Ultimate Windows Vista Ultimate 64-Bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features8 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
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 TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
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 IDDiffers3391037096
Processor codeDiffersSLB9JSLBF8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm42.5 x 45 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
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
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioADI 1988 A
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers180 mm210 mm
DepthDiffers440 mm579 mm
HeightDiffers352 mm485 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40x
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePreferred Pro USB

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