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Alienware Area 51 R2 vs HP 400 G2.5 SFF + EliteDisplay E231

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 46identical
  • 85known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Area 51 R2:Intel® Core™ i7 X-series
    • 400 G2.5 SFF + EliteDisplay E231:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Area 51 R2:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 400 G2.5 SFF + EliteDisplay E231:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Area 51 R2:i7-5930K
    • 400 G2.5 SFF + EliteDisplay E231:i3-4170
  • Processor cores
    • Area 51 R2:6
    • 400 G2.5 SFF + EliteDisplay E231:2
  • Processor threads
    • Area 51 R2:12
    • 400 G2.5 SFF + EliteDisplay E231:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Area 51 R2:3.5 GHz
    • 400 G2.5 SFF + EliteDisplay E231:3.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Area 51 R2:15 MB
    • 400 G2.5 SFF + EliteDisplay E231:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Area 51 R2:Smart Cache
    • 400 G2.5 SFF + EliteDisplay E231:L3

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Comparison of Area 51 R2, 400 G2.5 SFF + EliteDisplay E231
193 specifications
Processor23 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7 X-seriesIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-5930Ki3-4170
Processor coresDiffers62
Processor threadsDiffers124
Processor frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI2
System bus rateDiffers0 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5900 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i3-4100 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswell EHaswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs140 W54 W
TcaseDiffers66.8 °C72 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers4016
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011-v3LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
SteppingDiffersR2C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers64 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600,2133 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs68 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffersNoYes
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory7 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 8 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM2x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers4.25 TB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray ROMDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers4 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source41
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
CUDAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X99Intel® H81
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one5.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
BD interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers62
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers1500 W180 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerSFF
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Placement supportedKnown for oneVerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 7 Professional
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Pro
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffersNoYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58.4 cm (23")
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000:1
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source170°
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160°
Processor special features10 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8293177490
Processor codeDiffersSR20RSR1PL
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, AESAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2013C
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersCreative Sound Core3DHD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers639 mm270 mm
DepthDiffers272.7 mm317.9 mm
HeightDiffers570 mm95 mm
WeightDiffers28 kg4.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Small Business
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 65 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - -10668 mUnknown — not stated by the source

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