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Alienware Area-51 R3 vs HP Z240 + 1ME01AT

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 29identical
  • 130known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Area-51 R3:AMD
    • Z240 + 1ME01AT:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Area-51 R3:AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™
    • Z240 + 1ME01AT:Intel® Xeon® E3 v5
  • Processor model
    • Area-51 R3:1950X
    • Z240 + 1ME01AT:E3-1245V5
  • Processor cores
    • Area-51 R3:16
    • Z240 + 1ME01AT:4
  • Processor threads
    • Area-51 R3:32
    • Z240 + 1ME01AT:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Area-51 R3:4 GHz
    • Z240 + 1ME01AT:3.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Area-51 R3:3.4 GHz
    • Z240 + 1ME01AT:3.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Area-51 R3:32 MB
    • Z240 + 1ME01AT:8 MB

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Comparison of Area-51 R3, Z240 + 1ME01AT
192 specifications
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™Intel® Xeon® E3 v5
Processor modelDiffers1950XE3-1245V5
Processor coresDiffers164
Processor threadsDiffers328
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers32 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI3
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Xeon E3-1200 v5
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSkylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor socketDiffersSocket TR4LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35 V
Processor generationKnown for oneAMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory16 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Memory slots4x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers2666 MHz2133 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.51 TB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
SSD interfacePCI ExpressPCI Express
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080NVIDIA® Quadro® P1000
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5XGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics P530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 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 source400 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 source12.0
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x191D
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersPCWorkstation
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® C236
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
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
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneKiller Wireless-AC 1535Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity88
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputs11
Line-outYesYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerSFF
Product colourDiffersBlack, Grey, SilverBlack
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Placement supportedKnown for oneVerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office, McAfee Live SafeUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
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 sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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 sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88173
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek HD ALC221-VB
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers272.7 mm100 mm
DepthDiffers638.2 mm337 mm
HeightDiffers569.2 mm384 mm
WeightDiffers28 kg6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedYesYes
Keyboard includedYesYes
Mouse included on selected markets onlyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard included on selected markets onlyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersNoENERGY STAR
EPEAT ratingKnown for one84.21%Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Packaging dataidentical
Package materialKnown for oneCorrugated cardboard, Low-density polyethylene (LDPE), Polypropylene (PP)Unknown — not stated by the source
Recycling dataidentical
Corrugated cardboard content per packageKnown for one4.64 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Corrugated cardboard content per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one2.64 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Corrugated cardboard content per box for accessoriesKnown for one400 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Corrugated cardboard content per sleeve for accessoriesKnown for one1.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) content per packageKnown for one778 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Polypropylene (PP) content per packageKnown for one120 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUK InternationalUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Products per intermodal container (20ft)Known for one60 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per intermodal container (40ft)Known for one126 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one90 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one99 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet volume weightKnown for one180 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for one39.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of stacking cartonsKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for one80.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for one76 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case gross weightKnown for one30.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case volume weightKnown for one40.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one3 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Layers per palletKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one3 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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