Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Alienware Aurora R7 vs HP Z440 MT + Z23n G2

96specifications compared
51differ
45identical
95known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Aurora R7:Intel® Core™ i7
- Z440 MT + Z23n G2:Intel® Xeon® E5 v4
Processor model
- Aurora R7:i7-8700K
- Z440 MT + Z23n G2:E5-1620V4
Processor cores
- Aurora R7:6
- Z440 MT + Z23n G2:4
Processor threads
- Aurora R7:12
- Z440 MT + Z23n G2:8
Processor boost frequency
- Aurora R7:4.7 GHz
- Z440 MT + Z23n G2:3.8 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aurora R7:3.7 GHz
- Z440 MT + Z23n G2:3.5 GHz
Processor cache
- Aurora R7:12 MB
- Z440 MT + Z23n G2:10 MB
Bus type
- Aurora R7:DMI3
- Z440 MT + Z23n G2:QPI

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Comparison of Aurora R7, Z440 MT + Z23n G2
191 specifications	A Alienware Aurora R7 View product	B HP Z440 MT + Z23n G2 View product
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Xeon® E5 v4
Processor generationKnown for one	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-8700K	E5-1620V4
Processor coresDiffers	6	4
Processor threadsDiffers	12	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4.7 GHz	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.7 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	12 MB	10 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI3	QPI
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	0 GT/s
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Series	Intel Xeon E5-1600 v4
Processor codenameDiffers	Coffee Lake	Broadwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	95 W	140 W
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	40
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	64 GB	1.53 TB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	2666 MHz	1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	41.6 GB/s	76.8 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffers	No	Yes
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	69 °C
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LGA 2011-v3
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	R0
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	128 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	4x DIMM	8x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	2666 MHz	2400 MHz
Memory channelsDiffers	Dual-channel	Quad-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	2.51 TB	1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	2 TB	1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	PCI Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	No	No
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
On-board graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	11 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5X	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 630	Not available
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	64 GB	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	350 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1200 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x3E92	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
CUDAKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CUDA coresKnown for one	3584	Unknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	24	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	PC	Workstation
Market positioningKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard form factorKnown for one	micro ATX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one	7.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® C612
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	6	8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	850 W	700 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Midi Tower	Mini Tower
Placement supportedKnown for one	Vertical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Liquid cooling systemKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 10 Pro
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffers	No	Yes
Display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	58.4 cm (23")
Display typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000:1
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	178°
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	178°
Processor special features3 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 TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	126684	92991
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	45 x 52.5 mm
Scalability	1S	1S
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	PCG 2015D	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR2P7
Audio1 differ
Audio chipDiffers	Realtek ALC3861	Realtek ALC221
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 65 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 3048 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 10668 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	212 mm	169 mm
DepthDiffers	360.5 mm	445 mm
HeightDiffers	472.5 mm	432 mm
WeightDiffers	14.8 kg	11 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
BD interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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