Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

ASUS VivoPC VM42B-S028V Intel® Celeron® 2957U vs Lenovo ThinkStation P500 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-1607V3

111specifications compared
61differ
50identical
68known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- VivoPC VM42B-S028V Intel® Celeron® 2957U:Intel® Celeron®
- ThinkStation P500 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-1607V3:Intel Xeon E5 v3
Processor model
- VivoPC VM42B-S028V Intel® Celeron® 2957U:2957U
- ThinkStation P500 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-1607V3:E5-1607V3
Processor cores
- VivoPC VM42B-S028V Intel® Celeron® 2957U:2
- ThinkStation P500 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-1607V3:4
Processor threads
- VivoPC VM42B-S028V Intel® Celeron® 2957U:2
- ThinkStation P500 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-1607V3:4
Processor frequency
- VivoPC VM42B-S028V Intel® Celeron® 2957U:1.4 GHz
- ThinkStation P500 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-1607V3:3.1 GHz
Processor cache
- VivoPC VM42B-S028V Intel® Celeron® 2957U:2 MB
- ThinkStation P500 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-1607V3:10 MB
Bus type
- VivoPC VM42B-S028V Intel® Celeron® 2957U:DMI2
- ThinkStation P500 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-1607V3:QPI
System bus rate
- VivoPC VM42B-S028V Intel® Celeron® 2957U:5 GT/s
- ThinkStation P500 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-1607V3:0 GT/s

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Comparison of VM42B-S028V, P500
179 specifications	A ASUS VivoPC VM42B-S028V Intel® Celeron® 2957U Model VM42B-S028V View product	B Lenovo ThinkStation P500 Intel Xeon E5 v3 E5-1607V3 Model P500 View product
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel Xeon E5 v3
Processor modelDiffers	2957U	E5-1607V3
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.4 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	10 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	QPI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	0 GT/s
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Celeron Processor 2000 Series for Mobile	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	140 W
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	40
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 1x4	x4, x8, x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	LGA 2011-v3
SteppingDiffers	D0	R2
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	16 GB	768 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1333,1600 MHz	1333,1600,1866 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	25.6 GB/s	59 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffers	No	Yes
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	66 °C
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Memory5 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	128 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	2x DIMM	8x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	2133 MHz
Memory channelsDiffers	Dual-channel	Quad-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD-RW
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of storage drives installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA III	SATA III
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
RAID supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RAID levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Not available
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	200 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1000 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Mini PC	Workstation
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® C612
Optical drive1 differ
Optical drives quantityDiffers	0	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	8
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	65 W	490 W
Design3 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Nettop	Tower
Placement supportedDiffers	Horizontal	Vertical
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	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features18 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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-x	VT-d, VT-x
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78942	82762
Processor codeDiffers	SR1DV	SR20M
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	52.5 x 45.0 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ScalabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1S
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HDA	HD
Speakers suppliedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	190 mm	175 mm
DepthDiffers	190 mm	470 mm
HeightDiffers	56.2 mm	440 mm
WeightDiffers	1.2 kg	22.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	No	No
Keyboard included	No	No
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	BSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/VCCI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
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 x4 (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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-15.2 - 3048 m

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