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Dell 3050 SFF i5 6500 4GB 500GB vs Dell XPS 8930 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8700

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 82identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 3050 SFF i5 6500 4GB 500GB:Intel® Core™ i5
    • XPS 8930 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8700:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 3050 SFF i5 6500 4GB 500GB:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • XPS 8930 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8700:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 3050 SFF i5 6500 4GB 500GB:i5-6500
    • XPS 8930 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8700:i7-8700
  • Processor cores
    • 3050 SFF i5 6500 4GB 500GB:4
    • XPS 8930 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8700:6
  • Processor threads
    • 3050 SFF i5 6500 4GB 500GB:4
    • XPS 8930 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8700:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3050 SFF i5 6500 4GB 500GB:3.6 GHz
    • XPS 8930 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8700:4.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 3050 SFF i5 6500 4GB 500GB:6 MB
    • XPS 8930 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8700:12 MB
  • Processor codename
    • 3050 SFF i5 6500 4GB 500GB:Skylake
    • XPS 8930 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8700:Coffee Lake

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Comparison of 3050 SFF i5 6500 4GB 500GB, 8930
185 specifications
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-6500i7-8700
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers412
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz4.6 GHz
Processor frequency3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB12 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDMI3DMI3
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6500 Desktop seriesIntel Core i7-8700 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeCoffee Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W65 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Maximum internal memory supported by processor64 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers2133,1333,1600,1866 MHz2666 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs34.1 GB/s41.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
TcaseKnown for one71 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneR0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one1.35 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers2400 MHz2666 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of storage drives installed11
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD size3.5"3.5"
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 1030
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB64 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19120x3E92
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CUDA coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Market positioningDiffersBusinessGaming
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Z370
Password protectionYesYes
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 channels
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — 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-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Line-outYesYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portNoNo
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers13
Power3 differ
Power supplyDiffers180 W460 W
Power supply input voltageDiffers90 - 264 V100 - 240 V
Power supply input frequencyDiffers47/63 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersSFFTower
Placement supportedDiffersHorizontal/VerticalVertical
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Cable lock slotYesYes
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal, Plastic
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NIYesYes
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers88184126686
Processor codeDiffersSR2BXSR3QS
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability1S1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationPCG 2015CPCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWaves MaxxAudio Pro
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC3234Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 65 °C-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%0 - 95%
Operating altitude-15.2 - 3048 m-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude-15.2 - 10668 m-15.2 - 10668 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers92.7 mm180 mm
DepthDiffers292.1 mm356 mm
HeightDiffers290.1 mm386.5 mm
WeightDiffers5.14 kg10 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
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
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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