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Dell Precision 5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620 vs Dell XPS 8700 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 71differ
  • 50identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Precision 5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
    • XPS 8700 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Precision 5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:E5-2620
    • XPS 8700 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770:i7-4770
  • Processor cores
    • Precision 5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:6
    • XPS 8700 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770:4
  • Processor threads
    • Precision 5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:12
    • XPS 8700 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Precision 5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:2.5 GHz
    • XPS 8700 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770:3.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Precision 5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:2 GHz
    • XPS 8700 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770:3.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Precision 5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:15 MB
    • XPS 8700 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770:8 MB
  • Bus type
    • Precision 5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:QPI
    • XPS 8700 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770:DMI2

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182 specifications
Processor23 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersE5-2620i7-4770
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers128
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rateDiffers7.2 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2600Intel Core i7-4700 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy Bridge EPHaswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W84 W
TcaseDiffers77.4 °C72.72 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers4016
PCI Express configurationsDiffersx4, x8, x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of QPI linksDiffers21
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
SteppingDiffersC2C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers750 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800,1066,1333 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs42.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffersYesNo
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one25Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB12 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x DIMM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
Non-ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one4 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi DL
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD size3.5"3.5"
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, miniSD, MMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC, SmartMedia, xD
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1, 5, 10
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® Quadro® K4000NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 645
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB1 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards11
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 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 source1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2/12
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x412
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Graphics card DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersWorkstationPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Z87
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
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 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers114
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
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 quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputsDiffers15
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers20
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots3 differ
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers23
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers41
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers825 W460 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMidi TowerDesktop
Placement supportedVerticalVertical
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers12
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
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 7 ProfessionalWindows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 7 ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features20 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs21
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
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 sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6459475122
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR149
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityDiffers2S1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2013D
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one46 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersRealtek ALC269QWaves MaxxAudio Pro
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers172.6 mm185 mm
DepthDiffers471 mm444 mm
HeightDiffers414 mm406.8 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedYesYes
Keyboard includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCECP, GS MarkUnknown — not stated by the source

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