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Dell Precision 5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620 vs Dell Precision T1700 Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1240V3

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 69identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Precision 5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
    • Precision T1700 Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1240V3:Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
  • Processor model
    • Precision 5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:E5-2620
    • Precision T1700 Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1240V3:E3-1240V3
  • Processor cores
    • Precision 5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:6
    • Precision T1700 Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1240V3:4
  • Processor threads
    • Precision 5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:12
    • Precision T1700 Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1240V3:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Precision 5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:2.5 GHz
    • Precision T1700 Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1240V3:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Precision 5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:2 GHz
    • Precision T1700 Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1240V3:3.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Precision 5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:15 MB
    • Precision T1700 Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1240V3:8 MB
  • Processor lithography
    • Precision 5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:32 nm
    • Precision T1700 Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family E3-1240V3:22 nm

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Comparison of 5600, T1700
152 specifications
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2620E3-1240V3
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers128
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeQPIQPI
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2600Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3
Processor codenameDiffersSandy Bridge EPHaswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W80 W
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 processorYesYes
System bus rateKnown for one7.2 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one77.4 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one25Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs4 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x DIMM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
Non-ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Optical drive typeDVD±RWDVD±RW
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD size3.5"3.5"
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® Quadro® K4000NVIDIA® Quadro® K600
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers3 GB1 GB
Number of discrete graphics cards11
On-board graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Performanceidentical
Product typeWorkstationWorkstation
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® C226
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
Networkidentical
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-FiNoNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers116
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
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 portDiffersNoYes
PS/2 ports quantity22
Serial ports quantity11
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" bays22
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers42
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers825 W290 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMidi TowerMini Tower
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers12
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Placement supportedKnown for oneVerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 7 ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features15 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 TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
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 sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
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)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6459475055
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR152
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® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one46 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersRealtek ALC269QHD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers172.6 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers471 mm435 mm
HeightDiffers414 mm360 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedYesYes
Keyboard includedYesYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCECP, GS MarkCECP, GS

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