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Dell Inspiron 570 AMD Athlon II X2 250 vs Dell OptiPlex 790 DT

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 20identical
  • 100known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell OptiPlex 790 DT has 2 more processor cores than the Dell Inspiron 570 AMD Athlon II X2 250 (4 vs 2). The Dell OptiPlex 790 DT has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the Dell Inspiron 570 AMD Athlon II X2 250 (3.4 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Dell OptiPlex 790 DT has 6 MB more processor cache than the Dell Inspiron 570 AMD Athlon II X2 250 (8 MB vs 2 MB). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the Dell Inspiron 570 AMD Athlon II X2 250, Intel on the Dell OptiPlex 790 DT. Processor family: AMD Athlon II X2 on the Dell Inspiron 570 AMD Athlon II X2 250, Intel® Core™ i7 on the Dell OptiPlex 790 DT.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Inspiron 570 AMD Athlon II X2 250:AMD
    • OptiPlex 790 DT:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Inspiron 570 AMD Athlon II X2 250:AMD Athlon II X2
    • OptiPlex 790 DT:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Inspiron 570 AMD Athlon II X2 250:250
    • OptiPlex 790 DT:i7-2600
  • Processor cores
    • Inspiron 570 AMD Athlon II X2 250:2
    • OptiPlex 790 DT:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Inspiron 570 AMD Athlon II X2 250:3 GHz
    • OptiPlex 790 DT:3.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Inspiron 570 AMD Athlon II X2 250:2 MB
    • OptiPlex 790 DT:8 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Inspiron 570 AMD Athlon II X2 250:L2
    • OptiPlex 790 DT:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Inspiron 570 AMD Athlon II X2 250:Socket AM3
    • OptiPlex 790 DT:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)

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Comparison of 570, OptiPlex 790 DT
144 specifications
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Athlon II X2Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers250i7-2600
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-2600 Desktop Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72.6 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PlatformKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD±RW
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4200Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1350 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x102
Graphics card familyDiffersATIIntel
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Q65 Express
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
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)
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-TX, 100BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers410
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputsDiffers12
Line-outYesYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slots11
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
PCI slotsDiffers21
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers300 W250 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini TowerDesktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
External drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 5.25"
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 3.5"
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52213
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR00B
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers175.9 mm40.2 mm
DepthDiffers422.2 mm161.4 mm
HeightDiffers375.3 mm141.7 mm
WeightKnown for one7.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one175.9 x 422.2 x 375.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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