Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Dell XPS 8700 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770 vs Dell Precision R5500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5620

102specifications compared
63differ
39identical
76known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- XPS 8700 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770:Intel® Core™ i7
- Precision R5500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5620:Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Processor model
- XPS 8700 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770:i7-4770
- Precision R5500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5620:E5620
Processor boost frequency
- XPS 8700 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770:3.9 GHz
- Precision R5500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5620:2.66 GHz
Processor frequency
- XPS 8700 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770:3.4 GHz
- Precision R5500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5620:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- XPS 8700 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770:8 MB
- Precision R5500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5620:12 MB
Bus type
- XPS 8700 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770:DMI2
- Precision R5500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5620:QPI
System bus rate
- XPS 8700 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770:5 GT/s
- Precision R5500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5620:5.86 GT/s
Processor lithography
- XPS 8700 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770:22 nm
- Precision R5500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5620:32 nm

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Comparison of 8700, R5500
178 specifications	A Dell XPS 8700 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770 Model 8700 View product	B Dell Precision R5500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5620 Model R5500 View product
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Processor generationKnown for one	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4770	E5620
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.9 GHz	2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	12 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	QPI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	5.86 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4700 Desktop series	Intel Xeon 5600 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Westmere EP
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	84 W	80 W
TcaseDiffers	72.72 °C	77.6 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	3.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of QPI linksDiffers	1	2
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)	Socket B (LGA 1366)
SteppingDiffers	C0	B1
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	32 GB	288 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3 800/1066
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1333,1600 MHz	800,1066 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffers	No	Yes
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one	1.5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	24 GB	192 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	4x DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsDiffers	Dual-channel	Triple-channel
Non-ECCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	2 TB	1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD±RW
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	2 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	CF, 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	Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levelsDiffers	1, 5, 10	0, 1
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 645	NVIDIA® Quadro® 2000
Discrete graphics card memory	1 GB	1 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Not available
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	350 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1200 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	11.2/12	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x412	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffers	PC	Workstation
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® Z87	Intel® 5520
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one	7.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	1	1
Network1 differ
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-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	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 & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	6	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	2
Headphone outputsDiffers	5	1
Line-outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers	1	2
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one	460 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for one	Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Placement supportedKnown for one	Vertical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Liquid cooling systemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Stainless steel
Cooling type	Active	Active
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features18 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs	1	2
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75122	47925
Processor codeDiffers	SR149	SLBV4
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	42.5 X 45 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one	1S	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	PCG 2013D	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	1.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 bit
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Waves MaxxAudio Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	185 mm	440.6 mm
DepthDiffers	444 mm	753.6 mm
HeightDiffers	406.8 mm	86.3 mm
WeightKnown for one	13.8 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard includedDiffers	Yes	No
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	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
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CEC; WEEE; GS Mark; Energy Law, Green PC

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