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Dell OptiPlex 990 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100 vs Dell Vostro 230ST

98specifications compared
43differ
55identical
52known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell OptiPlex 990 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100 has 2 more processor threads than the Dell Vostro 230ST (4 vs 2). The Dell OptiPlex 990 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100 has 0.17 GHz more processor frequency than the Dell Vostro 230ST (3.1 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Dell OptiPlex 990 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100 has 1 MB more processor cache than the Dell Vostro 230ST (3 MB vs 2 MB). Only the Dell Vostro 230ST has embedded options available. Only the Dell OptiPlex 990 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100 has Intel Dual Display Capable Technology.

Processor family
- OptiPlex 990 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:Intel® Core™ i3
- Vostro 230ST:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- OptiPlex 990 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:i3-2100
- Vostro 230ST:E6500
Processor threads
- OptiPlex 990 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:4
- Vostro 230ST:2
Processor frequency
- OptiPlex 990 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:3.1 GHz
- Vostro 230ST:2.93 GHz
Processor cache
- OptiPlex 990 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:3 MB
- Vostro 230ST:2 MB
Processor cache type
- OptiPlex 990 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:Smart Cache
- Vostro 230ST:L2
Bus type
- OptiPlex 990 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:DMI
- Vostro 230ST:FSB
Processor lithography
- OptiPlex 990 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100:32 nm
- Vostro 230ST:45 nm

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Comparison of 990, Vostro 230ST
150 specifications	A Dell OptiPlex 990 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2100 Model 990 View product	B Dell Vostro 230ST View product
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2100	E6500
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series	Intel Pentium E6000 Series for Desktop
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Wolfdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35, 65	65 W
TcaseDiffers	69.1 °C	74.1 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 775 (Socket T)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	31	11
PlatformKnown for one	PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	Q0	R0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for one	DDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	1066,1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one	21 GB/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	228 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	82 mm²
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	3 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	4x DIMM	2x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for one	Dual-channel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD Super Multi DL
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
RAID levelsKnown for one	0, 1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, SDHC
Floppy drive installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics 2000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	850 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1100 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x102	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® GMA X4500
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® QM67 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
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-Fi	No	No
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	10	8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	2
Line-out	Yes	Yes
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Serial ports quantity	1	1
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 slots	1	1
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers	2	1
PCI slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply	250 W	250 W
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for one	Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
External drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x 5.25"
Internal drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x 3.5"
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 7 Home Basic 32/64-Bit Windows 7 Home Premium 32/64-Bit Windows 7 Professional 32/64-Bit Windows 7 Ultimate 32/64-Bit Windows Vista Home Basic (SP2) 32/64-Bit Windows Vista Business (SP2) 32/64-Bit Windows Vista Ultimate (SP2) 32-Bit Ubuntu Linux	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibility	No	No
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features12 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
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® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53422	42805
Processor package sizeKnown for one	37.5 x 37.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	102 mm	106 mm
DepthDiffers	410 mm	437 mm
HeightDiffers	360 mm	373 mm
WeightDiffers	7.56 kg	5.8 kg
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.8 kg (12.8 lbs)
Packaging content1 differ
Mouse includedDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Energy Star 5.0, EPEAT, CECP, TCO 05, WEEE, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
DVD read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16x
DVD write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16x
Multimediaidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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