Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Dell Desktop 3000 Series vs Dell XPS 8700 i5 8GB 1TB

134specifications compared
15differ
119identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Internal memory
- Desktop 3000 Series:12 GB
- XPS 8700 i5 8GB 1TB:8 GB
Memory slots
- Desktop 3000 Series:2x SO-DIMM
- XPS 8700 i5 8GB 1TB:4x DIMM
Optical drive type
- Desktop 3000 Series:DVD Super Multi
- XPS 8700 i5 8GB 1TB:DVD±RW
Discrete graphics card model
- Desktop 3000 Series:Not available
- XPS 8700 i5 8GB 1TB:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635
Motherboard chipset
- Desktop 3000 Series:Intel® H81
- XPS 8700 i5 8GB 1TB:Intel® Z87
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- Desktop 3000 Series:4
- XPS 8700 i5 8GB 1TB:6
Headphone outputs
- Desktop 3000 Series:1
- XPS 8700 i5 8GB 1TB:4
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- Desktop 3000 Series:1
- XPS 8700 i5 8GB 1TB:0

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Comparison of Desktop 3000 Series, XPS 8700 i5 8GB 1TB
167 specifications	A Dell Desktop 3000 Series View product	B Dell XPS 8700 i5 8GB 1TB View product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model	i5-4440	i5-4440
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	3.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor frequency	3.1 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i5-4400 Desktop series	Intel Core i5-4400 Desktop series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	84 W	84 W
Tcase	72.72 °C	72.72 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of QPI links	1	1
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socket	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Stepping	C0	C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	1333,1600 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Non-ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 + 1 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD±RW
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, MS Pro-HG Duo, MSXC, SD
RAID supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RAID levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.1	11.1
On-board graphics card ID	0x412	0x412
Performance1 differ
Product type	PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® H81	Intel® Z87
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1 channels
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	1	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	6
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	4
Line-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	300 W	460 W
Designidentical
Chassis type	Mini Tower	Mini Tower
Placement supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Vertical
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Product colour	Black	Black
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK ID	75038	75038
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability	1S	1S
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specification	PCG 2013D	PCG 2013D
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel Smart Connect Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	177.8 mm	185.4 mm
DepthDiffers	431.8 mm	444.5 mm
HeightDiffers	368.3 mm	406.4 mm
WeightDiffers	7.93 kg	13.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CECP

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