Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Dell Inspiron 560 vs Dell Vostro 230ST

93specifications compared
24differ
69identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell Inspiron 560 has 0.07 GHz more processor frequency than the Dell Vostro 230ST (3 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). The Dell Vostro 230ST has 266 MHz more processor front side bus than the Dell Inspiron 560 (1066 MHz vs 800 MHz). The Dell Inspiron 560 has 4 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Dell Vostro 230ST (15 vs 11). Only the Dell Vostro 230ST has embedded options available. Processor model: E5700 on the Dell Inspiron 560, E6500 on the Dell Vostro 230ST.

Processor model
- Inspiron 560:E5700
- Vostro 230ST:E6500
Processor frequency
- Inspiron 560:3 GHz
- Vostro 230ST:2.93 GHz
Processor cache type
- Inspiron 560:Smart Cache
- Vostro 230ST:L2
Processor front side bus
- Inspiron 560:800 MHz
- Vostro 230ST:1066 MHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Inspiron 560:15
- Vostro 230ST:11
Internal memory
- Inspiron 560:4 GB
- Vostro 230ST:3 GB
Maximum internal memory
- Inspiron 560:8 GB
- Vostro 230ST:4 GB
Total storage capacity
- Inspiron 560:750 GB
- Vostro 230ST:250 GB

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Comparison of Inspiron 560, Vostro 230ST
124 specifications	A Dell Inspiron 560 View product	B Dell Vostro 230ST View product
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	E5700	E6500
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium E5000 Series for Desktop	Intel Pentium E6000 Series for Desktop
Processor codename	Wolfdale	Wolfdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 W	65 W
Tcase	74.1 °C	74.1 °C
Number of processors installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die Transistors	228 M	228 M
Processing Die size	82 mm²	82 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	15	11
Stepping	R0	R0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	3 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	250 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD Super Multi DL
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
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
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA X4500	Intel® GMA X4500
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Audio output channelsKnown for one	7.1 channels	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
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	2	2
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 quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers	2	1
PCI Express x16 slots	1	1
PCI slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power requirementsDiffers	115-240V, 50/60Hz	115 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 W
Design1 differ
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
Product colour	Black	Black
External drive baysDiffers	2x 5.25", 1x 3.5"	1x 5.25"
Internal drive bays	2x 3.5"	2x 3.5"
Chassis typeKnown for one	Micro Tower	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7 Professional
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features2 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 Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	42801	42805
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor package sizeKnown for one	37.5 x 37.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	176 mm	106 mm
DepthDiffers	443 mm	437 mm
HeightDiffers	376 mm	373 mm
WeightDiffers	7.9 kg	5.8 kg
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.8 kg (12.8 lbs)
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	50 - 95 °F	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 65 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source

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