Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Dell Optiplex 380 SF vs Dell Vostro 230ST

107specifications compared
25differ
82identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell Optiplex 380 SF has 1 MB more processor cache than the Dell Vostro 230ST (3 MB vs 2 MB). The Dell Optiplex 380 SF has 70 GB more total storage capacity than the Dell Vostro 230ST (320 GB vs 250 GB). The Dell Vostro 230ST has 8 x more DVD read speed than the Dell Optiplex 380 SF (16x vs 8x). Only the Dell Vostro 230ST has card reader integrated. Only the Dell Optiplex 380 SF has DVI port.

Processor family
- Optiplex 380 SF:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- Vostro 230ST:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- Optiplex 380 SF:E7500
- Vostro 230ST:E6500
Processor cache
- Optiplex 380 SF:3 MB
- Vostro 230ST:2 MB
Total storage capacity
- Optiplex 380 SF:320 GB
- Vostro 230ST:250 GB
Optical drive type
- Optiplex 380 SF:DVD-RW
- Vostro 230ST:DVD Super Multi DL
HDD interface
- Optiplex 380 SF:SATA II
- Vostro 230ST:SATA
Card reader integrated
- Optiplex 380 SF:No
- Vostro 230ST:Yes
DVD read speed
- Optiplex 380 SF:8x
- Vostro 230ST:16x

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Comparison of Optiplex 380 SF, Vostro 230ST
124 specifications	A Dell Optiplex 380 SF View product	B Dell Vostro 230ST View product
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	E7500	E6500
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequency	2.93 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	1066 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 Core 2 Duo E7000 Series	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 installed	1	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)	11	11
Stepping	R0	R0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	3 GB	3 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x DIMM	2x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD Super Multi DL
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA II	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, SDHC
Floppy drive installed	No	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
Optical drive2 differ
DVD read speedDiffers	8x	16x
DVD write speedDiffers	8x	16x
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 & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	8	8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	2	2
Line-out	Yes	Yes
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI portDiffers	Yes	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 quantity	1	1
Parallel ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x16 slots	1	1
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Power supplyDiffers	235 W	250 W
Design2 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	1x 5.25", 1x 3.5"	1x 5.25"
Internal drive baysDiffers	1x 3.5"	2x 3.5"
Chassis typeKnown for one	SFF	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)Differs	2	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	36503	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 codeKnown for one	SLB9Z	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	37.5 x 37.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	93 mm	106 mm
DepthDiffers	340 mm	437 mm
HeightDiffers	314 mm	373 mm
WeightDiffers	7 kg	5.8 kg
Weight (imperial)Differs	6.99 kg (15.4 lbs)	5.8 kg (12.8 lbs)
Product dimensions (without stand, imperial)Known for one	94 x 340.4 x 315 mm (3.7 x 13.4 x 12.4")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integrated	No	No

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