Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Dell OptiPlex 580 DTV vs Dell Precision T3500

57specifications compared
34differ
23identical
101known for one product only

Key differences

Processor manufacturer
- OptiPlex 580 DTV:AMD
- Precision T3500:Intel
Processor family
- OptiPlex 580 DTV:AMD Athlon II X2
- Precision T3500:Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor model
- OptiPlex 580 DTV:B26
- Precision T3500:W3550
Processor cores
- OptiPlex 580 DTV:2
- Precision T3500:4
Processor threads
- OptiPlex 580 DTV:2
- Precision T3500:8
Processor frequency
- OptiPlex 580 DTV:3.2 GHz
- Precision T3500:3.06 GHz
Processor cache
- OptiPlex 580 DTV:2 MB
- Precision T3500:8 MB
Processor cache type
- OptiPlex 580 DTV:L2
- Precision T3500:Smart Cache

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Comparison of OptiPlex 580 DTV, Precision T3500
158 specifications	A Dell OptiPlex 580 DTV View product	B Dell Precision T3500 View product
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	AMD Athlon II X2	Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffers	B26	W3550
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.33 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	3.06 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QPI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.8 GT/s
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Xeon 3500 Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bloomfield
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130 W
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	67.9 °C
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	Socket AM3	Socket B (LGA 1366)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	731 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	263 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23
Maximum number of SMP processors	1	1
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.225 V
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	D0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800,1066 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PlatformKnown for one	PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	6 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	24 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	3 x 2 GB
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Memory channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Triple-channel
Memory slotsKnown for one	4x DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	250 GB	250 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA III
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Total storage capacityKnown for one	250 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.048 GB
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Quadro 4000
Graphics card familyDiffers	ATI	NVIDIA
Graphics card manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Nvidia
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	AMD Radeon HD 4000	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	AMD Radeon HD 4200	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffers	PC	Workstation
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD 785G	Intel® X58 Express
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-TX, 100BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	8	11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
eSATA ports quantity	1	1
Serial ports quantity	1	1
Parallel ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers	2	3
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI Express x16 slots	2	2
PCI slotsDiffers	1	2
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	255 W	525 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Desktop	Tower
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers	1	2
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureDiffers	32-bit	64-bit
Compatible operating systems	Windows 7	Windows 7
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display included	Yes	Yes
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	55.9 cm (22")
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
ResolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1680 x 150 pixels
Display resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 1024 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	5:4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	800:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	250 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	160°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	160°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	39720
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42.5 x 45.0 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audioidentical
Audio system	HD	HD
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	114 mm	172 mm
DepthDiffers	399 mm	468 mm
HeightDiffers	353 mm	447 mm
WeightDiffers	8.26 kg	17.7 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	114 x 399 x 353 mm	172 x 468 x 447 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	CECP, TCO 05, CES, FEMP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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