Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Dell Optiplex 780 SFF vs Dell Vostro A100

106specifications compared
48differ
58identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell Optiplex 780 SFF has 1 more processor cores than the Dell Vostro A100 (2 vs 1). The Dell Optiplex 780 SFF has 1.33 GHz more processor frequency than the Dell Vostro A100 (2.93 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Dell Optiplex 780 SFF has 2.488 MB more processor cache than the Dell Vostro A100 (3 MB vs 0.512 MB). Only the Dell Optiplex 780 SFF has enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology. Only the Dell Optiplex 780 SFF has idle States.

Processor family
- Optiplex 780 SFF:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- Vostro A100:Intel Atom®
Processor model
- Optiplex 780 SFF:E7500
- Vostro A100:230
Processor cores
- Optiplex 780 SFF:2
- Vostro A100:1
Processor frequency
- Optiplex 780 SFF:2.93 GHz
- Vostro A100:1.6 GHz
Processor cache
- Optiplex 780 SFF:3 MB
- Vostro A100:0.512 MB
Processor front side bus
- Optiplex 780 SFF:1066 MHz
- Vostro A100:533 MHz
Processor codename
- Optiplex 780 SFF:Wolfdale
- Vostro A100:Diamondville
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Optiplex 780 SFF:65 W
- Vostro A100:4 W

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Comparison of Optiplex 780 SFF, Vostro A100
135 specifications	A Dell Optiplex 780 SFF View product	B Dell Vostro A100 View product
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel Atom®
Processor modelDiffers	E7500	230
Processor coresDiffers	2	1
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	0.512 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	1066 MHz	533 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 Atom 200 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Wolfdale	Diamondville
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	65 W	4 W
TcaseDiffers	74.1 °C	85.2 °C
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 775 (Socket T)	BGA 437
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	228 M	47 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	82 mm²	26 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	11	12
Platform	PC	PC
SteppingDiffers	R0	C0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of processors installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	1 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	1 x 1 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	533 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	160 GB
Optical drive type	DVD-RW	DVD-RW
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for one	16 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	No	No
Floppy drive installed	No	No
Storage drive average seek timeKnown for one	8.5 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500	Intel® GMA 950
Graphics card RAMDACKnown for one	350 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.256 GB
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0 channels
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	No	No
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Fast Ethernet
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	9	6
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	2	1
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	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Parallel ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsDiffers	2	1
Power2 differ
Power requirementsDiffers	90 - 264 V	115 - 240 V, 50 - 60Hz
Power supplyDiffers	235 W	180 W
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	SFF	Mini Tower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black	Black
External drive baysKnown for one	1x 3.5", 1x 5.25"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal drive baysKnown for one	1x 3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows Vista Home Basic
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Win 7 Ultimate/Vista Business/Vista Home Basic Ubuntu Linux	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features9 differ
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesDiffers	Yes	No
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 StateDiffers	Yes	No
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	No
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	35635
Processor codeDiffers	SLB9Z	SLB6Z
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	22 x 22 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
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
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	50 - 95 °F	50 - 95 °F
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 65 °C	-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%	20 - 80%
Operating altitude	-15.2 - 3048 m	-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude	-15.2 - 10668 m	-15.2 - 10668 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	92.6 mm	180 mm
DepthDiffers	340 mm	450 mm
HeightDiffers	314 mm	359 mm
WeightDiffers	6.8 kg	12.7 kg
Weight (imperial)Known for one	6.8 kg (15 lbs)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
CertificationKnown for one	EPEAT Gold, CECP, TCO 05, WEEE, CES, RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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