Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Dell Optiplex 790 vs HP 8000 Convertible Minitower

97specifications compared
46differ
51identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell Optiplex 790 has 2 more processor cores than the HP 8000 Convertible Minitower (4 vs 2). The Dell Optiplex 790 has 2 more processor threads than the HP 8000 Convertible Minitower (4 vs 2). The HP 8000 Convertible Minitower has 0.06 GHz more processor frequency than the Dell Optiplex 790 (3.16 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). Only the Dell Optiplex 790 has embedded options available. Only the Dell Optiplex 790 has Intel Dual Display Capable Technology.

Processor family
- Optiplex 790:Intel® Core™ i5
- 8000 Convertible Minitower:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Optiplex 790:i5-2400
- 8000 Convertible Minitower:E8500
Processor cores
- Optiplex 790:4
- 8000 Convertible Minitower:2
Processor threads
- Optiplex 790:4
- 8000 Convertible Minitower:2
Processor frequency
- Optiplex 790:3.1 GHz
- 8000 Convertible Minitower:3.16 GHz
Processor cache type
- Optiplex 790:Smart Cache
- 8000 Convertible Minitower:L2
Bus type
- Optiplex 790:DMI
- 8000 Convertible Minitower:FSB
Processor lithography
- Optiplex 790:32 nm
- 8000 Convertible Minitower:45 nm

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Comparison of Optiplex 790, 8000 Convertible Minitower
148 specifications	A Dell Optiplex 790 View product	B HP 8000 Convertible Minitower View product
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2400	E8500
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.16 GHz
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Desktop Series	Intel Core 2 Duo E8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Wolfdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	95 W	65 W
TcaseDiffers	72.6 °C	72.4 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 775 (Socket T)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	31	9.5
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for one	DDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	1066,1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one	21 GB/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Processor system typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DP
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	107 mm²
PlatformKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.850/1.3625 V
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C0
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	4x DIMM	4x DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsKnown for one	Dual-channel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-ROM	DVD Super Multi
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® GMA
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 2000	Intel® GMA 4500
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	850 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1100 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x102	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
Performance1 differ
Product type	PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® Q65 Express	Intel® Q45
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)
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	10	10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	2	1
Line-outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots3 differ
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers	1	3
PCI Express x1 slots	1	1
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers	1	2
PCI slotsDiffers	1	3
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one	250 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240V
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Desktop	Mini Tower
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers	1	3
Product colour	Black	Black
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureDiffers	64-bit	32-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features13 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52207	33911
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLAPK
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	102 mm	177 mm
DepthDiffers	410 mm	444 mm
HeightDiffers	360 mm	447 mm
WeightDiffers	7.56 kg	11.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	CECP, TCO 05, WEEE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for one	TPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek ALC261
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%

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