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Dell OptiPlex 980 MT vs Dell OptiPlex 980MT

122specifications compared
27differ
95identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell OptiPlex 980MT has 2 more processor cores than the Dell OptiPlex 980 MT (4 vs 2). The Dell OptiPlex 980MT has 4 more processor threads than the Dell OptiPlex 980 MT (8 vs 4). The Dell OptiPlex 980 MT has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the Dell OptiPlex 980MT (3.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). Only the Dell OptiPlex 980 MT has on-board graphics card. Only the Dell OptiPlex 980MT has embedded options available.

Processor family
- OptiPlex 980 MT:Intel® Core™ i5
- OptiPlex 980MT:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- OptiPlex 980 MT:Intel® Core™ i5
- OptiPlex 980MT:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- OptiPlex 980 MT:i5-650
- OptiPlex 980MT:i7-860
Processor cores
- OptiPlex 980 MT:2
- OptiPlex 980MT:4
Processor threads
- OptiPlex 980 MT:4
- OptiPlex 980MT:8
Processor frequency
- OptiPlex 980 MT:3.2 GHz
- OptiPlex 980MT:2.8 GHz
Processor cache
- OptiPlex 980 MT:4 MB
- OptiPlex 980MT:8 MB
Processor lithography
- OptiPlex 980 MT:32 nm
- OptiPlex 980MT:45 nm

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Comparison of OptiPlex 980 MT, OptiPlex 980MT
133 specifications	A Dell OptiPlex 980 MT View product	B Dell OptiPlex 980MT View product
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-650	i7-860
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequency	3.46 GHz	3.46 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-600 Desktop Series	Intel Core i7-800 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarkdale	Lynnfield
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	73 W	95 W
TcaseDiffers	72.6 °C	72.7 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socket	LGA 1156 (Socket H)	LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	21
Platform	PC	PC
SteppingKnown for one	C2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	16 GB	16 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3 1066/1333	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	21 GB/s	21 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066,1333 MHz
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)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	4x DIMM	4x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Optical drive type	DVD-RW	DVD-RW
HDD interface	SATA II	SATA II
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	No	No
Floppy drive installed	No	No
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 MB
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel X4500	AMD Radeon HD 3450
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	733 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	AMD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.256 GB
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Optical driveidentical
CD read speed	16x	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 & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	12	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 outputs	2	2
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 quantity	1	1
Serial ports quantity	1	1
Parallel ports quantity	1	1
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 slots	2	2
PCI slots	2	2
Poweridentical
Power supply type	AC	AC
Power requirements	100-240V	100-240V
Power supply	305 W	305 W
Designidentical
Chassis type	Mini Tower	Mini Tower
Product colour	Black	Black
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Mac compatibility	No	No
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Live Roxio Creator 10.3 Software
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
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 Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	36 bit	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43546	41316
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	187 mm	187 mm
Depth	437.9 mm	437.9 mm
Height	401 mm	401 mm
Weight	11.4 kg	11.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	No	No
Certificatesidentical
Certification	ENERGY STAR 5.0, EPEAT Gold, CECP, TCO 05, WEEE, CES, Japan Green PC, FEMP, South Korea Eco-label, EU RoHS, China RoHS	ENERGY STAR 5.0, EPEAT Gold, CECP, TCO 05, WEEE, CES, Japan Green PC, FEMP, South Korea Eco-label, EU RoHS, China RoHS
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Drive bays	3x 3.5", 2x 5.25"	3x 3.5", 2x 5.25"

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