Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Dell Precision T3500 vs Dell Vostro 260 MT

97specifications compared
55differ
42identical
65known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Precision T3500:Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
- Vostro 260 MT:Intel Pentium G
Processor model
- Precision T3500:W3550
- Vostro 260 MT:G630
Processor cores
- Precision T3500:4
- Vostro 260 MT:2
Processor threads
- Precision T3500:8
- Vostro 260 MT:2
Processor boost frequency
- Precision T3500:3.33 GHz
- Vostro 260 MT:2 GHz
Processor frequency
- Precision T3500:3.06 GHz
- Vostro 260 MT:2.7 GHz
Processor cache
- Precision T3500:8 MB
- Vostro 260 MT:3 MB
Bus type
- Precision T3500:QPI
- Vostro 260 MT:DMI

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Comparison of Precision T3500, Vostro 260 MT
162 specifications	A Dell Precision T3500 View product	B Dell Vostro 260 MT View product
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence	Intel Pentium G
Processor modelDiffers	W3550	G630
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	2
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.33 GHz	2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.06 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	DMI
System bus rateDiffers	4.8 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon 3500 Series	Intel Pentium G600 Series for Desktop
Processor codenameDiffers	Bloomfield	Sandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	130 W	65 W
TcaseDiffers	67.9 °C	69.1 °C
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	Socket B (LGA 1366)	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	23	27
Maximum number of SMP processors	1	1
PlatformKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC
SteppingDiffers	D0	Q0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	24 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	800,1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	25.6 GB/s	17 GB/s
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	731 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	263 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one	1.225 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	24 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	3 x 2 GB	1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory channelsDiffers	Triple-channel	Dual-channel
ECCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	250 GB	320 GB
Drive device, buffer sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 MB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1100 MHz
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	Intel
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	2.048 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for one	Quadro 4000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card manufacturerKnown for one	Nvidia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Workstation	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® X58 Express	Intel® H61
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.1 channels
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-TX, 100BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	11	8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantity	1	1
Parallel ports quantityDiffers	1	0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers	3	2
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers	2	1
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ATX
Power supplyDiffers	525 W	300 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115 - 230 V
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Tower	Mini Tower
Number of 5.25" bays	2	2
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Basic
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Compatible operating systems	Windows 7	Windows 7
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display1 differ
Display included	Yes	Yes
Display diagonalDiffers	55.9 cm (22")	47 cm (18.5")
Display typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LED
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000:1
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	170°
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160°
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
ResolutionKnown for one	1680 x 150 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	39720	53483
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR05S
Processor package sizeDiffers	42.5 x 45.0 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	HD	HD
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers	172 mm	175 mm
DepthDiffers	468 mm	436.3 mm
HeightDiffers	447 mm	360 mm
WeightDiffers	17.7 kg	8.2 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	172 x 468 x 447 mm	175 x 436.3 x 360 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab

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