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Dell Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603 vs Dell Precision T5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620

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  • 27differ
  • 51identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell Precision T5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620 has 2 more processor cores than the Dell Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603 (6 vs 4). The Dell Precision T5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620 has 8 more processor threads than the Dell Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603 (12 vs 4). The Dell Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603 has 0.8 GHz more processor frequency than the Dell Precision T5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620 (2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). Only the Dell Precision T5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620 has embedded options available. Only the Dell Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603 has Intel Flex Memory Access.

  • Processor model
    • Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:E5-1603
    • Precision T5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:E5-2620
  • Processor cores
    • Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:4
    • Precision T5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:6
  • Processor threads
    • Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:4
    • Precision T5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:12
  • Processor frequency
    • Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:2.8 GHz
    • Precision T5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:10 MB
    • Precision T5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:15 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:L3
    • Precision T5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:Smart Cache
  • System bus rate
    • Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:0 GT/s
    • Precision T5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:7.2 GT/s
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:130 W
    • Precision T5600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2620:95 W

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Comparison of T3600, T5600
115 specifications
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-1603E5-2620
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers412
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers10 MB15 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Bus typeQPIQPI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rateDiffers0 GT/s7.2 GT/s
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Xeon E5-2600
Processor codenameSandy Bridge EPSandy Bridge EP
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs130 W95 W
TcaseDiffers64 °C77.4 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4040
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcex4, x8, x16
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of processors installedDiffers12
Processor socketLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2825
SteppingDiffersM1C2
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers375 GB750 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800,1066 MHz800,1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs31.4 GB/s42.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsQuad-channelQuad-channel
Storage3 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD+/-RWDVD Super Multi
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
HDD capacityDiffers250 GB0 GB
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 10
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Graphics cardDiffersFirePro 2270Quadro 4000
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDNVIDIA
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product typeWorkstationWorkstation
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMidi Tower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Form factorKnown for oneDesktopUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneTrend Micro Worry Free Business Security 3.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs12
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingYesYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers6460064594
Processor package size52.5 x 45.0 mm52.5 x 45.0 mm
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2S
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0L9Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source172.6 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source471 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source414 mm
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source

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