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Dell Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603 vs Dell Precision T7500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5603

81specifications compared
27differ
54identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603 has 1.2 GHz more processor frequency than the Dell Precision T7500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5603 (2.8 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Dell Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603 has 6 MB more processor cache than the Dell Precision T7500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5603 (10 MB vs 4 MB). The Dell Precision T7500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5603 has 4.8 GT/s more system bus rate than the Dell Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603 (4.8 GT/s vs 0 GT/s). Only the Dell Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603 has Intel Flex Memory Access. Only the Dell Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603 has thermal Monitoring Technologies.

Processor family
- Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
- Precision T7500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5603:Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Processor model
- Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:E5-1603
- Precision T7500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5603:E5603
Processor frequency
- Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:2.8 GHz
- Precision T7500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5603:1.6 GHz
Processor cache
- Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:10 MB
- Precision T7500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5603:4 MB
Processor cache type
- Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:L3
- Precision T7500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5603:Smart Cache
System bus rate
- Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:0 GT/s
- Precision T7500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5603:4.8 GT/s
Processor codename
- Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:Sandy Bridge EP
- Precision T7500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5603:Westmere EP
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603:130 W
- Precision T7500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5603:80 W

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Comparison of T3600, T7500
90 specifications	A Dell Precision T3600 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-1603 Model T3600 View product	B Dell Precision T7500 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5603 Model T7500 View product
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family	Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffers	E5-1603	E5603
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	10 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Bus type	QPI	QPI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateDiffers	0 GT/s	4.8 GT/s
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge EP	Westmere EP
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	130 W	80 W
TcaseKnown for one	64 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	40	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	3.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 2011 (Socket R)	Socket B (LGA 1366)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	28	12
SteppingDiffers	M1	B1
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	375 GB	288 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	800,1066 MHz	800,1066 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	31.4 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Xeon 5600 Series
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory channelsDiffers	Quad-channel	Triple-channel
Storage1 differ
Optical drive type	DVD+/-RW	DVD+/-RW
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	250 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Graphics3 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	0.5 GB	0.256 GB
Graphics cardDiffers	FirePro 2270	FireMV 2260
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	ATI
Performanceidentical
Product type	Workstation	Workstation
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for one	Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tower
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Bundled software	Trend Micro Worry Free Business Security 3.5	Trend Micro Worry Free Business Security 3.5
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features7 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs	1	2
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 Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	Yes	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	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)	Yes	Yes
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® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64600	52584
Processor codeDiffers	SR0L9	SLC2F
Processor package sizeDiffers	52.5 x 45.0 mm	42.5 X 45 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
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
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 bit
Audioidentical
Audio system	HD	HD
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR

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