Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Dell Vostro 230 MT vs Lenovo ThinkStation S20 (4105-E3G), Nordics

86specifications compared
43differ
43identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkStation S20 (4105-E3G), Nordics has 2 more processor cores than the Dell Vostro 230 MT (4 vs 2). The Lenovo ThinkStation S20 (4105-E3G), Nordics has 6 more processor threads than the Dell Vostro 230 MT (8 vs 2). The Dell Vostro 230 MT has 0.13 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkStation S20 (4105-E3G), Nordics (2.93 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). Only the Lenovo ThinkStation S20 (4105-E3G), Nordics has ECC supported by processor. Only the Lenovo ThinkStation S20 (4105-E3G), Nordics has Intel Demand Based Switching.

Processor family
- Vostro 230 MT:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- ThinkStation S20 (4105-E3G), Nordics:Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor model
- Vostro 230 MT:E7500
- ThinkStation S20 (4105-E3G), Nordics:W3530
Processor cores
- Vostro 230 MT:2
- ThinkStation S20 (4105-E3G), Nordics:4
Processor threads
- Vostro 230 MT:2
- ThinkStation S20 (4105-E3G), Nordics:8
Processor frequency
- Vostro 230 MT:2.93 GHz
- ThinkStation S20 (4105-E3G), Nordics:2.8 GHz
Processor cache
- Vostro 230 MT:3 MB
- ThinkStation S20 (4105-E3G), Nordics:8 MB
Processor cache type
- Vostro 230 MT:L2
- ThinkStation S20 (4105-E3G), Nordics:Smart Cache
Bus type
- Vostro 230 MT:FSB
- ThinkStation S20 (4105-E3G), Nordics:QPI

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Comparison of Vostro 230 MT, ThinkStation S20 (4105-E3G), Nordics
133 specifications	A Dell Vostro 230 MT View product	B Lenovo ThinkStation S20 (4105-E3G), Nordics View product
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffers	E7500	W3530
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	QPI
FSB Parity	No	No
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo E7000 Series	Intel Xeon 3500 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Wolfdale	Bloomfield
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	65 W	130 W
TcaseDiffers	74.1 °C	67.9 °C
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 775 (Socket T)	Socket B (LGA 1366)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	228 M	731 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	82 mm²	263 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	11	21
PlatformKnown for one	PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	R0	D0
ECC supported by processorDiffers	No	Yes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.06 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.8 GT/s
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.55 V
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800,1066 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.6 GB/s
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	3 GB	3 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	12 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	3 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Triple-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD-ROM
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Floppy drive installedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CF, MMC, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel X4500	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	PC	Workstation
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	8	10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	2	1
Line-outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	2
Serial ports quantity	1	1
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slots	1	1
PCI slots	2	2
Power2 differ
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers	115-230V	100-240V; 50/60Hz
Power supplyDiffers	300 W	625 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Mini Tower	Tower
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Professional
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Pro SP1/SP2 32/64-bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 Windows Vista 32/64-bit Windows Vista Enterprise 32/64-bit Windows Vista Ultimate 32/64-bit
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features9 differ
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 SwitchingDiffers	No	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 Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	2	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® 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
Processor ARK IDDiffers	36503	41313
Processor codeDiffers	SLB9Z	SLBKR
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	42.5 x 45.0 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	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
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.2
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	170 mm	175 mm
DepthDiffers	427 mm	460 mm
HeightDiffers	370 mm	478 mm
WeightDiffers	6.1 kg	16.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drive baysKnown for one	3x 3.5", 2x 5.25"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40x
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ADI 1988 A
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Preferred Pro USB

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