Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Dell Vostro 230ST vs HP Z400 + LA2405wg

80specifications compared
40differ
40identical
58known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Z400 + LA2405wg has 2 more processor cores than the Dell Vostro 230ST (4 vs 2). The HP Z400 + LA2405wg has 6 more processor threads than the Dell Vostro 230ST (8 vs 2). The HP Z400 + LA2405wg has 0.13 GHz more processor frequency than the Dell Vostro 230ST (3.06 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). Only the HP Z400 + LA2405wg has ECC supported by processor. Only the Dell Vostro 230ST has card reader integrated.

Processor family
- Vostro 230ST:Intel® Pentium®
- Z400 + LA2405wg:Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor model
- Vostro 230ST:E6500
- Z400 + LA2405wg:W3550
Processor cores
- Vostro 230ST:2
- Z400 + LA2405wg:4
Processor threads
- Vostro 230ST:2
- Z400 + LA2405wg:8
Processor frequency
- Vostro 230ST:2.93 GHz
- Z400 + LA2405wg:3.06 GHz
Processor cache
- Vostro 230ST:2 MB
- Z400 + LA2405wg:8 MB
Processor cache type
- Vostro 230ST:L2
- Z400 + LA2405wg:Smart Cache
Bus type
- Vostro 230ST:FSB
- Z400 + LA2405wg:QPI

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Comparison of Vostro 230ST, Z400 + LA2405wg
138 specifications	A Dell Vostro 230ST View product	B HP Z400 + LA2405wg View product
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffers	E6500	W3550
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	3.06 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 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 Pentium E6000 Series for Desktop	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	23
SteppingDiffers	R0	D0
ECC supported by processorDiffers	No	Yes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.33 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	1.225 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
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	6 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	3 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x DIMM	6x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Memory channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Triple-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one	250 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, SDHC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Floppy drive installedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® GMA 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
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® X38 Express
Optical driveidentical
DVD read speedKnown for one	16x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD write speedKnown for one	16x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
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 featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	8	8
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-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	115 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyDiffers	250 W	475 W
Designidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
External drive baysKnown for one	1x 5.25"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal drive baysKnown for one	2x 3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Minitower
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffers	No	Yes
Display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	61 cm (24")
ResolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
Processor special features7 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	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)	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® 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	42805	39720
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
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42.5 x 45.0 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.2
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	106 mm	167.9 mm
DepthDiffers	437 mm	455.3 mm
HeightDiffers	373 mm	450.2 mm
WeightDiffers	5.8 kg	13.5 kg
Weight (imperial)Known for one	5.8 kg (12.8 lbs)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio

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