Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP 220 CMT + AMD FirePro V3900 vs HP 420 + AMD FirePro V4900

108specifications compared
44differ
64identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

The HP 420 + AMD FirePro V4900 has 2 more processor cores than the HP 220 CMT + AMD FirePro V3900 (6 vs 4). The HP 420 + AMD FirePro V4900 has 4 more processor threads than the HP 220 CMT + AMD FirePro V3900 (12 vs 8). The HP 220 CMT + AMD FirePro V3900 has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the HP 420 + AMD FirePro V4900 (3.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). Only the HP 220 CMT + AMD FirePro V3900 has Intel Dual Display Capable Technology. Only the HP 220 CMT + AMD FirePro V3900 has Intel FDI Technology.

Processor family
- 220 CMT + AMD FirePro V3900:Intel® Xeon® E3 V2 Family
- 420 + AMD FirePro V4900:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor model
- 220 CMT + AMD FirePro V3900:E3-1245V2
- 420 + AMD FirePro V4900:E5-1650
Processor cores
- 220 CMT + AMD FirePro V3900:4
- 420 + AMD FirePro V4900:6
Processor threads
- 220 CMT + AMD FirePro V3900:8
- 420 + AMD FirePro V4900:12
Processor frequency
- 220 CMT + AMD FirePro V3900:3.4 GHz
- 420 + AMD FirePro V4900:3.2 GHz
Processor cache
- 220 CMT + AMD FirePro V3900:8 MB
- 420 + AMD FirePro V4900:12 MB
Bus type
- 220 CMT + AMD FirePro V3900:DMI
- 420 + AMD FirePro V4900:QPI
System bus rate
- 220 CMT + AMD FirePro V3900:5 GT/s
- 420 + AMD FirePro V4900:0 GT/s

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Comparison of 220 CMT + AMD FirePro V3900, 420 + AMD FirePro V4900
128 specifications	A HP 220 CMT + AMD FirePro V3900 View product	B HP 420 + AMD FirePro V4900 View product
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Xeon® E3 V2 Family	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffers	E3-1245V2	E5-1650
Processor coresDiffers	4	6
Processor threadsDiffers	8	12
Processor boost frequency	3.8 GHz	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	12 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	QPI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	0 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2	Intel Xeon E5-1600
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Sandy Bridge EP
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	77 W	130 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16+1x4, 1x8+3x4, 2x8+1x4	x4, x8, x16
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 2011 (Socket R)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	34	38
SteppingKnown for one	E1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	32 GB	375 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1333,1600 MHz	800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	25.6 GB/s	51.2 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	4x DIMM	8x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
ECC	Yes	Yes
Memory channelsDiffers	Dual-channel	Quad-channel
Storageidentical
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics P4000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	650 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1250 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardDiffers	HD Graphics 4000	No
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product type	Workstation	Workstation
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® C216	Intel® C602
Networkidentical
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)	Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	5	5
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4	4
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Expansion slots3 differ
Number of 3.5" bays	3	3
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 slotsDiffers	2	1
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers	1	2
PCI slotsDiffers	2	1
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	400 W	600 W
Designidentical
Chassis type	Minitower	Minitower
Number of 5.25" bays	3	3
Country of origin	China	China
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features12 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 Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	Yes	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65729	64601
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0P9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	52.5 x 45.0 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
ScalabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1S
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	178 mm	177.8 mm
DepthDiffers	455 mm	445.2 mm
HeightDiffers	447 mm	447.6 mm
WeightDiffers	10.4 kg	12.5 kg
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR

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