Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + Z22i vs Lenovo E73 + ThinkVision LT2423

136specifications compared
55differ
81identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + Z22i:Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
- E73 + ThinkVision LT2423:Intel Pentium G
Processor model
- 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + Z22i:E3-1226V3
- E73 + ThinkVision LT2423:G3240
Processor cores
- 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + Z22i:4
- E73 + ThinkVision LT2423:2
Processor threads
- 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + Z22i:4
- E73 + ThinkVision LT2423:2
Processor frequency
- 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + Z22i:3.3 GHz
- E73 + ThinkVision LT2423:3.1 GHz
Processor cache
- 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + Z22i:8 MB
- E73 + ThinkVision LT2423:3 MB
Bus type
- 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + Z22i:DMI2
- E73 + ThinkVision LT2423:DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + Z22i:84 W
- E73 + ThinkVision LT2423:54, 53

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Comparison of 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + Z22i, E73 + ThinkVision LT2423
170 specifications	A HP 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + Z22i View product	B Lenovo E73 + ThinkVision LT2423 View product
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family	Intel Pentium G
Processor modelDiffers	E3-1226V3	G3240
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.7 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3	Intel Pentium G3000 series for Desktop
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	84 W	54, 53
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of QPI links	0	0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socket	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Stepping	C0	C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1333,1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	25.6 GB/s	21.3 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72 °C
Memory3 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	4x DIMM	2x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
ECCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD±RW
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics P4600	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	1.024 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2	11.1
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Workstation	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® C226	Intel® H81
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	1	1
BD interface typeKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-out	Yes	Yes
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers	2	1
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots	2	2
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots	1	1
PCI slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis type	Mini Tower	Mini Tower
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers	2	1
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Liquid cooling system	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating systemDiffers	Windows 8.1 Pro	Windows 8.1
Display4 differ
Display included	Yes	Yes
Display diagonalDiffers	54.6 cm (21.5")	61 cm (24")
Display typeKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Panel typeDiffers	IPS	TN
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)	1000:1	1000:1
Display brightness	250 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontalDiffers	178°	170°
Viewing angle, verticalDiffers	178°	160°
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor special features18 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	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 I/O Acceleration TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	80917	80796
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability	1S	1S
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationDiffers	PCG 2013D	PCG 2013C
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-x
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR1K6
Audioidentical
Audio system	HD	HD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	170 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	442 mm	400 mm
HeightDiffers	399 mm	397 mm
WeightDiffers	8.8 kg	7.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 W
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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