Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP 230 MT + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K420 vs HP 400 G2 MT + V241p

141specifications compared
44differ
97identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

The HP 230 MT + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K420 has 4 more processor threads than the HP 400 G2 MT + V241p (8 vs 4). The HP 230 MT + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K420 has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the HP 400 G2 MT + V241p (3.9 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The HP 230 MT + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K420 has 0.5 GHz more processor frequency than the HP 400 G2 MT + V241p (3.5 GHz vs 3 GHz). Only the HP 230 MT + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K420 has ECC supported by processor. Only the HP 400 G2 MT + V241p has embedded options available.

Processor family
- 230 MT + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K420:Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
- 400 G2 MT + V241p:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- 230 MT + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K420:E3-1246V3
- 400 G2 MT + V241p:i5-4590S
Processor threads
- 230 MT + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K420:8
- 400 G2 MT + V241p:4
Processor boost frequency
- 230 MT + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K420:3.9 GHz
- 400 G2 MT + V241p:3.7 GHz
Processor frequency
- 230 MT + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K420:3.5 GHz
- 400 G2 MT + V241p:3 GHz
Processor cache
- 230 MT + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K420:8 MB
- 400 G2 MT + V241p:6 MB
Bus type
- 230 MT + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K420:DMI2
- 400 G2 MT + V241p:DMI
Processor operating modes
- 230 MT + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K420:32-bit, 64-bit
- 400 G2 MT + V241p:64-bit

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Comparison of 230 MT + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K420, 400 G2 MT + V241p
166 specifications	A HP 230 MT + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K420 View product	B HP 400 G2 MT + V241p View product
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	E3-1246V3	i5-4590S
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.9 GHz	3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	6 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 modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3	Intel Core i5-4500 Desktop Series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	84 W	65 W
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 processor	1333,1600 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffers	Yes	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	71.35 °C
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 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 4 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 capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics P4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
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	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2	11.1
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x412
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Workstation	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® C226	Intel® H81
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	1	1
BD interface type	SATA	SATA
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	No	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	6	6
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 quantity	2	2
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" bays	2	2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	400 W	180 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Mini Tower	Micro Tower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black	Black
Country of origin	China	China
Liquid cooling systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating system	Windows 8.1 Pro	Windows 8.1 Pro
Display2 differ
Display included	Yes	Yes
Display diagonalDiffers	58.4 cm (23")	59.9 cm (23.6")
Display typeKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	1000:1	3000:1
Display brightness	250 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontal	178°	178°
Viewing angle, vertical	178°	178°
Processor special features10 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
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 Technology	Yes	Yes
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 version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	80916	80816
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability	1S	1S
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationDiffers	PCG 2013D	PCG 2013C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR1QN
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	DTS Sound+
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	170 mm	165 mm
DepthDiffers	442 mm	358.8 mm
HeightDiffers	399 mm	355 mm
WeightDiffers	8.8 kg	6.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise, Small Business

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