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HP 230 MT + Z23i vs HP 420 + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K600

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  • 118specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 77identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 230 MT + Z23i:Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
    • 420 + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K600:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
  • Processor model
    • 230 MT + Z23i:E3-1225V3
    • 420 + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K600:E5-1603
  • Processor frequency
    • 230 MT + Z23i:3.2 GHz
    • 420 + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K600:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 230 MT + Z23i:8 MB
    • 420 + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K600:10 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • 230 MT + Z23i:Smart Cache
    • 420 + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K600:L3
  • Processor lithography
    • 230 MT + Z23i:22 nm
    • 420 + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K600:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • 230 MT + Z23i:Haswell
    • 420 + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K600:Sandy Bridge EP
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 230 MT + Z23i:84 W
    • 420 + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K600:130 W

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Comparison of 230 MT + Z23i, 420 + Z23i + NVIDIA Quadro K600
154 specifications
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E3 V3 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffersE3-1225V3E5-1603
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB10 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Bus typeQPIQPI
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Xeon E3-1200 v3Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSandy Bridge EP
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs84 W130 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1640
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1150 (Socket H3)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
SteppingDiffersC0M1
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers32 GB375 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600 MHz800,1066 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s31.4 GB/s
ECC supported by processorYesYes
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GT/s
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28
Memory3 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM8x DIMM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelQuad-channel
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics P4600Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one350 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1200 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeWorkstationWorkstation
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® C226Intel® C602
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
BD interface typeSATASATA
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers65
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
HDMI ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outYesYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers23
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots22
PCI Express x8 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers400 W600 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeMini TowerMini Tower
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers23
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Country of originChinaChina
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Recovery operating systemWindows 8.1 ProWindows 8.1 Pro
Displayidentical
Display includedYesYes
Display diagonal58.4 cm (23")58.4 cm (23")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Contrast ratio (typical)1000:11000:1
Display brightness250 cd/m²250 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontal178°178°
Viewing angle, vertical178°178°
Processor special features14 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546164600
Processor codeDiffersSR14USR0L9
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm52.5 x 45.0 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one1SUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2013DUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers170 mm177.8 mm
DepthDiffers442 mm445.2 mm
HeightDiffers399 mm447.6 mm
WeightDiffers8.8 kg12.5 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Mouse includedNoNo
Keyboard includedDiffersNoYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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