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HP 230 MT + Z23i vs Zoostorm Mini Tower / i7-4770 / 8GB

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  • 94specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 66identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 230 MT + Z23i:Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
    • Mini Tower / i7-4770 / 8GB:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 230 MT + Z23i:E3-1225V3
    • Mini Tower / i7-4770 / 8GB:i7-4770
  • Processor threads
    • 230 MT + Z23i:4
    • Mini Tower / i7-4770 / 8GB:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 230 MT + Z23i:3.6 GHz
    • Mini Tower / i7-4770 / 8GB:3.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 230 MT + Z23i:3.2 GHz
    • Mini Tower / i7-4770 / 8GB:3.4 GHz
  • Bus type
    • 230 MT + Z23i:QPI
    • Mini Tower / i7-4770 / 8GB:DMI2
  • ECC supported by processor
    • 230 MT + Z23i:Yes
    • Mini Tower / i7-4770 / 8GB:No
  • Internal memory
    • 230 MT + Z23i:4 GB
    • Mini Tower / i7-4770 / 8GB:8 GB

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Comparison of 230 MT + Z23i, Mini Tower / i7-4770 / 8GB
153 specifications
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E3 V3 FamilyIntel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersE3-1225V3i7-4770
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cache8 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E3-1200 v3Intel Core i7-4700 Desktop series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)84 W84 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of QPI links11
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
SteppingC0C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffersYesNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72.72 °C
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one4x DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD+RW
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics P4600Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1200 MHz1200 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2/12
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x412
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Performanceidentical
Product typeKnown for oneWorkstationUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® C226Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
BD interface typeKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
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) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one400 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis typeMini TowerMini Tower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8.1 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one58.4 cm (23")Unknown — not stated by the source
Display resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one1000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one250 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one178°Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one178°Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
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)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7546175122
Processor codeDiffersSR14USR149
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability1S1S
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationPCG 2013DPCG 2013D
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one170 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one442 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one399 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one8.8 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffersNoYes
Keyboard includedDiffersNoYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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