Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP 230 MT + Z24n vs HP 400 G3 MT

130specifications compared
60differ
70identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- 230 MT + Z24n:Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
- 400 G3 MT:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- 230 MT + Z24n:E3-1226V3
- 400 G3 MT:i7-6700
Processor threads
- 230 MT + Z24n:4
- 400 G3 MT:8
Processor boost frequency
- 230 MT + Z24n:3.7 GHz
- 400 G3 MT:4 GHz
Processor frequency
- 230 MT + Z24n:3.3 GHz
- 400 G3 MT:3.4 GHz
Bus type
- 230 MT + Z24n:DMI2
- 400 G3 MT:DMI3
System bus rate
- 230 MT + Z24n:5 GT/s
- 400 G3 MT:8 GT/s
Processor lithography
- 230 MT + Z24n:22 nm
- 400 G3 MT:14 nm

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Comparison of 230 MT + Z24n, 400 G3 MT
179 specifications	A HP 230 MT + Z24n View product	B HP 400 G3 MT View product
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	E3-1226V3	i7-6700
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.7 GHz	4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor cache	8 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI3
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3	Intel Core i7-6700 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Skylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	84 W	65 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	2x8, 1x8+2x4, 1x16
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingDiffers	C0	R0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1333,1600 MHz	1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	25.6 GB/s	34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffers	Yes	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	71 °C
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.35 V
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memory	32 GB	32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 8 GB	1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	4x DIMM	2x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	2133 MHz
ECCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	512 GB	1 TB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	PCI Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	No	No
RAID supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one	0, 1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 730
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics P4600	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 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	12.0
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	20	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1912
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.4
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Workstation	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® C226	Intel® H110
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	1	1
BD interface typeKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,1000,100 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4	4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
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" baysKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers	2	3
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
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
Liquid cooling systemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black	Black
Country of origin	China	China
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 10 Pro
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffers	Yes	No
Display diagonalKnown for one	61 cm (24")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	1000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	300 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	178°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	178°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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 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-NI	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00	1.00
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	80917	88196
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, AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationDiffers	PCG 2013D	PCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR2BT
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	7.05 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise, Small Business

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