Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP 230 MT + Z24s vs MSI Nightblade X2B-045TW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700

126specifications compared
57differ
69identical
60known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- 230 MT + Z24s:Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
- Nightblade X2B-045TW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- 230 MT + Z24s:E3-1246V3
- Nightblade X2B-045TW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:i7-6700
Processor boost frequency
- 230 MT + Z24s:3.9 GHz
- Nightblade X2B-045TW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:4 GHz
Processor frequency
- 230 MT + Z24s:3.5 GHz
- Nightblade X2B-045TW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:3.4 GHz
Bus type
- 230 MT + Z24s:DMI2
- Nightblade X2B-045TW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:DMI3
System bus rate
- 230 MT + Z24s:5 GT/s
- Nightblade X2B-045TW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:8 GT/s
Processor lithography
- 230 MT + Z24s:22 nm
- Nightblade X2B-045TW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:14 nm
Processor operating modes
- 230 MT + Z24s:32-bit, 64-bit
- Nightblade X2B-045TW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:64-bit

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Comparison of 230 MT + Z24s, X2B-045TW
186 specifications	A HP 230 MT + Z24s View product	B MSI Nightblade X2B-045TW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 Model X2B-045TW View product
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	E3-1246V3	i7-6700
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.9 GHz	4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.5 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
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	71 °C
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 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
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.35 V
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory	32 GB	32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	4x DIMM	2x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	2133 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	1.25 TB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
Card reader integrated	No	No
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
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
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
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics card DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Graphics card DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics card DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Graphics card HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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® B150
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1 channels
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 rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2
Ports & interfaces3 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 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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 quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	400 W	500 W
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Chassis typeKnown for one	Mini Tower	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Windows 8.1 Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffers	Yes	No
Display diagonalKnown for one	60.5 cm (23.8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display resolutionKnown for one	3840 x 2160 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	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 features12 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 HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 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 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® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	80916	88196
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR2BT
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)	Yes	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 I/O Acceleration TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	High Definition Audio
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	170 mm	175.7 mm
DepthDiffers	442 mm	345.8 mm
HeightDiffers	399 mm	277.3 mm
WeightDiffers	8.8 kg	10 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard includedDiffers	Yes	No
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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