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HP 230 MT vs HP Z230 Tower

132specifications compared
15differ
117identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- 230 MT:E3-1245V3
- Z230 Tower:E3-1225V3
Processor threads
- 230 MT:8
- Z230 Tower:4
Processor boost frequency
- 230 MT:3.8 GHz
- Z230 Tower:3.6 GHz
Processor frequency
- 230 MT:3.4 GHz
- Z230 Tower:3.2 GHz
Memory clock speeds supported by processor
- 230 MT:1600 MHz
- Z230 Tower:1333,1600 MHz
Internal memory
- 230 MT:8 GB
- Z230 Tower:4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- 230 MT:2 x 4 GB
- Z230 Tower:2 x 2 GB
Total storage capacity
- 230 MT:256 GB
- Z230 Tower:500 GB

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Comparison of 230 MT, Z230 Tower
154 specifications	A HP 230 MT View product	B HP Z230 Tower View product
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family	Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
Processor modelDiffers	E3-1245V3	E3-1225V3
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.8 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor cache	8 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus type	QPI	QPI
FSB Parity	No	No
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3	Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	84 W	84 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	1	1
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 processorDiffers	1600 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 4 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	4x DIMM	4x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
ECC	Yes	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	500 GB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
RAID supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RAID levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0, 1
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
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 model	Intel® HD Graphics P4600	Intel® HD Graphics P4600
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)	1200 MHz	1200 MHz
Performanceidentical
Product type	Workstation	Workstation
Motherboard chipset	Intel® C226	Intel® C226
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	1	1
BD interface typeKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	6	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4	4
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	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 quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" bays	2	2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers	2	1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slots	1	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots	1	1
PCI slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply	400 W	400 W
Designidentical
Chassis type	Mini Tower	Mini Tower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of 2.5" bays	1	1
Liquid cooling systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Country of origin	China	China
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating system	Windows 8 Pro	Windows 8 Pro
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features4 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	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	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 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)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	No	No
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	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75462	75461
Processor codeDiffers	SR14T	SR14U
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 specification	PCG 2013D	PCG 2013D
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
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)	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	170 mm	170 mm
Depth	442 mm	442 mm
Height	399 mm	399 mm
Weight	8.8 kg	8.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	No	No
Keyboard included	No	No
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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