Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP 230 SFF vs HP Z220 Convertible Minitower

120specifications compared
41differ
79identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- 230 SFF:Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
- Z220 Convertible Minitower:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- 230 SFF:E3-1225V3
- Z220 Convertible Minitower:i7-3770
Processor threads
- 230 SFF:4
- Z220 Convertible Minitower:8
Processor boost frequency
- 230 SFF:3.6 GHz
- Z220 Convertible Minitower:3.9 GHz
Processor frequency
- 230 SFF:3.2 GHz
- Z220 Convertible Minitower:3.4 GHz
Bus type
- 230 SFF:QPI
- Z220 Convertible Minitower:DMI
Processor codename
- 230 SFF:Haswell
- Z220 Convertible Minitower:Ivy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- 230 SFF:84 W
- Z220 Convertible Minitower:77 W

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Comparison of 230 SFF, Z220 Convertible Minitower
158 specifications	A HP 230 SFF View product	B HP Z220 Convertible Minitower View product
Processor13 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	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	E3-1225V3	i7-3770
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.6 GHz	3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor cache	8 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3	Intel Core i7-3700 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Ivy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	84 W	77 W
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	67.4 °C
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34
SteppingDiffers	C0	E1
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	1333,1600 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffers	Yes	No
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memory	32 GB	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 8 GB
Memory slots	4x DIMM	4x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Non-ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ECCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA III
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® Quadro® K600
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 GB
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics P4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x162
Performance1 differ
Product type	Workstation	Workstation
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® C226	Intel® C216
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	1	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	5
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4	4
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 quantity	0	0
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	240 W	400 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	SFF	Mini Tower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Liquid cooling systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Country of origin	China	China
Cooling typeKnown for one	Active	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 features10 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	Yes	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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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 TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
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™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75461	65719
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationDiffers	PCG 2013D	PCG 2011D
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	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)	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR14U	Unknown — not stated by the source
ScalabilityKnown for one	1S	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	HDA
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	337 mm	178 mm
DepthDiffers	384 mm	455 mm
HeightDiffers	100 mm	447 mm
WeightDiffers	7.2 kg	10.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	No	No
Keyboard included	No	No
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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