Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP 240 MT + DreamColor Z27x vs HP 840 + DreamColor Z32x

109specifications compared
49differ
60identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- 240 MT + DreamColor Z27x:Intel® Xeon® E3 v5
- 840 + DreamColor Z32x:Intel® Xeon® E5 v4
Processor model
- 240 MT + DreamColor Z27x:E3-1245V5
- 840 + DreamColor Z32x:E5-2680V4
Processor cores
- 240 MT + DreamColor Z27x:4
- 840 + DreamColor Z32x:14
Processor threads
- 240 MT + DreamColor Z27x:8
- 840 + DreamColor Z32x:28
Processor boost frequency
- 240 MT + DreamColor Z27x:3.9 GHz
- 840 + DreamColor Z32x:3.3 GHz
Processor frequency
- 240 MT + DreamColor Z27x:3.5 GHz
- 840 + DreamColor Z32x:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- 240 MT + DreamColor Z27x:8 MB
- 840 + DreamColor Z32x:35 MB
Bus type
- 240 MT + DreamColor Z27x:DMI3
- 840 + DreamColor Z32x:QPI

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Comparison of 240 MT + DreamColor Z27x, 840 + DreamColor Z32x
153 specifications	A HP 240 MT + DreamColor Z27x View product	B HP 840 + DreamColor Z32x View product
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Xeon® E3 v5	Intel® Xeon® E5 v4
Processor modelDiffers	E3-1245V5	E5-2680V4
Processor coresDiffers	4	14
Processor threadsDiffers	8	28
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.9 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	35 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI3	QPI
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	9.6 GT/s
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E3-1200 v5	Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Broadwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	80 W	120 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	40
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)	LGA 2011-v3
SteppingDiffers	R0	M0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	64 GB	1.53 TB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz	1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	34.1 GB/s	76.8 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one	1.35 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	86 °C
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	32 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	512 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 4 GB	4 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	4x DIMM	8x DIMM
Memory clock speed	2133 MHz	2133 MHz
Memory channelsDiffers	Dual-channel	Quad-channel
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	512 GB
SSD interface	PCI Express	PCI Express
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics P530	Not available
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	400 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1150 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x191D	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Product type	Workstation	Workstation
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® C236	Intel® C612
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	1	1
BD interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
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 & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	6	8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
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 quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	400 W	1125 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Mini Tower	Tower
Product colour	Black	Black
Country of origin	China	China
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating system	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Pro
Display3 differ
Display included	Yes	Yes
Display diagonalDiffers	68.6 cm (27")	80 cm (31.5")
Display typeKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display resolutionDiffers	2560 x 1440 pixels	3840 x 2160 pixels
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	800:1	1000:1
Viewing angle, horizontal	178°	178°
Viewing angle, vertical	178°	178°
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 cd/m²
Processor special features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs	1	2
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88173	91754
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	45 x 52.5 mm
ScalabilityDiffers	1S	2S
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR2N7
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audioidentical
Audio system	HD	HD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	170 mm	203 mm
DepthDiffers	442 mm	525 mm
HeightDiffers	399 mm	444 mm
WeightDiffers	9.4 kg	21.1 kg
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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