Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP 3500 Microtower vs HP 420 + ZR2440w + NVIDIA Quadro 2000

111specifications compared
68differ
43identical
53known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- 3500 Microtower:Intel® Core™ i3
- 420 + ZR2440w + NVIDIA Quadro 2000:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor model
- 3500 Microtower:i3-3220
- 420 + ZR2440w + NVIDIA Quadro 2000:E5-1620
Processor cores
- 3500 Microtower:2
- 420 + ZR2440w + NVIDIA Quadro 2000:4
Processor threads
- 3500 Microtower:4
- 420 + ZR2440w + NVIDIA Quadro 2000:8
Processor frequency
- 3500 Microtower:3.3 GHz
- 420 + ZR2440w + NVIDIA Quadro 2000:3.6 GHz
Processor cache
- 3500 Microtower:3 MB
- 420 + ZR2440w + NVIDIA Quadro 2000:10 MB
Bus type
- 3500 Microtower:DMI
- 420 + ZR2440w + NVIDIA Quadro 2000:QPI
System bus rate
- 3500 Microtower:5 GT/s
- 420 + ZR2440w + NVIDIA Quadro 2000:0 GT/s

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Comparison of 3500 Microtower, 420 + ZR2440w + NVIDIA Quadro 2000
164 specifications	A HP 3500 Microtower View product	B HP 420 + ZR2440w + NVIDIA Quadro 2000 View product
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffers	i3-3220	E5-1620
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	10 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	QPI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	0 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-3200 Desktop Series	Intel Xeon E5-1600
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Sandy Bridge EP
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	55 W	130 W
TcaseDiffers	65.3 °C	64 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	x4, x8, x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 2011 (Socket R)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	33	38
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M1
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	32 GB	375 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1333,1600 MHz	800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	25.6 GB/s	51.2 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	64 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x DIMM	8x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Memory channelsDiffers	Dual-channel	Quad-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	1 TB	1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA II	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RAID supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RAID levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0, 1, 5, 10
HDD sizeKnown for one	3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 2500	Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	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	650 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1050 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x152	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffers	PC	Workstation
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® H61	Intel® C602
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	1	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	5
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	4
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Line-outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers	1	3
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers	1	2
PCI slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	300 W	600 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Micro Tower	Minitower
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers	1	3
Product colour	Black	Black
Cooling type	Active	Active
Country of origin	China	China
Liquid cooling systemKnown for one	No	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 systemKnown for one	Windows 8 Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	Norton Internet Security 2012	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	HP Recovery Manager HP Support Assistant (HPSA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffers	No	Yes
Display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	61 cm (24")
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000:1
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	178°
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	178°
ResolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
Processor special features23 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	No	Yes
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 Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65693	64621
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR0LC
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	52.5 x 45.0 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1S
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	PCG 2011C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	165 mm	177.8 mm
DepthDiffers	389 mm	445.2 mm
HeightDiffers	368 mm	447.6 mm
WeightDiffers	6.93 kg	12.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	No	No
Keyboard included	No	No
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source

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