Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP 3500 MT + 2211x vs HP 4300 SFF

97specifications compared
30differ
67identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

The HP 3500 MT + 2211x has 2 more processor threads than the HP 4300 SFF (4 vs 2). The HP 3500 MT + 2211x has 0.5 GHz more processor frequency than the HP 4300 SFF (3.3 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The HP 3500 MT + 2211x has 5 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the HP 4300 SFF (33 vs 28). Only the HP 3500 MT + 2211x has display included. Only the HP 3500 MT + 2211x has embedded options available.

Processor family
- 3500 MT + 2211x:Intel® Core™ i3
- 4300 SFF:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- 3500 MT + 2211x:i3-2120
- 4300 SFF:G640
Processor threads
- 3500 MT + 2211x:4
- 4300 SFF:2
Processor frequency
- 3500 MT + 2211x:3.3 GHz
- 4300 SFF:2.8 GHz
Processor cache type
- 3500 MT + 2211x:Smart Cache
- 4300 SFF:L3
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- 3500 MT + 2211x:33
- 4300 SFF:28
Memory types supported by processor
- 3500 MT + 2211x:DDR3 1066/1333
- 4300 SFF:DDR3-SDRAM
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
- 3500 MT + 2211x:21 GB/s
- 4300 SFF:17 GB/s

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Comparison of 3500 MT + 2211x, 4300 SFF
136 specifications	A HP 3500 MT + 2211x View product	B HP 4300 SFF View product
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2120	G640
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series	Intel Pentium G600 Series for Desktop
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 W	65 W
Tcase	69.1 °C	69.1 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socket	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	33	28
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3 1066/1333	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	21 GB/s	17 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Q0
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x DIMM	2x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
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 modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 2000	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	2	2
On-board graphics card base frequency	850 MHz	850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x102	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
Performance1 differ
Product type	PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® H61 Express	Intel® H61
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 & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	10	10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers	3	1
PCI Express x16 slots	1	1
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	300 W	240 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Micro Tower	SFF
Product colour	Black	Black
Country of origin	China	China
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffers	Yes	No
Display diagonalKnown for one	54.6 cm (21.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	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	250 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	170°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	160°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 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 TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53426	53486
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR059
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	165 mm	338 mm
DepthDiffers	389 mm	378.5 mm
HeightDiffers	368 mm	100 mm
WeightDiffers	6.93 kg	7.6 kg
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Packaging contentidentical
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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