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HP 3500 MT + LA2306x vs HP 8300 CMT + Compaq LA2405x

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 91identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 3500 MT + LA2306x:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 8300 CMT + Compaq LA2405x:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 3500 MT + LA2306x:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 8300 CMT + Compaq LA2405x:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 3500 MT + LA2306x:i5-3470
    • 8300 CMT + Compaq LA2405x:i7-3770
  • Processor threads
    • 3500 MT + LA2306x:4
    • 8300 CMT + Compaq LA2405x:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3500 MT + LA2306x:3.6 GHz
    • 8300 CMT + Compaq LA2405x:3.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 3500 MT + LA2306x:3.2 GHz
    • 8300 CMT + Compaq LA2405x:3.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 3500 MT + LA2306x:6 MB
    • 8300 CMT + Compaq LA2405x:8 MB
  • PCI Express configurations
    • 3500 MT + LA2306x:1x16, 2x8
    • 8300 CMT + Compaq LA2405x:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8

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Comparison of 3500 MT + LA2306x, 8300 CMT + Compaq LA2405x
147 specifications
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3470i7-3770
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3400 Desktop seriesIntel Core i7-3700 Desktop series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)77 W77 W
Tcase67.4 °C67.4 °C
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs3234
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE1
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3 1333/1600DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedNoNo
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® NVS™ 310
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 2500Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1150 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1520x162
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H61 ExpressIntel® Q77 Express
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers106
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers04
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portDiffersYesNo
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers02
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Expansion slots3 differ
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers13
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers31
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers300 W320 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMicro TowerMini Tower
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers13
Product colourBlackBlack
Country of originChinaChina
Cooling typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Recovery operating systemWindows 8 ProWindows 8 Pro
Display3 differ
Display includedYesYes
Display diagonalDiffers58.4 cm (23")61 cm (24")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Contrast ratio (typical)1000:11000:1
Display brightness250 cd/m²250 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontal170°170°
Viewing angle, vertical160°160°
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6831665719
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationPCG 2011DPCG 2011D
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers165 mm178 mm
DepthDiffers389 mm445 mm
HeightDiffers368 mm448 mm
WeightDiffers6.93 kg11.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedNoNo
Keyboard includedNoNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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