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HP 3500 MT + W2072a vs HP 420 + nVidia

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 73differ
  • 40identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 3500 MT + W2072a:Intel® Core™ i3
    • 420 + nVidia:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
  • Processor model
    • 3500 MT + W2072a:i3-3220
    • 420 + nVidia:E5-1650
  • Processor cores
    • 3500 MT + W2072a:2
    • 420 + nVidia:6
  • Processor threads
    • 3500 MT + W2072a:4
    • 420 + nVidia:12
  • Processor frequency
    • 3500 MT + W2072a:3.3 GHz
    • 420 + nVidia:3.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 3500 MT + W2072a:3 MB
    • 420 + nVidia:12 MB
  • Bus type
    • 3500 MT + W2072a:DMI
    • 420 + nVidia:QPI
  • System bus rate
    • 3500 MT + W2072a:5 GT/s
    • 420 + nVidia:0 GT/s

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Comparison of 3500 MT + W2072a, 420 + nVidia
150 specifications
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi3-3220E5-1650
Processor coresDiffers26
Processor threadsDiffers412
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB12 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMIQPI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s0 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-3200 Desktop SeriesIntel Xeon E5-1600
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge EP
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs55 W130 W
TcaseDiffers65.3 °C64 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8x4, x8, x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs3338
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers32 GB375 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600 MHz800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s51.2 GB/s
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM8x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelQuad-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 x 2 GB
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD-RW
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 2500Not available
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1050 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x152Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffersPCWorkstation
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H61 ExpressIntel® C602
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiNoNo
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers105
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers04
HDMI ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portDiffersYesNo
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers02
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers02
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers13
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers300 W600 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMicro TowerMini Tower
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers13
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originChinaChina
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffersYesNo
Display diagonalKnown for one50.8 cm (20")Unknown — not stated by the source
Display resolutionKnown for one1600 x 900 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one600:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features23 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6569364601
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm52.5 x 45.0 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2011CUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers165 mm177.8 mm
DepthDiffers389 mm445.2 mm
HeightDiffers368 mm447.6 mm
WeightDiffers6.93 kg12.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedNoNo
Keyboard includedNoNo
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS

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