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HP 420 + NVIDIA Quadro 600 vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 13identical
  • 118known for one product only

Key differences

The HP 420 + NVIDIA Quadro 600 has 2 more processor cores than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300 (4 vs 2). The Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300 has 0.6 GHz more processor frequency than the HP 420 + NVIDIA Quadro 600 (3.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The HP 420 + NVIDIA Quadro 600 has 9 MB more processor cache than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300 (10 MB vs 1 MB). Only the HP 420 + NVIDIA Quadro 600 has card reader integrated. Processor manufacturer: Intel on the HP 420 + NVIDIA Quadro 600, AMD on the Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • 420 + NVIDIA Quadro 600:Intel
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:AMD
  • Processor family
    • 420 + NVIDIA Quadro 600:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:AMD A4
  • Processor model
    • 420 + NVIDIA Quadro 600:E5-1603
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:A4-5300
  • Processor cores
    • 420 + NVIDIA Quadro 600:4
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:2
  • Processor frequency
    • 420 + NVIDIA Quadro 600:2.8 GHz
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:3.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 420 + NVIDIA Quadro 600:10 MB
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:1 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • 420 + NVIDIA Quadro 600:L3
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:L2
  • PCI Express slots version
    • 420 + NVIDIA Quadro 600:3.0
    • ThinkCentre M78 AMD A4 A4-5300:2.0

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Comparison of 420 + NVIDIA Quadro 600, M78
161 specifications
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyAMD A4
Processor modelDiffersE5-1603A4-5300
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers10 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3L2
Bus typeKnown for oneQPIUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one0 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneSandy Bridge EPUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one130 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one64 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011 (Socket R)Socket FM2
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one28Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneM1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one375 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one800,1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one31.4 GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers8x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsKnown for oneQuad-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 GB
Storage4 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB250 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Total storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Graphicsidentical
Graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 7000
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 7480D
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffersWorkstationPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® C602AMD A75
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers54
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers20
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
COM ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Expansion slots2 differ
Number of 3.5" bays33
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
PCI slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers600 W280 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMinitowerTower
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers32
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureDiffers64-bit32-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one64600Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0L9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one52.5 x 45.0 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVXUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SpeakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers177.8 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers445.2 mm442 mm
HeightDiffers447.6 mm414 mm
Weight12.5 kg12.5 kg
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BD interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source104
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Professional

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