Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP 420 + ZR2440w vs HP 8300 SFF

109specifications compared
61differ
48identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- 420 + ZR2440w:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
- 8300 SFF:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- 420 + ZR2440w:E5-1620
- 8300 SFF:i3-2120
Processor cores
- 420 + ZR2440w:4
- 8300 SFF:2
Processor threads
- 420 + ZR2440w:8
- 8300 SFF:4
Processor frequency
- 420 + ZR2440w:3.6 GHz
- 8300 SFF:3.3 GHz
Processor cache
- 420 + ZR2440w:10 MB
- 8300 SFF:3 MB
Bus type
- 420 + ZR2440w:QPI
- 8300 SFF:DMI
System bus rate
- 420 + ZR2440w:0 GT/s
- 8300 SFF:5 GT/s

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Comparison of 420 + ZR2440w, 8300 SFF
150 specifications	A HP 420 + ZR2440w View product	B HP 8300 SFF View product
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	E5-1620	i3-2120
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.6 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	10 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateDiffers	0 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E5-1600	Intel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge EP	Sandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	130 W	65 W
TcaseDiffers	64 °C	69.1 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	40	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	x4, x8, x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 2011 (Socket R)	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	38	33
SteppingKnown for one	M1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	375 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3 1066/1333
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	800,1066,1333,1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	51.2 GB/s	21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffers	Yes	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	4 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	8x DIMM	4x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
ECCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsDiffers	Quad-channel	Dual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
RAID supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one	0, 1, 5, 10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	Intel® HD Graphics 2000
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x102
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Workstation	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® C602	Intel® Q77 Express
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	5	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4	4
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers	3	1
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slots	2	2
PCI slots	1	1
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	600 W	240 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Minitower	SFF
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers	3	1
Product colour	Black	Black
Cooling typeKnown for one	Active	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of origin	China	China
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Displayidentical
Display included	Yes	Yes
Display diagonalKnown for one	61 cm (24")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	1100:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	350 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	178°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	178°	Unknown — not stated by the source
ResolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features18 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
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	Yes	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64621	53426
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0LC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	52.5 x 45.0 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one	1S	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	High Definition Audio
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	177.8 mm	338 mm
DepthDiffers	445.2 mm	379 mm
HeightDiffers	447.6 mm	100 mm
WeightDiffers	12.5 kg	7.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 35 °C

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