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HP Pavilion 500-008a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770 vs HP Z230 Tower Workstation WM649ET

130specifications compared
44differ
86identical
53known for one product only

Key differences

Processor generation
- Pavilion 500-008a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Z230 Tower Workstation WM649ET:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Pavilion 500-008a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:i7-3770
- Z230 Tower Workstation WM649ET:i7-4770
Bus type
- Pavilion 500-008a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:DMI
- Z230 Tower Workstation WM649ET:DMI2
Processor codename
- Pavilion 500-008a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:Ivy Bridge
- Z230 Tower Workstation WM649ET:Haswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Pavilion 500-008a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:77 W
- Z230 Tower Workstation WM649ET:84 W
Tcase
- Pavilion 500-008a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:67.4 °C
- Z230 Tower Workstation WM649ET:72.72 °C
PCI Express configurations
- Pavilion 500-008a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
- Z230 Tower Workstation WM649ET:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor socket
- Pavilion 500-008a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
- Z230 Tower Workstation WM649ET:LGA 1150 (Socket H3)

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Comparison of 500-008a, Z230 Tower Workstation WM649ET
183 specifications	A HP Pavilion 500-008a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770 Model 500-008a View product	B HP Z230 Tower Workstation WM649ET View product
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3770	i7-4770
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequency	3.9 GHz	3.9 GHz
Processor frequency	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor cache	8 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3700 Desktop series	Intel Core i7-4700 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Haswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	77 W	84 W
TcaseDiffers	67.4 °C	72.72 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
SteppingDiffers	E1	C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	1333,1600 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 V
TjunctionKnown for one	105 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	34	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 8 GB	2 x 4 GB
Memory slots	4x DIMM	4x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Non-ECC	Yes	Yes
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	3 TB	1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers	3 TB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, SD, SDXC, SDHC
RAID levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0, 1
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x162	0x412
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 635	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffers	PC	Workstation
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® H61	Intel® C226
Audio output channelsKnown for one	7.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	1	1
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
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-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Not supported
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	5
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	4
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-out	Yes	Yes
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	Yes	Yes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsDiffers	3	2
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Micro Tower	Tower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Liquid cooling system	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Country of origin	China	China
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8 Pro	Windows 8.1 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7 Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for one	HP Connected Photo HP Support Assistant Cyberlink Power DVD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
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
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-d, VT-x
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65719	75122
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR149
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1S
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationDiffers	PCG 2011D	PCG 2013D
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel Smart Connect Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	DTS Sound+ Audio	Realtek ALC221
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	175.5 mm	170.4 mm
DepthDiffers	389.8 mm	442.5 mm
HeightDiffers	367.7 mm	399.3 mm
WeightKnown for one	7.15 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Mouse included	No	No
Keyboard includedDiffers	Yes	No
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one	300 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source

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