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HP 500B MT + S2231a vs Lenovo C20 + ThinkVision L2321x

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  • 76specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 43identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo C20 + ThinkVision L2321x has 2 more processor cores than the HP 500B MT + S2231a (4 vs 2). The Lenovo C20 + ThinkVision L2321x has 2 more processor threads than the HP 500B MT + S2231a (4 vs 2). The HP 500B MT + S2231a has 0.54 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo C20 + ThinkVision L2321x (2.8 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). Only the Lenovo C20 + ThinkVision L2321x has ECC supported by processor. Only the Lenovo C20 + ThinkVision L2321x has Intel Demand Based Switching.

  • Processor family
    • 500B MT + S2231a:Intel® Pentium®
    • C20 + ThinkVision L2321x:Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
  • Processor model
    • 500B MT + S2231a:E5500
    • C20 + ThinkVision L2321x:E5507
  • Processor cores
    • 500B MT + S2231a:2
    • C20 + ThinkVision L2321x:4
  • Processor threads
    • 500B MT + S2231a:2
    • C20 + ThinkVision L2321x:4
  • Processor frequency
    • 500B MT + S2231a:2.8 GHz
    • C20 + ThinkVision L2321x:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 500B MT + S2231a:2 MB
    • C20 + ThinkVision L2321x:4 MB
  • Bus type
    • 500B MT + S2231a:FSB
    • C20 + ThinkVision L2321x:QPI
  • Processor codename
    • 500B MT + S2231a:Wolfdale
    • C20 + ThinkVision L2321x:Nehalem EP

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Comparison of 500B MT + S2231a, C20 + ThinkVision L2321x
118 specifications
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffersE5500E5507
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeDiffersFSBQPI
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium E5000 Series for DesktopIntel Xeon 5500 Series
Processor codenameDiffersWolfdaleNehalem EP
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W80 W
TcaseDiffers74.1 °C76 °C
Processor socketDiffersLGA 775 (Socket T)Socket B (LGA 1366)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one228 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one82 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one14Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersR0D0
ECC supported by processorDiffersNoYes
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 GT/s
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.2 GB/s
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB96 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTriple-channel
Storageidentical
Total storage capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD-RWDVD-RW
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedNoNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GMA 4500MUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersPCWorkstation
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 5520
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet, Fast EthernetGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers610
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers300 W800 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMicro TowerTower
Product colourBlackBlack
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display includedYesYes
Display diagonalDiffers54.6 cm (21.5")58.4 cm (23")
Display resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one1000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one300 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one170°Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one160°Unknown — not stated by the source
ResolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor special features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableNoNo
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 TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers4280037100
Processor codeDiffersSLGTJSLBKC
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5 x 37.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioADI 1988A
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers166 mm130 mm
DepthDiffers428 mm444 mm
HeightDiffers384 mm427 mm
WeightDiffers10.2 kg18.5 kg

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