Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP 8100 Elite SFF + LA2306x vs Lenovo ThinkStation SNCJ6MZ workstation Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence W3550

87specifications compared
47differ
40identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkStation SNCJ6MZ workstation Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence W3550 has 2 more processor cores than the HP 8100 Elite SFF + LA2306x (4 vs 2). The Lenovo ThinkStation SNCJ6MZ workstation Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence W3550 has 4 more processor threads than the HP 8100 Elite SFF + LA2306x (8 vs 4). The HP 8100 Elite SFF + LA2306x has 0.13 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Lenovo ThinkStation SNCJ6MZ workstation Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence W3550 (3.46 GHz vs 3.33 GHz). Only the Lenovo ThinkStation SNCJ6MZ workstation Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence W3550 has ECC supported by processor. Only the HP 8100 Elite SFF + LA2306x has display included.

Processor family
- 8100 Elite SFF + LA2306x:Intel® Core™ i5
- ThinkStation SNCJ6MZ workstation Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence W3550:Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor model
- 8100 Elite SFF + LA2306x:i5-650
- ThinkStation SNCJ6MZ workstation Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence W3550:W3550
Processor cores
- 8100 Elite SFF + LA2306x:2
- ThinkStation SNCJ6MZ workstation Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence W3550:4
Processor threads
- 8100 Elite SFF + LA2306x:4
- ThinkStation SNCJ6MZ workstation Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence W3550:8
Processor boost frequency
- 8100 Elite SFF + LA2306x:3.46 GHz
- ThinkStation SNCJ6MZ workstation Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence W3550:3.33 GHz
Processor frequency
- 8100 Elite SFF + LA2306x:3.2 GHz
- ThinkStation SNCJ6MZ workstation Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence W3550:3.06 GHz
Processor cache
- 8100 Elite SFF + LA2306x:4 MB
- ThinkStation SNCJ6MZ workstation Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence W3550:8 MB
Bus type
- 8100 Elite SFF + LA2306x:DMI
- ThinkStation SNCJ6MZ workstation Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence W3550:QPI

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Comparison of 8100 Elite SFF + LA2306x, SNCJ6MZ
138 specifications	A HP 8100 Elite SFF + LA2306x View product	B Lenovo ThinkStation SNCJ6MZ workstation Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence W3550 Model SNCJ6MZ View product
Processor23 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-650	W3550
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.46 GHz	3.33 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	3.06 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	QPI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	4.8 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-600 Desktop Series	Intel Xeon 3500 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarkdale	Bloomfield
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	73 W	130 W
TcaseDiffers	72.6 °C	67.9 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1156 (Socket H)	Socket B (LGA 1366)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	731 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	263 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	23
SteppingDiffers	C2	D0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	16 GB	24 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3 1066/1333	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	21 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffers	No	Yes
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.225 V
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800,1066 MHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	12 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory channelsDiffers	Dual-channel	Triple-channel
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD-RW
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	733 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	PC	Workstation
Motherboard form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ATX
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	10	8
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	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 quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Serial ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	SFF	Tower
Product colour	Black	Black
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
External drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x 5.25", 1x 3.5"
Internal drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3x 3.5"
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffers	Yes	No
Display diagonalKnown for one	58.4 cm (23")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	1000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	250 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	170°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	160°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43546	39720
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	42.5 x 45.0 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	338 mm	426 mm
DepthDiffers	378.5 mm	483 mm
HeightDiffers	100 mm	175 mm
WeightDiffers	7.6 kg	15 kg
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240V
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	625 W

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