Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP 8100 Elite SFF + S2231a vs HP Z600 + LP2065

85specifications compared
42differ
43identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Z600 + LP2065 has 2 more processor cores than the HP 8100 Elite SFF + S2231a (4 vs 2). The HP 8100 Elite SFF + S2231a has 1.2 GHz more processor frequency than the HP Z600 + LP2065 (3.33 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The HP Z600 + LP2065 has 2.3 GT/s more system bus rate than the HP 8100 Elite SFF + S2231a (4.8 GT/s vs 2.5 GT/s). Only the HP Z600 + LP2065 has ECC supported by processor. Only the HP 8100 Elite SFF + S2231a has embedded options available.

Processor family
- 8100 Elite SFF + S2231a:Intel® Core™ i5
- Z600 + LP2065:Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Processor model
- 8100 Elite SFF + S2231a:i5-660
- Z600 + LP2065:E5506
Processor cores
- 8100 Elite SFF + S2231a:2
- Z600 + LP2065:4
Processor frequency
- 8100 Elite SFF + S2231a:3.33 GHz
- Z600 + LP2065:2.13 GHz
Bus type
- 8100 Elite SFF + S2231a:DMI
- Z600 + LP2065:QPI
System bus rate
- 8100 Elite SFF + S2231a:2.5 GT/s
- Z600 + LP2065:4.8 GT/s
Processor lithography
- 8100 Elite SFF + S2231a:32 nm
- Z600 + LP2065:45 nm
Processor codename
- 8100 Elite SFF + S2231a:Clarkdale
- Z600 + LP2065:Nehalem EP

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Comparison of 8100 Elite SFF + S2231a, Z600 + LP2065
133 specifications	A HP 8100 Elite SFF + S2231a View product	B HP Z600 + LP2065 View product
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-660	E5506
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.33 GHz	2.13 GHz
Processor cache	4 MB	4 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 5500 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarkdale	Nehalem EP
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	73 W	80 W
TcaseDiffers	72.6 °C	76 °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 TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	25	16
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	16 GB	144 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3 1066/1333	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	21 GB/s	19.2 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffers	No	Yes
Processor system typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DP
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of processors installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	D0
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	3 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	24 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory channelsDiffers	Dual-channel	Triple-channel
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6x DIMM
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storageidentical
Total storage capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	No	No
Floppy drive installedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 GB
RAID supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RAID levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0, 1, 5, 10
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	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 chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® 5520
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	Yes	Yes
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 & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	10	9
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	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	SFF	Minitower
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of origin	China	China
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	32-bit	32-bit
Display1 differ
Display included	Yes	Yes
Display diagonalDiffers	54.6 cm (21.5")	51 cm (20.1")
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	300 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
ResolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 x 1200 pixels
Processor special features13 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs	1	2
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	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)	Yes	Yes
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	43550	37096
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	42.5 x 45 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
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
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBF8
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	100 mm	165.3 mm
DepthDiffers	378.5 mm	440 mm
HeightDiffers	338 mm	445.1 mm
WeightDiffers	8.1 kg	14.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	650 W

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