Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP Compaq 8000 Elite Convertible Minitower PC (ENERGY STAR) vs Lenovo ThinkStation S20 (410596G), NL

60specifications compared
36differ
24identical
92known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Compaq 8000 Elite Convertible Minitower PC (ENERGY STAR):Intel® Core™2 Duo
- ThinkStation S20 (410596G), NL:Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor model
- Compaq 8000 Elite Convertible Minitower PC (ENERGY STAR):E8400
- ThinkStation S20 (410596G), NL:W3503
Processor frequency
- Compaq 8000 Elite Convertible Minitower PC (ENERGY STAR):3 GHz
- ThinkStation S20 (410596G), NL:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Compaq 8000 Elite Convertible Minitower PC (ENERGY STAR):6 MB
- ThinkStation S20 (410596G), NL:4 MB
Processor cache type
- Compaq 8000 Elite Convertible Minitower PC (ENERGY STAR):L2
- ThinkStation S20 (410596G), NL:Smart Cache
Processor front side bus
- Compaq 8000 Elite Convertible Minitower PC (ENERGY STAR):1333 MHz
- ThinkStation S20 (410596G), NL:1066 MHz
Bus type
- Compaq 8000 Elite Convertible Minitower PC (ENERGY STAR):FSB
- ThinkStation S20 (410596G), NL:QPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Compaq 8000 Elite Convertible Minitower PC (ENERGY STAR):65 W
- ThinkStation S20 (410596G), NL:130 W

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Comparison of Compaq 8000 Elite Convertible Minitower PC (ENERGY STAR), ThinkStation S20 (410596G), NL
152 specifications	A HP Compaq 8000 Elite Convertible Minitower PC (ENERGY STAR)View product	B Lenovo ThinkStation S20 (410596G), NL View product
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffers	E8400	W3503
Processor frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor front side busDiffers	1333 MHz	1066 MHz
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	QPI
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core 2 Duo E8000 Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Wolfdale	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	65 W	130 W
TcaseKnown for one	72.4 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 775 (Socket T)	Socket B (LGA 1366)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	410 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	107 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	9	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	E0	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorDiffers	No	Yes
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.8 GT/s
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of processors installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800,1066 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.6 GB/s
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	6 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	3 x 2 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory upgradeKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 GB
Memory channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Triple-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one	250 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD-RW
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	250 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers	250 GB	500 GB
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	250 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Floppy drive installedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive controllerKnown for one	SATA 3.0Gb/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Diskette driveKnown for one	HP Media Card Reader 22-in-1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive typeKnown for one	250 GB 7200 rpm SATA 3.0 Gb/s 250, 320, 500 or 1 TB SATA 3.0GB/s with NCQ and Smart IV	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD controller typeKnown for one	SATA (7200 rpm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CF, MMC, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® GMA 4500M	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video card featuresKnown for one	3D/2D Controller: Microsoft DirectX 10 based with support for Pixel Shader 3.0; OpenGL 1.5 (OpenGL 2.0 available in a driver update).; Integrated VGA Controller; Integrated 350 MHz RAMDAC; Overlay Planes: Single overlay support with 5x3 filtering; Maximum Color Depth: 32 bits/pixel; Multi-display Su	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video adapter, busKnown for one	PCI Express x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	PC	Workstation
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40x
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Integrated Intel 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	2
I/O portsKnown for one	Rear: 6 USB 2.0, 1 serial port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, 1 DisplayPort, audio in/out; Front: 4 USB 2.0, audio ports; Optional: 2nd serial port, 1 parallel port, 1 eSATA port	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Expansion slotsidentical
Expansion slotsKnown for one	3 full-height PCI, 2 full-height PCI Express x16, 1 full-height PCI Express x1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Power2 differ
Power supply typeKnown for one	320W 89% efficient power supply - active PFC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers	Input voltage 90 – 264 / 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 47 – 63 Hz, active PFC (89% High Efficiency) Operating Voltage Range: 90 – 264 VAC; Rated Voltage Range: 100 – 240 VAC; Rated Line Frequency: 50/60 Hz; Operating Line Frequency Range: 47 – 63 Hz; Rated Input Current: 5.5 A; Rated Input Current 89 Plu	100-240V; 50/60Hz
Power supplyDiffers	320 W	625 W
Designidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tower
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Genuine Windows 7 Home Basic 32-bit, FreeDOS	Windows XP Pro SP1/SP2 32/64-bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 Windows Vista 32/64-bit Windows Vista Enterprise 32/64-bit Windows Vista Ultimate 32/64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for one	On some models only (not included with FreeDOS): HP ProtectTools Security Suite, HP Software Management Agent, PDF Complete, HP Power Manager, HP Firefox Virtual Browser, HP Total Care Advisor, Computer Setup Utility, McAfee Anti-virus Trial version, Roxio Creator Business, Corel WinDVD Optional pre	Unknown — not stated by the source
Driver LANKnown for one	Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	33910	40800
Processor codeKnown for one	SLB9J	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	42.5 x 45 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.2
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Integrated HD audio with Realtek ALC261 codec, internal PC speaker	ADI 1988 A
Audio includedKnown for one	Integrated HD audio with Realtek ALC261 codec, internal PC speaker	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	50 - 95 °F	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-30 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	9144	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	177 mm	175 mm
DepthDiffers	444 mm	460 mm
HeightDiffers	447 mm	478 mm
WeightDiffers	11.2 kg	16.3 kg
Size (imperial)Known for one	17.8 cm (7")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one	24.54 lb	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	ENERGY STAR qualified, EPEAT Gold and 89% efficient power supply; HP Power Manager	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for one	HP PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeDiffers	HP PS/2 Standard Keyboard	Preferred Pro USB
Multimediaidentical
MultimediaKnown for one	Integrated High Definition audio with Realtek 2 channel ALC261 codec	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Manageability featuresKnown for one	Integrated dual display standard; Expandable, convertible chassis; Long, stable lifecycle	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security management descriptionKnown for one	Integrated 1.2 TPM Embedded Security Chip (except for Russia), HP USB Smartcard Keyboard; Kensington Lock, Solenoid Hood Lock / Sensor, HP Business PC Security Lock	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for one	Kensington Lock, Solenoid Hood Lock / Sensor, HP Business PC Security Lock	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drive baysKnown for one	3 external 13,3 cm (5.25") 3 internal 8,9 cm (3.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source

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