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HP Compaq dc5100 P4 651 HT 2x256M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC vs HP xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation

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  • 15identical
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Key differences

The HP Compaq dc5100 P4 651 HT 2x256M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC has 0.74 GHz more processor frequency than the HP xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation (3.4 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The HP xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation has 2 MB more processor cache than the HP Compaq dc5100 P4 651 HT 2x256M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC (4 MB vs 2 MB). The HP xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation has 533 MHz more processor front side bus than the HP Compaq dc5100 P4 651 HT 2x256M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC (1333 MHz vs 800 MHz). Processor family: Intel® Pentium® 4 on the HP Compaq dc5100 P4 651 HT 2x256M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC, Intel® Xeon® on the HP xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation. Memory layout (slots x size): 2 x 0.5 GB on the HP Compaq dc5100 P4 651 HT 2x256M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC, 2 x 1 GB on the HP xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation.

  • Processor family
    • Compaq dc5100 P4 651 HT 2x256M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:Intel® Pentium® 4
    • xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation:Intel® Xeon®
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq dc5100 P4 651 HT 2x256M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:3.4 GHz
    • xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation:2.66 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Compaq dc5100 P4 651 HT 2x256M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:2 MB
    • xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation:4 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • Compaq dc5100 P4 651 HT 2x256M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:800 MHz
    • xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation:1333 MHz
  • Internal memory
    • Compaq dc5100 P4 651 HT 2x256M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:0.5 GB
    • xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation:4 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Compaq dc5100 P4 651 HT 2x256M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:4 GB
    • xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation:16 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Compaq dc5100 P4 651 HT 2x256M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:2 x 0.5 GB
    • xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation:2 x 1 GB
  • Memory upgrade
    • Compaq dc5100 P4 651 HT 2x256M/160G DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Microtower PC:4 GB
    • xw6400 (2) x Intel Xeon Dual Core 2.66GHz 4GB/73GB NVIDIA Quadro NVS285 DVD-ROM WXP Pro Workstation:16 GB

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136 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium® 4Intel® Xeon®
Processor modelKnown for one651Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz2.66 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1333 MHz
Bus typeKnown for oneFSBUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one65 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Pentium 4 600 Series supporting Hyper-Threading TechnologyUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneCedarmillUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one80, 86Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one0 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one69.2 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 775 (Socket T)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one188 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one17Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneC1Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cache externalKnown for one2048 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 0.5 GB2 x 1 GB
Memory upgradeDiffers4 GB16 GB
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Standard memory capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one160 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD-ROM
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM15000 RPM
Storage drive controllerDiffersSMART III Serial ATA 1.5 GB/sQuad ch. SATA II
Diskette driveDiffersNoOptional N
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
Disk subsystem controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntegrated 4 channel SATA 3 Gb/s NCQ controller with RAID 0 or 1 capability, optional 4 channel SAS controller with RAID capability
Graphicsidentical
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQuadro NVS 285
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA Quadro NVS 285 (128MB PCI Express with NVIDIA TurboCache technology, dual display)
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersPCWorkstation
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 5000X
Networkidentical
Modem typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFront: Headphone, microphone, and 2 USB 2.0, 1 IEEE 1394 (requires PCI card to enable functionality); Rear: 5 USB 2.0, 1 standard serial port, 1 parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, 1 RJ-45, 1 audio in, 1 audio out, 1 mic in 1 x Parallel port, 1 x Serial port, 1 x IEEE-1394 port (requires PCI car
Internal portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 USB 2.0
Rear portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 USB 2.0; 1 serial; 1 parallel; 2 PS/2; 1 RJ-45; 1 audio in; 1 audio out; 1 microphone in
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers1 x PCI express x11x PCI Express (x16) 1x PCI Express (x16/x4) 2x PCI Express (x8/x4) 2x PCI
Power1 differ
Power requirementsDiffers90 ~ 132 / 180 ~ 264 V, 50/60 Hz575 watts
Power consumption (typical)Known for one300 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source575 watts wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source575 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source575 W
Designidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMiniTower
External drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x 5.25" 1x 3.5"
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x 3.5"
Upgrade typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Vista capable
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNorton Antivirus 2004Unknown — not stated by the source
Driver LANKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft 2000, Microsoft XP, Linux 2.2, Linux 2.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGenuine Windows Vista Business 32; Genuine Windows Vista Business 64; Genuine Windows XP 32-bit Edition SP2; Genuine Windows XP Professional x64 Edition; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4; HP Linux Installation Kit
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one27483Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSL96JUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5 x 37.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersIntegrated Digital AudioIntel HDA
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntegrated High Definition audio with Jack Retasking technology, optional PCI Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Differs5 - 95%5 - 90%
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Relative humidityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 85%
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers175 mm165 mm
DepthDiffers420 mm441 mm
HeightDiffers366 mm441 mm
WeightDiffers11 kg14.6 kg
Size (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.5 cm (6.5")
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 lb
Other features1 differ
Drive baysDiffers2 x 5.25" (ext) & 2 x 3.5" (ext), 2 x 3.5" (int)2 internal 3.5" bays 2 external 5.25" bays or 1 external 3.5” bay with optional floppy
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48x
DVD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP USB optical scroll mouse Choice of 2-button scroll mouse (USB optical or PS/2 mechanical); 3-button mouse (USB optical); USB SpaceMouse; USB SpaceBall, USB SpacePilot
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP USB Standard HP Standard (USB, PS/2)
Multimediaidentical
MultimediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntegrated High Definition audio with Jack Retasking technology

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