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HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC vs NEC PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4600, 2048MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Vista Business

73specifications compared
28differ
45identical
69known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC has 0.43 GHz more processor frequency than the NEC PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4600, 2048MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Vista Business (2.83 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC has 4 MB more processor cache than the NEC PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4600, 2048MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Vista Business (6 MB vs 2 MB). The HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC has 533 MHz more processor front side bus than the NEC PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4600, 2048MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Vista Business (1333 MHz vs 800 MHz). Only the HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC has Intel Trusted Execution Technology. Only the HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC has Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x).

Processor model
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:E8300
- PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4600, 2048MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Vista Business:E4600
Processor frequency
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:2.83 GHz
- PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4600, 2048MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Vista Business:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:6 MB
- PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4600, 2048MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Vista Business:2 MB
Processor front side bus
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:1333 MHz
- PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4600, 2048MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Vista Business:800 MHz
Processor lithography
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:45 nm
- PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4600, 2048MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Vista Business:65 nm
Processor codename
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:Wolfdale
- PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4600, 2048MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Vista Business:Conroe
Tcase
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:72.4 °C
- PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4600, 2048MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Vista Business:73.3 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC:410 M
- PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4600, 2048MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Vista Business:167 M

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Comparison of Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC, PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4600, 2048MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Vista Business
142 specifications	A HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8300 2G/160G DVD-ROM WVST Bus Microtower PC View product	B NEC PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4600, 2048MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Vista Business View product
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	E8300	E4600
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.83 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	1333 MHz	800 MHz
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	65 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo E8000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo E4000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Wolfdale	Conroe
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 W	65 W
TcaseDiffers	72.4 °C	73.3 °C
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	167 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	111 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	8	12
SteppingDiffers	C0	M0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of processors installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum RAMKnown for one	512 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard memory capacityKnown for one	2 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	250 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-ROM	DVD-RW
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Storage drive controllerKnown for one	SATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ SMART IV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disk subsystem controllerKnown for one	SATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ SMART IV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Diskette driveKnown for one	Optional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive typeKnown for one	160 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	0.256 GB	0.224 GB
Video card featuresKnown for one	3D/2D Controller: support is fully compliant with Microsoft standard API such as Microsoft DirectX9, DirectXVA, VMR9, GDI/GDI+; OpenGL 1.4.; Integrated VGA Controller; integrated 350 MHz RAMDAC; 400 MHz Controller Clock Speed; Overlay Planes: Single overlay support with 5x3 filtering; Maximum Color	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video adapter, busKnown for one	PCI Express x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video card resolutionKnown for one	Maximum Vertical Refresh Rate: 85 Hz at up to 1920x1440, 75 Hz at 2048x1536	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® GMA 950
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for one	IDLE (Fixed disk drive spinning): LWAd = 3.8 Bels; FIXED DISK (Random write): LWAd = 3.9 Bels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
Network1 differ
Modem typeKnown for one	2006 Agere PCI 56K International SoftModem (full height)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffers	Integrated Intel 82566DM Gigabit Network Connection	Gigabit Ethernet
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
I/O portsKnown for one	Rear: 6 USB 2.0, 1 serial port, 1 optional serial port, 1 optional parallel port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, 1 VGA, audio in/out; Front: 2 USB 2.0, audio ports	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear portsKnown for one	6 USB 2.0; 2 PS/2; 1 serial; 1 serial (optional 2nd); 1 parallel (optional); 1 external VGA monitor; 1 audio out; 1 audio in; 1 RJ-45	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear ports noteKnown for one	6 USB 2.0; 2 PS/2; 1 serial; 1 serial (optional 2nd); 1 parallel (optional); 1 external VGA monitor; 1 audio out; 1 audio in; 1 RJ-45	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Line-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers	1 full-height PCI, 1 full-height PCI Express x16, 2 full-height PCI Express x1	1x PCI Express 1X 2x PCI
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for one	300W 80% efficient power supply - active PFC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	Input voltage 90 – 264 / 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 47 – 63 Hz, active PFC optional (External 80% 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 80 Plus: 2.5 A;	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	300 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power managementKnown for one	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 80 Plus: 2.5 A; Current Leakage (NFPA 99): < 275 µA; System Heat Dissipation 80 Plus: Typical 315 btu/hr (79 kg-cal/hr), Maximum	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110/220 V
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Designidentical
Chassis type	Micro Tower	Micro Tower
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Upgrade typeKnown for one	Windows Vista capable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
External drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x 5.25" / 2x 3.5"
Internal drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x 3.5"
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Applications supportedKnown for one	Windows Vista Premium ready	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	FreeDOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffers	On some models only (not included with FreeDOS): HP ProtectTools Security Solutions, HP Backup and Recovery Manager, HP Insight Diagnostics (available via HP Backup and Recovery Manager), HP Software Agent, HP Total Care Advisor, HP Client Configuration Manager, HP Client Manager for Altiris, HP Sof	Yes
Certified operating systemKnown for one	Red Hat Enterprise Linux; SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Driver LANKnown for one	Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, FreeDos, Linux	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	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)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	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
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35070	32242
Processor codeDiffers	SLAPJ	SLA94
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	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
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Integrated High Definition audio with ADI1884 codec, microphone and headphone front ports, line-out and line-in rear ports, multistreaming capable, internal PC speaker	AC'97
Audio includedKnown for one	Integrated High Definition audio with ADI1884 codec, microphone and headphone front ports, line-out and line-in rear ports, multistreaming capable, internal PC speaker	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	10 - 35 °C	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
Relative humidityKnown for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	9144	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one	5 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	176 mm	402 mm
DepthDiffers	428 mm	181 mm
HeightDiffers	377 mm	384 mm
WeightKnown for one	8.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one	19.75 lb	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	ENERGY STAR qualified, EPEAT Gold, and 80% efficient power supply	WLP 2.0, CE, EN 55022 B, EN 50082-1, EN 60950
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	PS/2 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for one	HP PS/2 Standard Keyboard	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
MultimediaKnown for one	Integrated High Definition audio with Realtek 2 channel ALC260 codec (all ports are stereo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for one	Integrated 1.2 TPM Embedded Security Chip (except for Russia), HP Business PC Security Lock, HP USB Biometric Fingerprint Reader	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for one	Kensington Lock	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drive baysKnown for one	2 external 5.25 inch, 1 external 3.5 inch 2 internal 3.5 inch	Unknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one	43211507	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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