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HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC vs HP xw8600 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5430

84specifications compared
38differ
46identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- xw8600 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5430:Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Processor model
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC:E8400
- xw8600 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5430:E5430
Processor cores
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC:2
- xw8600 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5430:4
Processor threads
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC:2
- xw8600 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5430:4
Processor frequency
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC:3 GHz
- xw8600 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5430:2.66 GHz
Processor cache
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC:6 MB
- xw8600 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5430:12 MB
FSB Parity
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC:No
- xw8600 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5430:Yes
Processor codename
- Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC:Wolfdale
- xw8600 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5430:Harpertown

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Comparison of Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC, xw8600
138 specifications	A HP Compaq dc5800 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor E8400 2G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Microtower PC View product	B HP xw8600 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5430 Model xw8600 View product
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffers	E8400	E5430
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	2.66 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	12 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB ParityDiffers	No	Yes
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo E8000 Series	Intel Xeon 5400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Wolfdale	Harpertown
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	65 W	80 W
TcaseDiffers	72.4 °C	67 °C
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 775 (Socket T)	LGA 771 (Socket J)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	820 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	214 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	8
Stepping	E0	E0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor system typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DP
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	128 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 1 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedDiffers	800 MHz	667 MHz
Minimum RAMKnown for one	512 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storageidentical
Total storage capacityKnown for one	160 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD±RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® GMA 3100	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: 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
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	PC	Workstation
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
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® 5400
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Modem typeKnown for one	2006 Agere PCI 56K International SoftModem (full height)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	8	7
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	2
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Serial ports quantity	1	1
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
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 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
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for one	1 full-height PCI, 1 full-height PCI Express x16, 2 full-height PCI Express x1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for one	300W 80 PLUS 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 supplyKnown for one	300 W	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
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Micro Tower	Minitower
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 origin	China	China
Upgrade typeKnown for one	Windows Vista capable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for one	Windows Vista Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 softwareKnown for one	HP ProtectTools Security Solutions, HP Backup & Recovery Manager, HP Insight Diagnostics, HP Software Agent, HP Total Care Advisor, HP Client Configuration Manager, HP Client Manager for Altiris, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Client Catalog for Microsoft SMS, HP Systems Software Manager, Computer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Driver LANKnown for one	Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, FreeDos, Linux	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features6 differ
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 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)	Yes	Yes
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	33910	33081
Processor codeDiffers	SLB9J	SLBBK
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
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
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 conditions5 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	10 - 35 °C	0 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-30 - 60 °C	-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	8 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 95%	8 - 90%
Relative humidityKnown for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeDiffers	9144	9100
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one	5 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	176 mm	210 mm
DepthDiffers	428 mm	525 mm
HeightDiffers	377 mm	454 mm
WeightDiffers	8.9 kg	19.5 kg
Weight (imperial)Known for one	19.75 lb	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	ENERGY STAR qualified; EPEAT Gold; 80% efficient power supply	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	HP 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	44103105	Unknown — not stated by the source

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