Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 5200B 1G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC vs NEC PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro

37specifications compared
20differ
17identical
108known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 5200B 1G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC has 0.9 GHz more processor frequency than the NEC PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro (2.7 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The NEC PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro has 90 GB more total storage capacity than the HP Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 5200B 1G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC (250 GB vs 160 GB). The HP Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 5200B 1G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC has 0.032 GB more maximum graphics card memory than the NEC PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro (0.256 GB vs 0.224 GB). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the HP Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 5200B 1G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC, Intel on the NEC PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro. Processor family: AMD Athlon on the HP Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 5200B 1G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC, Intel® Itanium® on the NEC PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro.

Processor manufacturer
- Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 5200B 1G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC:AMD
- PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro:Intel
Processor family
- Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 5200B 1G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC:AMD Athlon
- PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro:Intel® Itanium®
Processor model
- Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 5200B 1G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC:5200B
- PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro:E2160
Processor frequency
- Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 5200B 1G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC:2.7 GHz
- PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro:1.8 GHz
Total storage capacity
- Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 5200B 1G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC:160 GB
- PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro:250 GB
Optical drive type
- Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 5200B 1G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC:DVD Super Multi
- PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro:DVD-RW
Discrete graphics card model
- Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 5200B 1G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC:AMD Radeon HD 3100
- PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro:Intel® GMA 950
Maximum graphics card memory
- Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 5200B 1G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC:0.256 GB
- PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro:0.224 GB

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Comparison of Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 5200B 1G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC, PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro
145 specifications	A HP Compaq dc5850 AMD Athlon Dual-Core 5200B 1G/160G DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Small Form Factor PC View product	B NEC PowerMate VL260 MT - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 250GB, DVD-RW, Windows Vista Business + Win XP Pro View product
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	AMD Athlon	Intel® Itanium®
Processor modelDiffers	5200B	E2160
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FSB
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Pentium E2000 Series for Desktop
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Conroe
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	73.3 °C
Number of processors installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	77 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M0
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memoryidentical
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	1 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x DIMM
Minimum RAMKnown for one	512 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	250 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD-RW
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
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 3100	Intel® GMA 950
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	0.256 GB	0.224 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for one	AMD	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 DirectX10, DirectXVA, VMR9, GDI/GDI+; OpenGL 2.0 1.4.; Integrated VGA Controller; integrated 350 MHz RAMDAC; 400 MHz Controller Clock Speed; Overlay Planes: Single overlay support with 5x3 filtering; Maximum C	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
Performanceidentical
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	AMD 780V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for one	IDLE (Fixed disk drive spinning): LWAd = 3.8 Bels; FIXED DISK (Random write): LWAd = 3.9 Bels; OPTICAL DRIVE (Sequential Reads): LWAd = 5.2 Bels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Broadcom 5754 GE	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	8	6
Line-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
DVI portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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, 1 DVI-D, 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 audio out; 1 audio in; 1 RJ-45; 1 DVI-D	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers	1 x PCI	1x PCI Express 1X 2x PCI
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
Poweridentical
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
Power supply typeKnown for one	240W 80% efficient power supply - active PFC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	90 – 264 / 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 47 – 63 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	240 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: 1.7 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
Design2 differ
Chassis typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Micro Tower
External drive baysDiffers	1 x 5.25", 1 x 3.5"	2x 5.25" / 2x 3.5"
Internal drive baysDiffers	1 x 3.5"	2x 3.5"
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
Software1 differ
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	Windows XP Professional
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
Driver LANKnown for one	Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, FreeDos, Linux	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29739
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLA8Z
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	337 mm	402 mm
DepthDiffers	378 mm	181 mm
HeightDiffers	100 mm	384 mm
WeightKnown for one	7.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Size (imperial)Known for one	33.8 cm (13.3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one	16.76 lb	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	ENERGY STAR qualified; EPEAT Gold; 80% efficient power supply	WLP 2.0, CE, EN 55022 B, EN 50082-1, EN 60950
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Yes	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 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	2.2 kg	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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
MultimediaKnown for one	Integrated High Definition Audio with ADI884 Codec	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	1 external 5.25 inch, 1 external 3.5 inch 1 internal 3.5 inch	Unknown — not stated by the source

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