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HP Compaq dc7900 SFF vs HP dc5800 SFF + L2208w

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  • 86specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 60identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Compaq dc7900 SFF has 0.56 GHz more processor frequency than the HP dc5800 SFF + L2208w (3.16 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The HP Compaq dc7900 SFF has 4 MB more processor cache than the HP dc5800 SFF + L2208w (6 MB vs 2 MB). The HP Compaq dc7900 SFF has 533 MHz more processor front side bus than the HP dc5800 SFF + L2208w (1333 MHz vs 800 MHz). Only the HP dc5800 SFF + L2208w has embedded options available. Only the HP Compaq dc7900 SFF has Intel Trusted Execution Technology.

  • Processor family
    • Compaq dc7900 SFF:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • dc5800 SFF + L2208w:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • Compaq dc7900 SFF:E8500
    • dc5800 SFF + L2208w:E5300
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq dc7900 SFF:3.16 GHz
    • dc5800 SFF + L2208w:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Compaq dc7900 SFF:6 MB
    • dc5800 SFF + L2208w:2 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • Compaq dc7900 SFF:1333 MHz
    • dc5800 SFF + L2208w:800 MHz
  • Tcase
    • Compaq dc7900 SFF:72.4 °C
    • dc5800 SFF + L2208w:74.1 °C
  • Number of Processing Die Transistors
    • Compaq dc7900 SFF:410 M
    • dc5800 SFF + L2208w:228 M
  • Processing Die size
    • Compaq dc7900 SFF:107 mm²
    • dc5800 SFF + L2208w:82 mm²

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Comparison of Compaq dc7900 SFF, dc5800 SFF + L2208w
115 specifications
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersE8500E5300
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers3.16 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers1333 MHz800 MHz
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo E8000 SeriesIntel Pentium E5000 Series for Desktop
Processor codenameWolfdaleWolfdale
Processor system typeKnown for oneDPUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W65 W
TcaseDiffers72.4 °C74.1 °C
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M228 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²82 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs9.513
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one0.850/1.3625 VUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersC0R0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB1 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 1 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB160 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneSATA 3.0Gb/sUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MIntel® GMA 3100
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Video adapter, busKnown for onePCI Express x16Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.256 GB
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeYesYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabitGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity88
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
PS/2 ports quantity22
Serial ports quantity11
Parallel ports quantity00
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for one1 x PCIUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)240 W240 W
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeSFFSFF
External drive baysKnown for one1 x 5.25", 1 x 3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originChinaChina
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Business
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools Security Solutions, HP Backup and Recovery Manager, HP Insight Diagnostics (HP Backup & Recovery Manager), HP Software Agent, HP Total Care Advisor, HP Client Configuration Manager, HP Client Manager - Altiris, HP SoftPaq Download Manager, HP Client Catalog - Microsoft SMS, HP System
Display1 differ
Display includedYesYes
Display diagonalDiffers48.3 cm (19")55.9 cm (22")
Display resolutionKnown for one1280 x 1024 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one800:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one300 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one160°Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one160°Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayTFTTFT
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYes2
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3391135300
Processor codeDiffersSLAPKSLB9U
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5 x 37.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHigh Definition Audio
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9144
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width337 mm337 mm
Depth378 mm378 mm
Height100 mm100 mm
WeightDiffers8.5 kg8.1 kg

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