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HP Pro 3120 SFF + S2331a vs Lenovo M58+ThinkVision L2230x

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  • 91specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 66identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo M58+ThinkVision L2230x has 0.13 GHz more processor frequency than the HP Pro 3120 SFF + S2331a (2.93 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Lenovo M58+ThinkVision L2230x has 1 MB more processor cache than the HP Pro 3120 SFF + S2331a (3 MB vs 2 MB). The Lenovo M58+ThinkVision L2230x has 266 MHz more processor front side bus than the HP Pro 3120 SFF + S2331a (1066 MHz vs 800 MHz). Processor family: Intel® Pentium® on the HP Pro 3120 SFF + S2331a, Intel® Core™2 Duo on the Lenovo M58+ThinkVision L2230x. Processor model: E5500 on the HP Pro 3120 SFF + S2331a, E7500 on the Lenovo M58+ThinkVision L2230x.

  • Processor family
    • Pro 3120 SFF + S2331a:Intel® Pentium®
    • M58+ThinkVision L2230x:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Pro 3120 SFF + S2331a:E5500
    • M58+ThinkVision L2230x:E7500
  • Processor frequency
    • Pro 3120 SFF + S2331a:2.8 GHz
    • M58+ThinkVision L2230x:2.93 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Pro 3120 SFF + S2331a:2 MB
    • M58+ThinkVision L2230x:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Pro 3120 SFF + S2331a:Smart Cache
    • M58+ThinkVision L2230x:L2
  • Processor front side bus
    • Pro 3120 SFF + S2331a:800 MHz
    • M58+ThinkVision L2230x:1066 MHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Pro 3120 SFF + S2331a:14
    • M58+ThinkVision L2230x:11
  • Memory clock speed
    • Pro 3120 SFF + S2331a:1333 MHz
    • M58+ThinkVision L2230x:1066 MHz

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Comparison of Pro 3120 SFF + S2331a, M58+ThinkVision L2230x
118 specifications
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersE5500E7500
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium E5000 Series for DesktopIntel Core 2 Duo E7000 Series
Processor codenameWolfdaleWolfdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W65 W
Tcase74.1 °C74.1 °C
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die Transistors228 M228 M
Processing Die size82 mm²82 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1411
SteppingR0R0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB250 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD-RW
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedNoNo
Floppy drive installedNoNo
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X4500HDIntel® GMA X4500
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers610
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers220 W280 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersSFFTower
Product colourBlackBlack
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit
Display2 differ
Display includedYesYes
Display diagonalDiffers58.4 cm (23")54.6 cm (21.5")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)1000:11000:1
Display brightnessDiffers300 cd/m²250 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one170°Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one160°Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableNoNo
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 TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYes2
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
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 IDDiffers4280036503
Processor codeDiffersSLGTJSLB9Z
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
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 one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers311 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers389.4 mm440 mm
HeightDiffers112.5 mm402 mm
WeightDiffers6.7 kg11 kg
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Professional
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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