Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation vs NEC PowerMate ML450 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4500, 2048MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro

31specifications compared
14differ
17identical
93known for one product only

Key differences

The NEC PowerMate ML450 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4500, 2048MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro has 1 GB more internal memory than the HP xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation (2 GB vs 1 GB). The HP xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation has 4 GB more maximum internal memory than the NEC PowerMate ML450 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4500, 2048MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro (8 GB vs 4 GB). The HP xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation has 3 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the NEC PowerMate ML450 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4500, 2048MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro (9 vs 6). Memory layout (slots x size): 2 x 0.5 GB on the HP xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation, 2 x 1 GB on the NEC PowerMate ML450 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4500, 2048MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro. Optical drive type: DVD-ROM on the HP xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation, DVD-RW on the NEC PowerMate ML450 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4500, 2048MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro.

Internal memory
- xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation:1 GB
- PowerMate ML450 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4500, 2048MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro:2 GB
Maximum internal memory
- xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation:8 GB
- PowerMate ML450 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4500, 2048MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro:4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation:2 x 0.5 GB
- PowerMate ML450 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4500, 2048MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro:2 x 1 GB
Optical drive type
- xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation:DVD-ROM
- PowerMate ML450 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4500, 2048MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro:DVD-RW
HDD interface
- xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation:SATA
- PowerMate ML450 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4500, 2048MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro:SATA II
Product type
- xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation:Workstation
- PowerMate ML450 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4500, 2048MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro:PC
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation:9
- PowerMate ML450 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4500, 2048MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro:6
Power supply
- xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation:475 W
- PowerMate ML450 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4500, 2048MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro:250 W

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Comparison of xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation, PowerMate ML450 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4500, 2048MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro
124 specifications	A HP xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation View product	B NEC PowerMate ML450 MT - Intel Core 2 Duo E4500, 2048MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro View product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	E4500
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor frequency	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	800 MHz	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 Core 2 Duo E4000 Series
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 installed	1	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	167 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	111 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.85 - 1.5 V
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M0
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Cache externalKnown for one	2048 KB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	1 GB	2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 0.5 GB	2 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x DIMM
ECCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory upgradeKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-ROM	DVD-RW
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Diskette drive memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDD capacityKnown for one	160 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive controllerKnown for one	SATA 3GB/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disk subsystem controllerKnown for one	Integrated 6 channel SATA 3 Gb/s NCQ controller with RAID capability, optional 4 channel SAS controller with RAID capability	Unknown — not stated by the source
Diskette driveKnown for one	FDD 3.5'' 1.44MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive typeKnown for one	160 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Workstation	PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® X38 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	9	6
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PS/2 ports quantity	2	2
Serial ports quantity	1	1
Parallel ports quantity	1	1
I/O portsKnown for one	Front: headphone, microphone, 2 USB 2.0 and 1 optional IEEE 1394A; Rear: 7 USB 2.0, 1 external SATA, 1 standard serial port, 1 parallel port, 2 PS/2 keyboard and mouse, 1 RJ-45 to integrated Gigabit LAN, audio In, audio Out, microphone; 2 USB 2.0 (internal)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers	7 slots: 2 PCI Express (x16) Graphics slots, 1 PCI Express (x16 mechanically, x4 electrically), 1 PCI Express (x1) and 3 full-length legacy PCI slots	1x PCI Express 16X 1x PCI Express 1X 2x PCI
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	475 W	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 requirementsKnown for one	475 watts wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction, 80 Plus Efficient	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Minitower	Micro Tower
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"
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Professional
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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	30781
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLA95
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	High Definition Audio	AC'97
Audio includedKnown for one	Integrated High Definition audio with Jack Retasking capability, optional PCI Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Music	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	168 mm	181 mm
DepthDiffers	456 mm	402 mm
HeightDiffers	450 mm	384 mm
WeightKnown for one	19 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, EN 55022 B, EN50082-1, EN 60950
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for one	Quadro NVS 290	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video card featuresKnown for one	NVIDIA Quadro FX 370	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	8 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	8 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for one	8 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	9100	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one	8 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	HP USB optical scroll mouse	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for one	HP USB standard keyboard	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for one	HP Solenoid Hood Lock/Sensor Kit, Kensington Security Cable & Lock	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Drive baysKnown for one	3 external 5.25" bays and 1 external 3.5" bay for optional floppy drive 2 internal 3.5" bays	Unknown — not stated by the source

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