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HP xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation vs NEC PowerMate ML450 SFF - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 15identical
  • 93known for one product only

Key differences

The HP xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the NEC PowerMate ML450 SFF - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro (2.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The HP xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation has 1 MB more processor cache than the NEC PowerMate ML450 SFF - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro (2 MB vs 1 MB). 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 SFF - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro (8 GB vs 4 GB). Processor family: Intel® Core™2 Duo on the HP xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation, Intel® Itanium® on the NEC PowerMate ML450 SFF - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro. 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, 1 x 1 GB on the NEC PowerMate ML450 SFF - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro.

  • Processor family
    • xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • PowerMate ML450 SFF - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro:Intel® Itanium®
  • Processor frequency
    • xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation:2.2 GHz
    • PowerMate ML450 SFF - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation:2 MB
    • PowerMate ML450 SFF - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro:1 MB
  • 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 SFF - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 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 SFF - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro:1 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 SFF - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 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 SFF - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro:SATA II
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • xw4600 Intel® Core™2 Duo E4500 2.20GHz 1GB/160GB NVIDIA NVS 290 DVD/CD-RW WVST Bus Workstation:0.256 GB
    • PowerMate ML450 SFF - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro:0.224 GB

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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 SFF - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160, 1024MB, 160GB, DVD-RW, Win XP Pro
125 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Itanium®
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE2160
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus800 MHz800 MHz
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium E2000 Series for Desktop
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConroe
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source73.3 °C
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source77 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cache externalKnown for one2048 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory1 GB1 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 0.5 GB1 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x DIMM
ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory upgradeKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-ROMDVD-RW
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Diskette drive memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HDD capacityKnown for one160 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneSATA 3GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Disk subsystem controllerKnown for oneIntegrated 6 channel SATA 3 Gb/s NCQ controller with RAID capability, optional 4 channel SAS controller with RAID capabilityUnknown — not stated by the source
Diskette driveKnown for oneFDD 3.5'' 1.44MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive typeKnown for one160 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GMA 950
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.256 GB0.224 GB
Graphics cardKnown for oneQuadro NVS 290Unknown — not stated by the source
Video card featuresKnown for oneNVIDIA Quadro FX 370Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersWorkstationPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® X38 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers96
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
PS/2 ports quantity22
Serial ports quantity11
Parallel ports quantity11
I/O portsKnown for oneFront: 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 slotsDiffers7 slots: 2 PCI Express (x16) Graphics slots, 1 PCI Express (x16 mechanically, x4 electrically), 1 PCI Express (x1) and 3 full-length legacy PCI slots1x PCI Express 16X 1x PCI Express 1X 2x PCI
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers475 W250 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110/220 V
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Power requirementsKnown for one475 watts wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction, 80 Plus EfficientUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMinitowerSFF
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
External drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x 5.25" / 1x 3.5"
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x 3.5"
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP Professional
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29739
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLA8Z
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioAC'97
Audio includedKnown for oneIntegrated High Definition audio with Jack Retasking capability, optional PCI Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme MusicUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers168 mm100 mm
DepthDiffers456 mm407 mm
HeightDiffers450 mm348 mm
WeightKnown for one19 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, EN 55022 B, EN50082-1, EN 60950
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one8 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one8 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for one8 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one9100Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one8 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneHP USB optical scroll mouseUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for oneHP USB standard keyboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneHP Solenoid Hood Lock/Sensor Kit, Kensington Security Cable & LockUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Drive baysKnown for one3 external 5.25" bays and 1 external 3.5" bay for optional floppy drive 2 internal 3.5" baysUnknown — not stated by the source

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