Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP Z400 + 2x ZR22w vs Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + L197w

79specifications compared
41differ
38identical
72known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Z400 + 2x ZR22w has 2 more processor cores than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + L197w (4 vs 2). The HP Z400 + 2x ZR22w has 4 more processor threads than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + L197w (8 vs 4). The HP Z400 + 2x ZR22w has 0.27 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + L197w (3.2 GHz vs 2.93 GHz). Only the HP Z400 + 2x ZR22w has ECC supported by processor. Only the HP Z400 + 2x ZR22w has card reader integrated.

Processor family
- Z400 + 2x ZR22w:Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Z400 + 2x ZR22w:W3565
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:i3-530
Processor cores
- Z400 + 2x ZR22w:4
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:2
Processor threads
- Z400 + 2x ZR22w:8
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:4
Processor frequency
- Z400 + 2x ZR22w:3.2 GHz
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:2.93 GHz
Processor cache
- Z400 + 2x ZR22w:8 MB
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:4 MB
Bus type
- Z400 + 2x ZR22w:QPI
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:DMI
System bus rate
- Z400 + 2x ZR22w:4.8 GT/s
- ThinkCentre M90 + L197w:2.5 GT/s

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Comparison of Z400 + 2x ZR22w, ThinkCentre M90 + L197w
151 specifications	A HP Z400 + 2x ZR22w View product	B Lenovo ThinkCentre M90 + L197w View product
Processor21 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	W3565	i3-530
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateDiffers	4.8 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon 3500 Series	Intel Core i3-500 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Bloomfield	Clarkdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	130 W	73 W
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72.6 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	Socket B (LGA 1366)	LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	731 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	263 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	22
PlatformKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC
SteppingDiffers	D0	C2
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	24 GB	16 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3 1066/1333
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	25.6 GB/s	21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffers	Yes	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.46 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	800,1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory channelsDiffers	Triple-channel	Dual-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	3 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Floppy drive installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	733 MHz
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Workstation	PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® X58 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	8	10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	130 W
Designidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
External drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 5.25''
Internal drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 3.5''
Chassis typeKnown for one	Minitower	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit) Windows 7 Home Basic (32-bit) Windows Vista Business (32-bit) Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit)
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Operating system installedKnown for one	Windows 7 Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display included	Yes	Yes
Display diagonalDiffers	54.6 cm (21.5")	48.3 cm (19")
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000:1
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 cd/m²
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
ResolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	39721	46472
Processor package sizeDiffers	42.5 x 45.0 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBEV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	167.9 mm	79 mm
DepthDiffers	455.3 mm	238 mm
HeightDiffers	450.2 mm	275 mm
WeightKnown for one	19.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise, Professional
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	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
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	9100	Unknown — not stated by the source

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