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HP Z600 Workstation vs HP Z800 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5530

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 94identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Z600 Workstation:E5520
    • Z800 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5530:E5530
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Z600 Workstation:2.53 GHz
    • Z800 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5530:2.66 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Z600 Workstation:2.26 GHz
    • Z800 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5530:2.4 GHz
  • Tcase
    • Z600 Workstation:72 °C
    • Z800 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5530:76 °C
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Z600 Workstation:17
    • Z800 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5530:18
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Z600 Workstation:24 GB
    • Z800 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5530:192 GB
  • Memory upgrade
    • Z600 Workstation:24 GB
    • Z800 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5530:192 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • Z600 Workstation:320 GB
    • Z800 Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence E5530:250 GB

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Comparison of Z600 Workstation, Z800
124 specifications
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Xeon® 5000 SequenceIntel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffersE5520E5530
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cache8 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeQPIQPI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rate5.86 GT/s5.86 GT/s
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Xeon 5500 SeriesIntel Xeon 5500 Series
Processor codenameNehalem EPNehalem EP
Processor system typeDPDP
Thermal Design Power (TDP)80 W80 W
TcaseDiffers72 °C76 °C
Number of QPI links22
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketSocket B (LGA 1366)Socket B (LGA 1366)
Number of Processing Die Transistors731 M731 M
Processing Die size263 mm²263 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1718
SteppingD0D0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor144 GB144 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor800,1066 MHz800,1066 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Memory2 differ
Internal memory3 GB3 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers24 GB192 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)3 x 1 GB3 x 1 GB
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
ECCYesYes
Memory channelsTriple-channelTriple-channel
Memory upgradeDiffers24 GB192 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB250 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum HDD capacityDiffers600 GB450 GB
Minimum storage drive space146 GB146 GB
Storage drive controllerDiffersIntegrated 6 channel SATA 3 Gb/s controller with RAID (0, 1, 5 or 10) capability, optional SAS controller, LSI 3041E 4-port SAS/SATA, with RAID (0, 1 or 10) capabilityIntegrated 6 channel SATA 3 Gb/s controller with RAID (0, 1, 5 or 10) capability, integrated 8 channel SAS controller with RAID (0, 1 or 10) capability, optional LSI 8888 ELP 8-port SAS HW with RAID (0, 1, 5 or 10) capability
Diskette driveNoNo
Storage drive typeDiffers320 GB 7200 rpm SATA NCQ SATA 320 GB250 GB 7200 rpm SATA NCQ SATA 250 GB
HDD controller typeSATA (10000 rpm) SATA (7200 rpm) SAS (15000 rpm)SATA (10000 rpm) SATA (7200 rpm) SAS (15000 rpm)
Graphicsidentical
Video card featuresNo integrated Graphic CardNo integrated Graphic Card
Performanceidentical
Product typeWorkstationWorkstation
Motherboard chipsetIntel® 5520Intel® 5520
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity99
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial ports quantityDiffers01
Parallel ports quantity00
I/O portsDiffersFront: 3 USB 2.0, 1 microphone in, 1 headphone out, optional 1 IEEE 1394a; Rear: 6 USB 2.0, 1 audio in, 1 audio out, 1 microphone in, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45 to integrated Gigabit LAN, optional 1 serial; Internal: 3 USB 2.0Front: 3 USB 2.0, 1 IEEE 1394a, 1 microphone in, 1 headphone out; Rear: 6 USB 2.0, 1 IEEE 1394a, 1 audio in, 1 audio out, 1 microphone in, 2 PS/2, 2 RJ-45 to integrated Gigabit LAN, 1 serial; Internal: 3 USB 2.0
Expansion slots1 differ
Expansion slotsDiffers2 PCI Express Gen2 x16, 1 PCI Express Gen2 (x8 mechanically, x4 electrically), 1 PCI Express Gen1 (x8 mechanically, x4 electrically), 2 PCI1 PCI, 1 PCI Express Gen1 (x8 mechanically, x4 electrically), 1 PCI Express Gen2 (x8 mechanically, x4 electrically), 2 PCI Express Gen2 (x16 mechanically, x8 electrically), 2 PCI Express Gen2 x16
Power2 differ
Power requirementsDiffers650 watts wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction, 85% efficient Power Supply850 watts wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction, direct connection Power Supplies
Power supplyDiffers650 W850 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeMini TowerMini Tower
Country of originChinaChina
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Business
Compatible operating systemsDiffersRed Hat Enterprise Linux WS 5 64-bit, Novell Suse SLED 11HP Installer Kit for Linux
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
DisplayHP LP1965 19-inch LCD Monitor, HP LP2065 20-inch LCD Monitor, HP LP2275w 22-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor, HP LP2475w 24-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor, HP DreamColor LP2480zx Professional Display (24-inch widescreen), HP LP3065 30-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor (all sold separately)HP LP1965 19-inch LCD Monitor, HP LP2065 20-inch LCD Monitor, HP LP2275w 22-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor, HP LP2475w 24-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor, HP DreamColor LP2480zx Professional Display (24-inch widescreen), HP LP3065 30-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor (all sold separately)
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)22
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingYesYes
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)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
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® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs40 bitYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4020037103
Processor codeDiffersSLBFDSLBF7
Processor package size42.5 x 45 mm42.5 x 45 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.01.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Audioidentical
Audio systemIntegrated High Definition Realtek ALC262 Audio, optional Creative X-Fi Titanium PCIe Audio Card, optional HP Thin USB Powered SpeakersIntegrated High Definition Realtek ALC262 Audio, optional Creative X-Fi Titanium PCIe Audio Card, optional HP Thin USB Powered Speakers
Audio includedIntegrated High Definition Realtek ALC262 Audio, optional Creative X-Fi Titanium PCIe Audio Card, optional HP Thin USB Powered SpeakersIntegrated High Definition Realtek ALC262 Audio, optional Creative X-Fi Titanium PCIe Audio Card, optional HP Thin USB Powered Speakers
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 60 °C-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)8 - 85%8 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)8 - 90%8 - 90%
Non-operating altitude91009100
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers165.3 mm203.5 mm
DepthDiffers440 mm526.5 mm
Height445.1 mm445.1 mm
WeightDiffers19 kg19.5 kg
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceHP USB Laser Scroll MouseHP USB Laser Scroll Mouse
Keyboard typeHP PS/2 Standard KeyboardHP PS/2 Standard Keyboard
Features1 differ
Security management descriptionDiffersHP Solenoid Hood Lock & Hood Sensor, optional Security Cable with Kensington Lock, optional HP Solenoid LockSecurity Cable with Kensington Lock, HP Solenoid Hood Lock & Hood Sensor
Other features1 differ
Drive baysDiffers2 external 5.25" bays 2 internal 3.5" bays (up to 3 with converter)3 external 5.25" bays (up to 4 eSATA, up to 8 SAS) 4 internal 3.5" bays

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