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Lenovo ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609 vs Lenovo E30 + LS2421p

103specifications compared
46differ
57identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
- E30 + LS2421p:Intel® Xeon® E3 Family
Processor model
- ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:E5-2609
- E30 + LS2421p:E3-1220
Processor boost frequency
- ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:2.5 GHz
- E30 + LS2421p:3.4 GHz
Processor frequency
- ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:2.4 GHz
- E30 + LS2421p:3.1 GHz
Processor cache
- ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:10 MB
- E30 + LS2421p:8 MB
Bus type
- ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:QPI
- E30 + LS2421p:DMI
System bus rate
- ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:6.4 GT/s
- E30 + LS2421p:5 GT/s
Processor series
- ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:Intel Xeon E5-2600
- E30 + LS2421p:Intel Xeon E3-1200

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Comparison of C30, E30 + LS2421p
135 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609 Model C30 View product	B Lenovo E30 + LS2421p View product
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family	Intel® Xeon® E3 Family
Processor modelDiffers	E5-2609	E3-1220
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	10 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateDiffers	6.4 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E5-2600	Intel Xeon E3-1200
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge EP	Sandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	80 W	80 W
TcaseDiffers	70 °C	69.1 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	40	20
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	x4, x8, x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 2011 (Socket R)	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	31
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	M1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	750 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	800,1066 MHz	1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	34.1 GB/s	21 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	128 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 4 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	8x DIMM	4x DIMM
ECC	Yes	Yes
Memory channelsDiffers	Quad-channel	Dual-channel
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Storage3 differ
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD-RW
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	2 TB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levelsDiffers	0, 1, 5	0, 1
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Performance1 differ
Product type	Workstation	Workstation
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® C602	Intel® C206
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Intel® Xeon®	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)	Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	10	8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" bays	3	3
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers	3	1
PCI slots	2	2
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyDiffers	800 W	280 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	SFF	Tower
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers	1	2
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black	Black
Rack mountingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffers	No	Yes
Display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	59.9 cm (23.6")
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
ResolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor special features8 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs	2	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	Yes	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
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® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	46 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64588	52269
Processor package sizeDiffers	52.5 x 45.0 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one	2S	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Audio system	HD	HD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	427 mm	175 mm
DepthDiffers	130 mm	420 mm
HeightDiffers	444 mm	412 mm
WeightDiffers	18.5 kg	14 kg
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
CertificationKnown for one	GreenGuard, RoHS, EPEAT Gold	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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