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

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  • 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
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E3 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2609E3-1220
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers10 MB8 MB
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI
System bus rateDiffers6.4 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2600Intel Xeon E3-1200
Processor codenameDiffersSandy Bridge EPSandy Bridge
TcaseDiffers70 °C69.1 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers4020
PCI Express configurationsKnown for onex4, x8, x16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2431
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneM1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers750 GB32 GB
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800,1066 MHz1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs34.1 GB/s21 GB/s
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers8x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Storage3 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD-RW
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB500 GB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 50, 1
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® C602Intel® C206
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Xeon®Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers108
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers31
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyDiffers800 W280 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersSFFTower
Number of 5.25" baysDiffers12
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffersNoYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59.9 cm (23.6")
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
ResolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor special features8 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs21
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one46 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers6458852269
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one2SUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers427 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm420 mm
HeightDiffers444 mm412 mm
WeightDiffers18.5 kg14 kg
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneGreenGuard, RoHS, EPEAT GoldUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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