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Lenovo ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609 vs Lenovo ThinkStation E31 Intel® Xeon® E3 V2 Family E3-1225V2

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  • 91specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 46identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
    • ThinkStation E31 Intel® Xeon® E3 V2 Family E3-1225V2:Intel® Xeon® E3 V2 Family
  • Processor model
    • ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:E5-2609
    • ThinkStation E31 Intel® Xeon® E3 V2 Family E3-1225V2:E3-1225V2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:2.5 GHz
    • ThinkStation E31 Intel® Xeon® E3 V2 Family E3-1225V2:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:2.4 GHz
    • ThinkStation E31 Intel® Xeon® E3 V2 Family E3-1225V2:3.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:10 MB
    • ThinkStation E31 Intel® Xeon® E3 V2 Family E3-1225V2:8 MB
  • Bus type
    • ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:QPI
    • ThinkStation E31 Intel® Xeon® E3 V2 Family E3-1225V2:DMI
  • System bus rate
    • ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:6.4 GT/s
    • ThinkStation E31 Intel® Xeon® E3 V2 Family E3-1225V2:5 GT/s
  • Processor lithography
    • ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:32 nm
    • ThinkStation E31 Intel® Xeon® E3 V2 Family E3-1225V2:22 nm

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Comparison of C30, E31
147 specifications
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E3 V2 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2609E3-1225V2
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers10 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rateDiffers6.4 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2600Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2
Processor codenameDiffersSandy Bridge EPIvy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs80 W77 W
TcaseKnown for one70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsDiffersx4, x8, x161x16+1x4, 1x8+3x4, 2x8+1x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2432
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersM1E1
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers750 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800,1066 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs34.1 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers8x DIMM4x DIMM
ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD-RW
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5Unknown — not stated by the source
Total storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Performanceidentical
Product typeWorkstationWorkstation
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® C602Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Xeon®Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 channels
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers105
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
PS/2 ports quantity00
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyDiffers800 W280 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersSFFTower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Rack mountingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Placement supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features12 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs21
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingYesYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
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)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one46 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers6458865733
Processor package sizeKnown for one52.5 x 45.0 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
ScalabilityKnown for one2SUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers427 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm430 mm
HeightDiffers444 mm425 mm
WeightDiffers18.5 kg11.2 kg
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneGreenGuard, RoHS, EPEAT GoldUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics P4000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1250 MHz
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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