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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 familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E3 V2 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2609E3-1225V2
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers10 MB8 MB
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI
System bus rateDiffers6.4 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
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
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)Differs2432
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersM1E1
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers750 GB32 GB
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800,1066 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs34.1 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB32 GB
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
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
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
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
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Processor special features12 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs21
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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 IDDiffers6458865733
Processor package sizeKnown for one52.5 x 45.0 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
ScalabilityKnown for one2SUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
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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