Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Lenovo ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609 vs MSI Wind Box DC100-E4523W7PN AMD E E-450

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 15identical
  • 119known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:Intel
    • Wind Box DC100-E4523W7PN AMD E E-450:AMD
  • Processor family
    • ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
    • Wind Box DC100-E4523W7PN AMD E E-450:AMD E
  • Processor model
    • ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:E5-2609
    • Wind Box DC100-E4523W7PN AMD E E-450:E-450
  • Processor cores
    • ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:4
    • Wind Box DC100-E4523W7PN AMD E E-450:2
  • Processor threads
    • ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:4
    • Wind Box DC100-E4523W7PN AMD E E-450:2
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:2.4 GHz
    • Wind Box DC100-E4523W7PN AMD E E-450:1.65 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:10 MB
    • Wind Box DC100-E4523W7PN AMD E E-450:1 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • ThinkStation C30 Intel® Xeon® E5 Family E5-2609:Smart Cache
    • Wind Box DC100-E4523W7PN AMD E E-450:L2

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164 specifications
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyAMD E
Processor modelDiffersE5-2609E-450
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.65 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers10 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Bus typeKnown for oneQPIUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one6.4 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Xeon E5-2600Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneSandy Bridge EPUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one80 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for onex4, x8, x16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of QPI linksKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 2011 (Socket R)Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
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 processorKnown for one750 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one800,1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one34.1 GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 4 GB1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers8x DIMM1x SO-DIMM
ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsKnown for oneQuad-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Storage4 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB320 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
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 source320 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MicroSD (TransFlash), miniSD, MMC, SD, xD
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffersWorkstationMini PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® C602AMD A50M
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Xeon®Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
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)
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers106
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
PS/2 ports quantity00
Serial ports quantityDiffers10
Parallel ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 W40 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.44 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.99 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneSFFUnknown — not stated by the source
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 colourDiffersBlackWhite
Rack mountingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features1 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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 Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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 IDKnown for one64588Unknown — not stated by the source
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 setsKnown for oneAVXUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers427 mm151 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm34.9 mm
HeightDiffers444 mm192 mm
WeightDiffers18.5 kg830 g
Certificates1 differ
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersGreenGuard, RoHS, EPEAT Goldv
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 6000
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 6320
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 65 °C
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Multimediaidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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