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Lenovo ThinkCentre M55 8811 vs Lenovo ThinkStation S20, DE

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  • 90specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 38identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkStation S20, DE has 2 more processor cores than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M55 8811 (4 vs 2). The Lenovo ThinkStation S20, DE has 6 more processor threads than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M55 8811 (8 vs 2). The Lenovo ThinkStation S20, DE has 0.54 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkCentre M55 8811 (2.4 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). Only the Lenovo ThinkStation S20, DE has ECC supported by processor. Only the Lenovo ThinkStation S20, DE has card reader integrated.

  • Processor family
    • ThinkCentre M55 8811:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • ThinkStation S20, DE:Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
  • Processor model
    • ThinkCentre M55 8811:E6300
    • ThinkStation S20, DE:E5620
  • Processor cores
    • ThinkCentre M55 8811:2
    • ThinkStation S20, DE:4
  • Processor threads
    • ThinkCentre M55 8811:2
    • ThinkStation S20, DE:8
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkCentre M55 8811:1.86 GHz
    • ThinkStation S20, DE:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkCentre M55 8811:2 MB
    • ThinkStation S20, DE:12 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • ThinkCentre M55 8811:L2
    • ThinkStation S20, DE:Smart Cache
  • Bus type
    • ThinkCentre M55 8811:FSB
    • ThinkStation S20, DE:QPI

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Comparison of ThinkCentre M55 8811, ThinkStation S20, DE
134 specifications
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffersE6300E5620
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor frequencyDiffers1.86 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB12 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeDiffersFSBQPI
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithographyDiffers65 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersConroeWestmere EP
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W80 W
TcaseDiffers61.4 °C77.6 °C
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 775 (Socket T)Socket B (LGA 1366)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one167 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one111 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs718
PlatformKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersR0B1
ECC supported by processorDiffersNoYes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.86 GT/s
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Xeon 5600 Series
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source288 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3 800/1066
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800,1066 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.6 GB/s
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB6 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB12 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 GB3 x 2 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers667 MHz1333 MHz
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTriple-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one160 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD-ROMDVD-ROM
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Floppy drive installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GMA 3000Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersPCWorkstation
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® Q965 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity88
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantity11
Parallel ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slots11
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
PCI slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power3 differ
Power supply typeDiffersACAC - DC
Power requirementsDiffers120 - 230 V100 - 240V
Power supplyDiffers310 W625 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeTowerTower
Product colourBlackBlack
External drive baysDiffers2 x 5.25", 1 x 3.5"1 x 3.5", 2 x 5.25"
Internal drive baysDiffers2 x 3.5"3 x 3.5"
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows XP ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features13 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs12
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers2724847925
Processor codeDiffersSLGW2SLBV4
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm42.5 X 45 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 bit
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.2
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers178 mm175 mm
DepthDiffers450 mm483 mm
HeightDiffers432 mm426 mm
WeightDiffers12.5 kg15 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6

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