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Lenovo ThinkCentre M58 (9960ABG), HR vs Lenovo ThinkStation S20, HU

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  • 75specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 35identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • ThinkCentre M58 (9960ABG), HR:Intel® Core™2 Quad
    • ThinkStation S20, HU:Intel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
  • Processor model
    • ThinkCentre M58 (9960ABG), HR:Q8200
    • ThinkStation S20, HU:E5540
  • Processor threads
    • ThinkCentre M58 (9960ABG), HR:4
    • ThinkStation S20, HU:8
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkCentre M58 (9960ABG), HR:2.33 GHz
    • ThinkStation S20, HU:2.53 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkCentre M58 (9960ABG), HR:4 MB
    • ThinkStation S20, HU:8 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • ThinkCentre M58 (9960ABG), HR:L2
    • ThinkStation S20, HU:Smart Cache
  • Bus type
    • ThinkCentre M58 (9960ABG), HR:FSB
    • ThinkStation S20, HU:QPI
  • Processor codename
    • ThinkCentre M58 (9960ABG), HR:Yorkfield
    • ThinkStation S20, HU:Nehalem EP

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Comparison of ThinkCentre M58 (9960ABG), HR, ThinkStation S20, HU
124 specifications
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 QuadIntel® Xeon® 5000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffersQ8200E5540
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.33 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffersFSBQPI
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.86 GT/s
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Quad Q8000 SeriesIntel Xeon 5500 Series
Processor codenameDiffersYorkfieldNehalem EP
Processor system typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDP
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W80 W
TcaseDiffers71.4 °C76 °C
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor socketDiffersLGA 775 (Socket T)Socket B (LGA 1366)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers456 M731 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers164 mm²263 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs719
SteppingDiffersR0D0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
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
ECC supported by processorDiffersNoYes
Processor front side busKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB12 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTriple-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-ROM
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Total storage capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Floppy drive installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersPCWorkstation
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers20
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityDiffers01
Parallel ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Poweridentical
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 127 / 200 - 240V, 8 / 4A
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source625 W
Designidentical
External drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 3.5", 2 x 5.25"
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 x 3.5"
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows XP Professional
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows XP Home Microsoft Windows XP Professional Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Home BasicUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3654737104
Processor codeDiffersSLG9SSLBF6
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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source175 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source483 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source426 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 kg
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GMA 4500MUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneIntel HDAUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — 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

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