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Lenovo ThinkStation E20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 380 vs Lenovo ThinkStation S20 + ATI FirePro V3700

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  • 87specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 45identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkStation S20 + ATI FirePro V3700 has 2 more processor cores than the Lenovo ThinkStation E20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 380 (4 vs 2). The Lenovo ThinkStation S20 + ATI FirePro V3700 has 4 more processor threads than the Lenovo ThinkStation E20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 380 (8 vs 4). The Lenovo ThinkStation E20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 380 has 0.26 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkStation S20 + ATI FirePro V3700 (3.06 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). Only the Lenovo ThinkStation S20 + ATI FirePro V3700 has ECC supported by processor. Only the Lenovo ThinkStation E20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 380 has embedded options available.

  • Processor family
    • ThinkStation E20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 380:Intel® Core™ i3
    • ThinkStation S20 + ATI FirePro V3700:Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
  • Processor model
    • ThinkStation E20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 380:i3-540
    • ThinkStation S20 + ATI FirePro V3700:W3530
  • Processor cores
    • ThinkStation E20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 380:2
    • ThinkStation S20 + ATI FirePro V3700:4
  • Processor threads
    • ThinkStation E20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 380:4
    • ThinkStation S20 + ATI FirePro V3700:8
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkStation E20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 380:3.06 GHz
    • ThinkStation S20 + ATI FirePro V3700:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkStation E20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 380:4 MB
    • ThinkStation S20 + ATI FirePro V3700:8 MB
  • Bus type
    • ThinkStation E20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 380:DMI
    • ThinkStation S20 + ATI FirePro V3700:QPI
  • System bus rate
    • ThinkStation E20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 380:2.5 GT/s
    • ThinkStation S20 + ATI FirePro V3700:4.8 GT/s

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Comparison of ThinkStation E20 + NVIDIA Quadro FX 380, ThinkStation S20 + ATI FirePro V3700
122 specifications
Processor23 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Xeon® 3000 Sequence
Processor modelDiffersi3-540W3530
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.06 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.06 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB8 MB
Bus typeDiffersDMIQPI
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s4.8 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-500 Desktop SeriesIntel Xeon 3500 Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarkdaleBloomfield
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs73 W130 W
TcaseDiffers72.6 °C67.9 °C
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1156 (Socket H)Socket B (LGA 1366)
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M731 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²263 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2321
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.55 V
SteppingDiffersC2D0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers16 GB24 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3 1066/1333DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1066,1333 MHz800,1066 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs21 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffersNoYes
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB12 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 1 GB3 x 2 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1066 MHz
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelTriple-channel
Storageidentical
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-RW
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.256 GB
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFirePro V3700
Graphics card manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATI
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one733 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATX
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® 3450Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers108
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — 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
Power1 differ
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240V, 50/60Hz
Power supplyDiffers280 W625 W
Power supply typeKnown for one100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Processor special features9 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4647341313
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBKR
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm42.5 x 45.0 mm
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DepthDiffers430.8 mm483 mm
HeightDiffers425.2 mm426 mm
WeightDiffers11.2 kg15 kg
Other featuresidentical
Drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x 3.5'', 2x 5.25''
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source

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