Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Zoostorm Mini Tower / G550 / 4GB vs Zoostorm Mini Tower / i3-2120 / 8GB

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  • 76specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 54identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

The Zoostorm Mini Tower / i3-2120 / 8GB has 2 more processor threads than the Zoostorm Mini Tower / G550 / 4GB (4 vs 2). The Zoostorm Mini Tower / i3-2120 / 8GB has 0.7 GHz more processor frequency than the Zoostorm Mini Tower / G550 / 4GB (3.3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Zoostorm Mini Tower / i3-2120 / 8GB has 1 MB more processor cache than the Zoostorm Mini Tower / G550 / 4GB (3 MB vs 2 MB). Only the Zoostorm Mini Tower / i3-2120 / 8GB has embedded options available. Only the Zoostorm Mini Tower / i3-2120 / 8GB has Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD).

  • Processor family
    • Mini Tower / G550 / 4GB:Intel® Celeron®
    • Mini Tower / i3-2120 / 8GB:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Mini Tower / G550 / 4GB:G550
    • Mini Tower / i3-2120 / 8GB:i3-2120
  • Processor threads
    • Mini Tower / G550 / 4GB:2
    • Mini Tower / i3-2120 / 8GB:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Mini Tower / G550 / 4GB:2.6 GHz
    • Mini Tower / i3-2120 / 8GB:3.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Mini Tower / G550 / 4GB:2 MB
    • Mini Tower / i3-2120 / 8GB:3 MB
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Mini Tower / G550 / 4GB:26
    • Mini Tower / i3-2120 / 8GB:33
  • Memory types supported by processor
    • Mini Tower / G550 / 4GB:DDR3-SDRAM
    • Mini Tower / i3-2120 / 8GB:DDR3 1066/1333
  • Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
    • Mini Tower / G550 / 4GB:17 GB/s
    • Mini Tower / i3-2120 / 8GB:21 GB/s

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Comparison of Mini Tower / G550 / 4GB, Mini Tower / i3-2120 / 8GB
85 specifications
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersG550i3-2120
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor G500 Series for DesktopIntel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W65 W
Tcase69.1 °C69.1 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2633
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3 1066/1333
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs17 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD+RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)22
On-board graphics card base frequency850 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x102
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Designidentical
Chassis typeMini TowerMini Tower
Product colourBlackBlack
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features8 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5341853426
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedYesYes
Keyboard includedYesYes
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

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