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Dell PowerEdge C6320 server vs Lenovo x3850 X6

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  • 75specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 36identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • PowerEdge C6320 server:Intel® Xeon® E5 v4
    • x3850 X6:Intel® Xeon® E7 v3
  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge C6320 server:E5-2667V4
    • x3850 X6:E7-4809V3
  • Processor frequency
    • PowerEdge C6320 server:3.2 GHz
    • x3850 X6:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • PowerEdge C6320 server:25 MB
    • x3850 X6:20 MB
  • Motherboard chipset
    • PowerEdge C6320 server:Intel® C612
    • x3850 X6:Intel® C602J
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • PowerEdge C6320 server:135 W
    • x3850 X6:115 W
  • Processor cache type
    • PowerEdge C6320 server:Smart Cache
    • x3850 X6:Last Level Cache
  • System bus rate
    • PowerEdge C6320 server:9.6 GT/s
    • x3850 X6:6.4 GT/s

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Comparison of C6320, x3850 X6
126 specifications
Processor21 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 v4Intel® Xeon® E7 v3
Processor modelDiffersE5-2667V4E7-4809V3
Processor frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2 GHz
Processor cores88
Processor cacheDiffers25 MB20 MB
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® C612Intel® C602J
Memory channels supported by processorQuadQuad
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs135 W115 W
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheLast Level Cache
System bus rateDiffers9.6 GT/s6.4 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor1.53 TB1.53 TB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers4032
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs76.8 GB/s102 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1600,1866,2133,2400 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM, DDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI linksDiffers23
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor codeDiffersSR2P5SR223
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers45 x 52.5 mm52 x 45 mm
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011-v3LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor threads1616
ScalabilityDiffers2SS4S
SteppingDiffersR0E0
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0AVX 2.0
TcaseDiffers78 °C70 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Xeon®Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Xeon E5-2600 v4Unknown — not stated by the source
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
ECCYesYes
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1866 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1696
Maximum internal memoryDiffers512 GB3 TB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB0 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
RAID supportDiffersYesNo
Optical drive typeNoNo
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one72 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATA III, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported HDD sizesKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported RAID controllersKnown for oneIntel C612Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneSAS, Serial ATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 MB
Network1 differ
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers10 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® 82599ESUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers04
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers05
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Serial ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers02
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (2U)Rack (4U)
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rack railsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Redundant fans supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.6 dB
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUEFI
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise LinuxMicrosoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere Hypervisor
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs24
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Instruction Replay TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Instruction Replay Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NIYesYes
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers9297984676
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source900 W
Number of redundant power supplies supportedDiffers24
Number of redundant power supplies installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of main power suppliesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 85%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3050 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers448 mm482 mm
DepthDiffers790 mm804 mm
HeightDiffers86.8 mm173 mm
WeightKnown for one15.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower-on, admin password
Technical detailsidentical
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source

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