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Dell PowerEdge R420 server vs Dell PowerEdge R620 server

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  • 91specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 73identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge R420 server:E5-2403
    • PowerEdge R620 server:E5-2603
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • PowerEdge R420 server:Triple
    • PowerEdge R620 server:Quad
  • Maximum internal memory supported by processor
    • PowerEdge R420 server:375 GB
    • PowerEdge R620 server:750 GB
  • Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
    • PowerEdge R420 server:24
    • PowerEdge R620 server:40
  • Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
    • PowerEdge R420 server:25 GB/s
    • PowerEdge R620 server:34.1 GB/s
  • Number of QPI links
    • PowerEdge R420 server:1
    • PowerEdge R620 server:2
  • Processor codename
    • PowerEdge R420 server:Sandy Bridge EN
    • PowerEdge R620 server:Sandy Bridge EP
  • Processor package size
    • PowerEdge R420 server:45 x 42.5 mm
    • PowerEdge R620 server:52.5 x 45.0 mm

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Comparison of R420, R620
105 specifications
Processor10 differ
Processor modelDiffersE5-2403E5-2603
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersTripleQuad
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers375 GB750 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers2440
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25 GB/s34.1 GB/s
Number of QPI linksDiffers12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcex4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46 bit
Processor codenameDiffersSandy Bridge ENSandy Bridge EP
Processor package sizeDiffers45 x 42.5 mm52.5 x 45.0 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2400Intel Xeon E5-2600
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 °C
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0LSUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsDiffers1224x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers192 GB768 GB
Storage4 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers12 TB10 TB
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB250 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB250 GB
HDD sizeDiffers3.5"2.5"
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
RAID supportKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor special features1 differ
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6461564592
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers500 W465 W

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