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Product comparison · 2 servers

Dell PowerEdge R420 server vs Dell PowerEdge R720xd server

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  • 90specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 74identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

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

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PowerEdge R420 server

Model R420

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PowerEdge R720xd server

Model R720xd

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Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2403E5-2603
Processor frequency1.8 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cores44
Processor cache10 MB10 MB
Motherboard chipsetIntel C600Intel C600
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersTripleQuad
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)80 W80 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rate6.4 GT/s6.4 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one18
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
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
Memory clock speeds supported by processor800,1066 MHz800,1066 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI linksDiffers12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for onex4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one46 bit
Processor codenameDiffersSandy Bridge ENSandy Bridge EP
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
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)
Processor threads44
Scalability2S2S
SteppingM1M1
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
TcaseKnown for one70 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0LS
Memory2 differ
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 2 GB1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers1224x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers192 GB768 GB
Storage1 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers12 TB38 TB
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSerial ATASerial ATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD size3.5"3.5"
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one12
Optical drive typeNoNo
RAID supportKnown for oneNo
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one4
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one2
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Rack (2U)
Rack mountingYesYes
Processor special features1 differ
CPU configuration (max)22
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingYesYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version0.000.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6461564592
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Power1 differ
Number of power supply units11
Power supplyDiffers500 W495 W
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR

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