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Dell PowerEdge R440 server vs Dell PowerEdge R740xd server

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 39identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge R440 server:3106
    • PowerEdge R740xd server:4108
  • Processor frequency
    • PowerEdge R440 server:1.7 GHz
    • PowerEdge R740xd server:1.8 GHz
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • PowerEdge R440 server:Hexa
    • PowerEdge R740xd server:Hepta
  • Embedded options available
    • PowerEdge R440 server:Yes
    • PowerEdge R740xd server:No
  • Memory clock speeds supported by processor
    • PowerEdge R440 server:2133 MHz
    • PowerEdge R740xd server:2400 MHz
  • Processor code
    • PowerEdge R440 server:SR3GL
    • PowerEdge R740xd server:SR3GJ
  • Processor threads
    • PowerEdge R440 server:8
    • PowerEdge R740xd server:16
  • Internal memory
    • PowerEdge R440 server:8 GB
    • PowerEdge R740xd server:16 GB

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Comparison of R440, R740xd
88 specifications
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Xeon®Intel® Xeon®
Processor generation1st Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable1st Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable
Processor modelDiffers31064108
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cores88
Processor cache11 MB11 MB
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersHexaHepta
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)85 W85 W
Processor cache typeL3L3
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor768 GB768 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4848
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers2133 MHz2400 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Processor codeDiffersSR3GLSR3GJ
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size76.0 x 56.5 mm76.0 x 56.5 mm
Processor socketLGA 3647 (Socket P)LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor threadsDiffers816
Scalability2S2S
SteppingU0U0
Tcase77 °C77 °C
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX, AVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE4.2
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedDiffers2666 MHz2400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers300 GB1 TB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers300 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeDiffers2.5"3.5"
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported HDD sizesKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported RAID controllersKnown for onePERC H330+Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports44
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
Serial ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity22
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Rack (2U)
Rack railsDiffersNoYes
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Remote administrationKnown for oneiDRAC9 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedNoNo
Compatible operating systemsCanonical Ubuntu LTS Citrix XenServer Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V Red Hat Enterprise Linux SUSE Linux Enterprise Server VMware ESXiCanonical Ubuntu LTS Citrix XenServer Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V Red Hat Enterprise Linux SUSE Linux Enterprise Server VMware ESXi
Processor special features3 differ
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers123540123544
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one550 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source482 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source715.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source86.8 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.3 kg

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