Product comparison · 2 servers

Dell PowerEdge R520 server vs Dell PowerEdge T310 server

75specifications compared
38differ
37identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- PowerEdge R520 server:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
- PowerEdge T310 server:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- PowerEdge R520 server:E5-2403
- PowerEdge T310 server:i3-540
Processor frequency
- PowerEdge R520 server:1.8 GHz
- PowerEdge T310 server:3.06 GHz
Processor cores
- PowerEdge R520 server:4
- PowerEdge T310 server:2
Processor cache
- PowerEdge R520 server:10 MB
- PowerEdge T310 server:4 MB
Memory channels supported by processor
- PowerEdge R520 server:Triple
- PowerEdge T310 server:Dual
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- PowerEdge R520 server:80 W
- PowerEdge T310 server:73 W
System bus rate
- PowerEdge R520 server:6.4 GT/s
- PowerEdge T310 server:2.5 GT/s

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Comparison of R520, T310
111 specifications	A Dell PowerEdge R520 server Model R520 View product	B Dell PowerEdge T310 server Model T310 View product
Processor23 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	E5-2403	i3-540
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	3.06 GHz
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor cacheDiffers	10 MB	4 MB
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel C600	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channels supported by processorDiffers	Triple	Dual
Number of processors installed	1	1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	80 W	73 W
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
System bus rateDiffers	6.4 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	DMI
ECC supported by processorDiffers	Yes	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
FSB Parity	No	No
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	375 GB	16 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	24	16
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	25 GB/s	21 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	800,1066 MHz	1066,1333 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3 1066/1333
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0LS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge EN	Clarkdale
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers	45 x 42.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E5-2400	Intel Core i3-500 Desktop Series
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Processor threads	4	4
ScalabilityKnown for one	2S	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	M1	C2
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i3
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72.6 °C
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	12x DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	192 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one	24 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	Serial ATA	Serial ATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD size	3.5"	3.5"
Optical drive type	No	No
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
RAID supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Rack (2U)	Tower
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs	2	1
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64615	46473
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportDiffers	No	Yes
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one	495 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	733 MHz
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD Graphics
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel

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