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Dell PowerEdge R530 server vs Lenovo x3100 M4

100specifications compared
47differ
53identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- PowerEdge R530 server:Intel Xeon E5 v3
- x3100 M4:Intel® Xeon® E3 V2 Family
Processor model
- PowerEdge R530 server:E5-2609V3
- x3100 M4:E3-1220V2
Processor frequency
- PowerEdge R530 server:1.9 GHz
- x3100 M4:3.1 GHz
Processor cores
- PowerEdge R530 server:6
- x3100 M4:4
Processor cache
- PowerEdge R530 server:15 MB
- x3100 M4:8 MB
Memory channels supported by processor
- PowerEdge R530 server:Quad
- x3100 M4:Dual
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- PowerEdge R530 server:85 W
- x3100 M4:69 W
System bus rate
- PowerEdge R530 server:6.4 GT/s
- x3100 M4:5 GT/s

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Comparison of R530, x3100 M4
144 specifications	A Dell PowerEdge R530 server Model R530 View product	B Lenovo x3100 M4 View product
Processor24 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Xeon E5 v3	Intel® Xeon® E3 V2 Family
Processor modelDiffers	E5-2609V3	E3-1220V2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.9 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor coresDiffers	6	4
Processor cacheDiffers	15 MB	8 MB
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel C610	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channels supported by processorDiffers	Quad	Dual
Number of processors installed	1	1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	85 W	69 W
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
System bus rateDiffers	6.4 GT/s	5 GT/s
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	DMI
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Intel® Xeon®	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
FSB Parity	No	No
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	768 GB	32 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	40	2
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	51 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1600,1866,2133 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	x4, x8, x16	1x16+1x4, 1x8+3x4, 2x8+1x4
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Ivy Bridge
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers	52.5 x 45 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3	Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 2011-v3	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
Processor threadsDiffers	6	4
ScalabilityKnown for one	2S	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	M1	E1
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0	AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
TcaseDiffers	70.9 °C	69.1 °C
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR0PH
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
ECC	Yes	Yes
Memory clock speedKnown for one	2133 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers	12	4x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	384 GB	32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacity	0 GB	0 GB
Number of HDDs installed	0	0
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers	8	4
Supported HDD sizesDiffers	3.5"	2.5"
RAID support	Yes	Yes
Hot-Plug supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
Supported storage drive interfacesDiffers	Serial ATA	SAS, Serial ATA
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial ATA
RAID levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0, 1, 10
Hot-swapKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memory	16 MB	16 MB
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Networkidentical
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	4	2
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantity	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Number of slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slots	1	1
PCI Express x4 slots	1	1
PCI Express x8 slots	1	1
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers	2	1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Rack (2U)	Tower (4U)
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version	1.2	1.2
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	No	No
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows Server 2008 SP2 (x86/x64) Windows Server 2012 SP2 (x86/x64) Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64) Windows Server 2012 R2 (x64) Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux VMware vSphere	Windows Server 2008/Server 2008 R2 Red Hat Linux SUSE Linux
Processor special features7 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 Switching	Yes	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	81897	65734
Power2 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportDiffers	Yes	No
Power supplyDiffers	495 W	430 W
Number of redundant power supplies supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of main power supplies	1	1
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	10 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 65 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 3048 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 12000 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	482.4 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	668 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	86.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.3 kg
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardKnown for one	G200	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Matrox	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-d, VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab

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