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Dell PowerEdge R640 server vs Lenovo ThinkSystem SD530

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 38identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • PowerEdge R640 server:Intel Xeon Silver
    • ThinkSystem SD530:Intel® Xeon®
  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge R640 server:4116
    • ThinkSystem SD530:3104
  • Processor frequency
    • PowerEdge R640 server:2.1 GHz
    • ThinkSystem SD530:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • PowerEdge R640 server:12
    • ThinkSystem SD530:6
  • Processor cache
    • PowerEdge R640 server:16.5 MB
    • ThinkSystem SD530:8.25 MB
  • Embedded options available
    • PowerEdge R640 server:Yes
    • ThinkSystem SD530:No
  • Memory clock speeds supported by processor
    • PowerEdge R640 server:2400 MHz
    • ThinkSystem SD530:2133 MHz
  • Processor code
    • PowerEdge R640 server:SR3HQ
    • ThinkSystem SD530:SR3GM

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Comparison of R640, ThinkSystem SD530
96 specifications
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Xeon SilverIntel® Xeon®
Processor generation1st Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable1st Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable
Processor modelDiffers41163104
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresDiffers126
Processor cacheDiffers16.5 MB8.25 MB
Memory channels supported by processorHexaHexa
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 processorDiffers2400 MHz2133 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Processor codeDiffersSR3HQSR3GM
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 threadsDiffers246
Scalability2S2S
SteppingDiffersM0U0
Supported instruction setsAVX, AVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE4.2AVX, AVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE4.2
TcaseDiffers76 °C78 °C
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® C624
Memoryidentical
Internal memory16 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one2666 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one192 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers300 GB0 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
HDD capacityKnown for one300 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported HDD sizes2.5"2.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal drive baysKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46 TB
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Hot-swapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
LAN controllerKnown for oneBroadcom 5720Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Designidentical
Chassis typeRack (1U)Rack (1U)
Rack mountingYesYes
Rack railsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Remote administrationKnown for oneiDRAC9 EnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneCanonical Ubuntu LTS Citrix XenServer Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V Red Hat Enterprise Linux SUSE Linux Enterprise Server VMware ESXiUnknown — not stated by the source
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers120481123546
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers705 mm562 mm
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source222 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source41 mm
Other featuresidentical
Dell E-Value CodeKnown for onePER6402Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Integrated LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 45 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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