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Dell PowerEdge R820 server vs Lenovo x3550 M4

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  • 95specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 58identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • PowerEdge R820 server:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
    • x3550 M4:Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family
  • Processor model
    • PowerEdge R820 server:E5-4607
    • x3550 M4:E5-2650LV2
  • Processor frequency
    • PowerEdge R820 server:2.2 GHz
    • x3550 M4:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • PowerEdge R820 server:6
    • x3550 M4:10
  • Processor cache
    • PowerEdge R820 server:12 MB
    • x3550 M4:25 MB
  • Number of processors installed
    • PowerEdge R820 server:2
    • x3550 M4:1
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • PowerEdge R820 server:95 W
    • x3550 M4:70 W
  • System bus rate
    • PowerEdge R820 server:6.4 GT/s
    • x3550 M4:7.2 GT/s

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Comparison of R820, x3550 M4
129 specifications
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-4607E5-2650LV2
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 GHz
Processor coresDiffers610
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB25 MB
Memory channels supported by processorQuadQuad
Number of processors installedDiffers21
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W70 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers6.4 GT/s7.2 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Xeon®Intel® Xeon®
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers1.5 TB768 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4040
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs34.1 GB/s51.2 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800,1066 MHz800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI links22
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcex4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46 bit
Processor codenameDiffersSandy Bridge EPIvy Bridge EP
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45.0 mm52.5 x 45 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-4600Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2
Processor socketLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor threadsDiffers1220
ScalabilityDiffersS4S2S
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel C600Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0KUUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneC2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers128 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
ECCYesYes
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs16 x 8 GB1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4824
Maximum internal memoryDiffers768 GB384 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers292 GB0 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers20
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)Serial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Supported HDD sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 1, 5, 60, 1, 10
Hot-swapYesYes
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one16 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one146 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one15000 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers256 MB16 MB
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® I350-AM4
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers45
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity22
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (2U)Rack (1U)
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
On-site supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, x64 (includes Hyper-V) Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux Citrix XenServer VMware vSphere ESXi Red Hat Enterprise VirtualizationMicrosoft Windows Server 2008 R2 & 2008 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 & 6 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 & 11 VMware ESX 4.1 VMware ESXi 4.1 VMware vSphere 5
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs42
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6460475270
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Power supplyDiffers1100 W550 W
Number of main power supplies11
Number of redundant power supplies installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source429 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source734 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43 mm
Other features1 differ
Graphics cardDiffersG200G200eR2
Graphics card familyMatroxMatrox
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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