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Dell PowerEdge T420 server vs Dell PowerEdge T620 server

85specifications compared
15differ
70identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- PowerEdge T420 server:E5-2403
- PowerEdge T620 server:E5-2603
Memory channels supported by processor
- PowerEdge T420 server:Triple
- PowerEdge T620 server:Quad
Maximum internal memory supported by processor
- PowerEdge T420 server:375 GB
- PowerEdge T620 server:750 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
- PowerEdge T420 server:24
- PowerEdge T620 server:40
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
- PowerEdge T420 server:25 GB/s
- PowerEdge T620 server:34.1 GB/s
Number of QPI links
- PowerEdge T420 server:1
- PowerEdge T620 server:2
Processor codename
- PowerEdge T420 server:Sandy Bridge EN
- PowerEdge T620 server:Sandy Bridge EP
Processor package size
- PowerEdge T420 server:45 x 42.5 mm
- PowerEdge T620 server:52.5 x 45.0 mm

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Comparison of T420, T620
99 specifications	A Dell PowerEdge T420 server Model T420 View product	B Dell PowerEdge T620 server Model T620 View product
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffers	E5-2403	E5-2603
Processor frequency	1.8 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor cores	4	4
Processor cache	10 MB	10 MB
Memory channels supported by processorDiffers	Triple	Quad
Number of processors installed	1	1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	80 W	80 W
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
System bus rate	6.4 GT/s	6.4 GT/s
Bus type	QPI	QPI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
Embedded options available	No	No
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
FSB Parity	No	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	375 GB	750 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	24	40
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	25 GB/s	34.1 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	800,1066 MHz	800,1066 MHz
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI linksDiffers	1	2
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	x4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	46 bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge EN	Sandy Bridge EP
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers	45 x 42.5 mm	52.5 x 45.0 mm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E5-2400	Intel Xeon E5-2600
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor threads	4	4
Scalability	2S	2S
Stepping	M1	M1
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	70 °C
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel C600	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0LS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1333 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 2 GB	1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	12x DIMM	24x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	192 GB	768 GB
Storage1 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers	24 TB	36 TB
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
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	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2	2
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Designidentical
Chassis type	Tower (5U)	Tower (5U)
Processor special features1 differ
CPU configuration (max)	2	2
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 Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	0.00	0.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)	No	No
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® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64615	64592
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power supplyDiffers	550 W	495 W
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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