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Lenovo 3100 M5 vs Lenovo ThinkServer RS140 server

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  • 102specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 76identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • 3100 M5:E3-1220V3
    • ThinkServer RS140 server:E3-1225V3
  • Processor frequency
    • 3100 M5:3.1 GHz
    • ThinkServer RS140 server:3.2 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3100 M5:3.5 GHz
    • ThinkServer RS140 server:3.6 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 3100 M5:80 W
    • ThinkServer RS140 server:84 W
  • Bus type
    • 3100 M5:DMI
    • ThinkServer RS140 server:QPI
  • Embedded options available
    • 3100 M5:No
    • ThinkServer RS140 server:Yes
  • PCI Express configurations
    • 3100 M5:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
    • ThinkServer RS140 server:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
  • Internal memory
    • 3100 M5:8 GB
    • ThinkServer RS140 server:4 GB

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Comparison of 3100 M5, RS140
134 specifications
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Xeon® E3 V3 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
Processor modelDiffersE3-1220V3E3-1225V3
Processor frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor cores44
Processor cache8 MB8 MB
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® C226
Memory channels supported by processorDualDual
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs80 W84 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMIQPI
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI links11
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR14U
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesIntel Xeon E3-1200 v3Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3
Processor socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor threads44
Scalability1S1S
SteppingC0C0
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationPCG 2013DPCG 2013D
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Buffered memory typeUnregistered (unbuffered)Unregistered (unbuffered)
ECCYesYes
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slots4x DIMM4x DIMM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers16 TB8 TB
Total storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
Number of HDDs installed00
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)Serial ATA
HDD size3.5"3.5"
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 5, 10
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Hot-Plug supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal drive baysKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics P4600
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 MHz
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slots11
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerRack (1U)
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rack railsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
Software1 differ
Operating system installedNoNo
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows Server 2012/2008/R2, SBS 2011, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux, VMwareWindows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Small Business Server 2011 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 VMware vSphere 5.5 (ESXi)
Processor special features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version1.001.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7505275461
Power2 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportDiffersONo
Power supplyDiffers430 W300 W
Number of main power supplies11
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source411 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43.4 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.4 kg
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD Graphics P4600
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x

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