Product comparison · 2 servers

Lenovo 3100 M5 vs Lenovo ThinkServer RS140 server

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	A Lenovo 3100 M5 View product	B Lenovo ThinkServer RS140 server Model RS140 View product
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffers	E3-1220V3	E3-1225V3
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.6 GHz
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® C226
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	80 W	84 W
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	QPI
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR14U
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 8 GB	1 x 4 GB
Storage3 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers	16 TB	8 TB
Total storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	Serial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)	Serial ATA
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
RAID levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0, 1, 5, 10
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD±RW
Hot-Plug supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal drive baysKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	Intel® HD Graphics P4600
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1200 MHz
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	4
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Tower	Rack (1U)
Rack mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rack railsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2008/R2, SBS 2011, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux, VMware	Windows 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
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75052	75461
Power2 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportDiffers	O	No
Power supplyDiffers	430 W	300 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	430 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	411 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43.4 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.4 kg
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD Graphics P4600
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-d, VT-x

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