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Lenovo 3250 M5 vs Lenovo ThinkServer RD340 server

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  • 97specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 46identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 3250 M5:Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
    • ThinkServer RD340 server:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
  • Processor model
    • 3250 M5:E3-1220V3
    • ThinkServer RD340 server:E5-2420
  • Processor frequency
    • 3250 M5:3.1 GHz
    • ThinkServer RD340 server:1.9 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3250 M5:3.5 GHz
    • ThinkServer RD340 server:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • 3250 M5:4
    • ThinkServer RD340 server:6
  • Processor cache
    • 3250 M5:8 MB
    • ThinkServer RD340 server:15 MB
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • 3250 M5:Dual
    • ThinkServer RD340 server:Triple
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 3250 M5:80 W
    • ThinkServer RD340 server:95 W

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Comparison of 3250 M5, RD340
136 specifications
Processor23 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E3 V3 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffersE3-1220V3E5-2420
Processor frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB15 MB
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersDualTriple
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs80 W95 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s7.2 GT/s
Bus typeDiffersDMIQPI
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Xeon®Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers32 GB375 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1624
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s32 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600 MHz800,1066,1333 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI links11
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSandy Bridge EN
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm45 x 42.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E3-1200 v3Intel Xeon E5-2400
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1150 (Socket H3)LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor threadsDiffers412
ScalabilityDiffers1S2S
SteppingDiffersC0C2
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2013DUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0LN
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers412
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB192 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage2 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers24 TB16 TB
Number of HDDs supported44
Supported HDD sizesKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers0, 10, 1, 10
Hot-swapYesYes
Total storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-RW
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
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® 82574L
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers23
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers12
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slots11
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Designidentical
Chassis typeRack (1U)Rack (1U)
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45.28 dB
Software1 differ
Operating system installedNoNo
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows Server 2012 R2, 2012, and 2008 R2, RHEL 5 and 6, SLES 11 & 12, VMware vSphere 5.5 (ESXi) and VMware vSphere 5.1 (ESXi)Windows Server 2012/Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Small Business Server 2011 Novel SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server VMware ESXi Citrix XenServer
Processor special features10 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs12
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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)DiffersYesNo
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7505264617
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyDiffers300 W550 W
Number of main power supplies11
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 35 °C10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 43 °C-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one8 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one8 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 2134 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers435 mm482.4 mm
DepthDiffers576 mm734 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm43.6 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 kg
Other features3 differ
Graphics cardDiffersG200eR2AST2300
Graphics card familyDiffersMatroxAspeed
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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