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Lenovo 3550 M4 vs Lenovo x3550 M4

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  • 109specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 87identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 3550 M4:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
    • x3550 M4:Intel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family
  • Processor model
    • 3550 M4:E5-2643
    • x3550 M4:E5-2650LV2
  • Processor frequency
    • 3550 M4:3.3 GHz
    • x3550 M4:1.7 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3550 M4:3.5 GHz
    • x3550 M4:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • 3550 M4:4
    • x3550 M4:10
  • Processor cache
    • 3550 M4:10 MB
    • x3550 M4:25 MB
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 3550 M4:130 W
    • x3550 M4:70 W
  • System bus rate
    • 3550 M4:8 GT/s
    • x3550 M4:7.2 GT/s

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Comparison of 3550 M4, x3550 M4
135 specifications
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E5 V2 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2643E5-2650LV2
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor coresDiffers410
Processor cacheDiffers10 MB25 MB
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® C604Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channels supported by processorQuadQuad
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs130 W70 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s7.2 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one35Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Xeon®Intel® Xeon®
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers750 GB768 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4040
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)51.2 GB/s51.2 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor800,1066,1333,1600 MHz800,1066,1333,1600 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI links22
PCI Express configurationsx4, x8, x16x4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)46 bit46 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 E5-2600Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2
Processor socketLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor threadsDiffers820
Scalability2S2S
SteppingKnown for oneM1Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
TcaseDiffers73 °C65 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
ECCYesYes
Memory clock speedDiffers1866 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 8 GB1 x 8 GB
Memory slots2424
Maximum internal memoryDiffers768 GB384 GB
Storage2 differ
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one12.8 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Total storage capacity0 GB0 GB
Number of HDDs installed00
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial ATA III, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)Serial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levels0, 1, 100, 1, 10
Hot-swapYesYes
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Supported HDD sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Maximum graphics card memory16 MB16 MB
Networkidentical
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerIntel® I350-AM4Intel® I350-AM4
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports55
USB 2.0 ports quantity66
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x8 (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
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Designidentical
Chassis typeRack (1U)Rack (1U)
Redundant fans supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
On-site supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedNoNo
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows Server 2012 R2/2012, 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 5Microsoft 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 features1 differ
CPU configuration (max)22
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 version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6458775270
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Power supplyDiffers750 W550 W
Number of redundant power supplies supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of main power supplies11
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width429 mm429 mm
Depth734 mm734 mm
Height43 mm43 mm
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardG200eR2G200eR2
Graphics card familyMatroxMatrox
Hot-swap HDD baysKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
S.M.A.R.T. supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x

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