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Lenovo 3850 X6 vs Lenovo x3100 M5

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 58identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 3850 X6:Intel® Xeon® E7 V2 Family
    • x3100 M5:Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
  • Processor model
    • 3850 X6:E7-4860V2
    • x3100 M5:E3-1231V3
  • Processor frequency
    • 3850 X6:2.6 GHz
    • x3100 M5:3.4 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3850 X6:3.2 GHz
    • x3100 M5:3.8 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • 3850 X6:12
    • x3100 M5:4
  • Processor cache
    • 3850 X6:30 MB
    • x3100 M5:8 MB
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • 3850 X6:Quad
    • x3100 M5:Dual
  • Number of processors installed
    • 3850 X6:2
    • x3100 M5:1

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Comparison of 3850 X6, x3100 M5
151 specifications
Processor28 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E7 V2 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
Processor modelDiffersE7-4860V2E3-1231V3
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor coresDiffers124
Processor cacheDiffers30 MB8 MB
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersQuadDual
Number of processors installedDiffers21
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs130 W80 W
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s5 GT/s
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI2
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers1.53 TB32 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers3216
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs85 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1066,1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI linksDiffers30
PCI Express configurationsDiffersx4, x8, x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1GXUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers52 x 45 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E7-4800 v2Intel Xeon E3-1200 v3
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor threadsDiffers248
ScalabilityDiffersS4S1S
SteppingDiffersD1C0
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneLGA 2011 (Socket R)Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one73 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) supportYesYes
Intel Remote Management Module SupportKnown for oneIMM2Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® C222
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Xeon®
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2013D
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
ECCYesYes
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs4 x 8 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers964x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers1.53 TB32 GB
Storage6 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers12.8 TB12 TB
Total storage capacity0 GB0 GB
Number of HDDs installed00
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)Serial ATA
HDD sizeDiffers2.5"3.5"
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers84
Number of SSDs supportedKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers1, 100, 1
Hot-swapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD-ROM
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardNoNo
On-board graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Maximum graphics card memory16 MB16 MB
Network1 differ
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers54
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Serial ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers21
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (4U)Tower (4U)
Rack mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rack railsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Noise levelKnown for one6.6 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS typeUEFIUEFI
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version1.21.2
Software1 differ
Operating system installedNoNo
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere HypervisorMicrosoft Windows Server 2012/2008/R2, SBS 2011, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux, VMware
Processor special features7 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs41
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Instruction Replay TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Instruction Replay Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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)DiffersNoYes
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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7524980910
Intel I/O Acceleration TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Power supplyDiffers900 W300 W
Number of redundant power supplies supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of redundant power supplies installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of main power suppliesDiffers21
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one8 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one8 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3050 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3050 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers482 mm180 mm
DepthDiffers804 mm480 mm
HeightDiffers173 mm360 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 kg
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardG200eR2G200eR2
Graphics card familyMatroxMatrox
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-xVT-d, VT-x
Security featuresKnown for onePower-on, admin passwordUnknown — not stated by the source

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