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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 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
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
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 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
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
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
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
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 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
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers10 Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers54
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers21
Expansion slotsidentical
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
Software1 differ
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
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 TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
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
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
Security featuresKnown for onePower-on, admin passwordUnknown — not stated by the source

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