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Lenovo 3850 X6 vs Lenovo x3500 M5

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  • 102specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 59identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 3850 X6:Intel® Xeon® E7 V2 Family
    • x3500 M5:Intel Xeon E5 v3
  • Processor model
    • 3850 X6:E7-4860V2
    • x3500 M5:E5-2680V3
  • Processor frequency
    • 3850 X6:2.6 GHz
    • x3500 M5:2.5 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3850 X6:3.2 GHz
    • x3500 M5:3.3 GHz
  • Number of processors installed
    • 3850 X6:2
    • x3500 M5:1
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 3850 X6:130 W
    • x3500 M5:120 W
  • Processor cache type
    • 3850 X6:L3
    • x3500 M5:Smart Cache
  • System bus rate
    • 3850 X6:8 GT/s
    • x3500 M5:9.6 GT/s

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Comparison of 3850 X6, x3500 M5
142 specifications
Processor25 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E7 V2 FamilyIntel Xeon E5 v3
Processor modelDiffersE7-4860V2E5-2680V3
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor cores1212
Processor cache30 MB30 MB
Memory channels supported by processorQuadQuad
Number of processors installedDiffers21
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs130 W120 W
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s9.6 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers1.53 TB768 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers3240
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs85 GB/s68 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1066,1333,1600 MHz1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of QPI linksDiffers32
PCI Express configurationsx4, x8, x16x4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1GXUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm28, 22
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers52 x 45 mm52.5 x 45 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E7-4800 v2Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 2011-v3
Processor threads2424
ScalabilityDiffersS4S2S
SteppingDiffersD1M1
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0
Supported processor socketsKnown for oneLGA 2011 (Socket R)Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseDiffers73 °C84.5 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Remote Management Module SupportKnown for oneIMM2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one4 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one96Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory1.53 TB1.53 TB
Storage3 differ
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one12.8 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Total storage capacity0 GB0 GB
Number of HDDs installed00
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers832
Number of SSDs supportedKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsDiffers1, 100, 1, 10
Hot-swapYesYes
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD-ROM
Supported HDD sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSAS, Serial ATA
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers14
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (4U)Tower (5U)
Rack mountingYesYes
Rack railsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Noise levelKnown for one6.6 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFIUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere HypervisorMicrosoft Windows Server , Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs42
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 AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
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-NINoNo
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® 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 IDDiffers7524981908
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportYesYes
Power supply900 W900 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 mm218 mm
DepthDiffers804 mm720 mm
HeightDiffers173 mm440 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45.5 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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