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Lenovo ThinkServer RD340 server vs Lenovo x3250 M5

93specifications compared
51differ
42identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- ThinkServer RD340 server:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
- x3250 M5:Intel Pentium G
Processor model
- ThinkServer RD340 server:E5-2420
- x3250 M5:G3420
Processor frequency
- ThinkServer RD340 server:1.9 GHz
- x3250 M5:3.2 GHz
Processor cores
- ThinkServer RD340 server:6
- x3250 M5:2
Processor cache
- ThinkServer RD340 server:15 MB
- x3250 M5:3 MB
Memory channels supported by processor
- ThinkServer RD340 server:Triple
- x3250 M5:Dual
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- ThinkServer RD340 server:95 W
- x3250 M5:54, 53
System bus rate
- ThinkServer RD340 server:7.2 GT/s
- x3250 M5:5 GT/s

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Comparison of RD340, x3250 M5
137 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkServer RD340 server Model RD340 View product	B Lenovo x3250 M5 View product
Processor25 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Xeon® E5 Family	Intel Pentium G
Processor modelDiffers	E5-2420	G3420
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.9 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor coresDiffers	6	2
Processor cacheDiffers	15 MB	3 MB
Memory channels supported by processorDiffers	Triple	Dual
Number of processors installed	1	1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	95 W	54, 53
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
System bus rateDiffers	7.2 GT/s	5 GT/s
Bus type	QPI	QPI
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
FSB Parity	No	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	375 GB	32 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	24	16
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	32 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	800,1066,1333 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI linksDiffers	1	0
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor codeDiffers	SR0LN	SR1NB
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge EN	Haswell
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers	45 x 42.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Xeon E5-2400	Intel Pentium G3000 series for Desktop
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Processor threadsDiffers	12	2
ScalabilityDiffers	2S	1S
SteppingDiffers	C2	C0
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72 °C
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCG 2013C
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 8 GB	1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	12	4
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	192 GB	32 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers	16 TB	6.4 TB
HDD interfaceDiffers	Serial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)	Serial ATA
HDD size	3.5"	3.5"
Number of HDDs supported	4	4
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levelsDiffers	0, 1, 10	0, 1
Total storage capacityKnown for one	0 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot-swapKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.1
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1150 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 MB
Networkidentical
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for one	Intel® 82574L	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	3	2
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Serial ports quantity	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis type	Rack (1U)	Rack (1U)
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Noise levelKnown for one	45.28 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	No	No
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	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	Microsoft 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)
Processor special features9 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs	2	1
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	64617	77775
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power supplyDiffers	550 W	300 W
Number of main power supplies	1	1
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C	10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 60 °C	10 - 43 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 - 80%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 2134 m
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	482.4 mm	435 mm
DepthDiffers	734 mm	576 mm
HeightDiffers	43.6 mm	43 mm
WeightKnown for one	17 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Graphics cardDiffers	AST2300	G200eR2
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Aspeed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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