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Lenovo ThinkServer RD450 server vs Lenovo x240 M5

92specifications compared
31differ
61identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- ThinkServer RD450 server:E5-2609V3
- x240 M5:E5-2640V3
Processor frequency
- ThinkServer RD450 server:1.9 GHz
- x240 M5:2.6 GHz
Processor cores
- ThinkServer RD450 server:6
- x240 M5:8
Processor cache
- ThinkServer RD450 server:15 MB
- x240 M5:20 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- ThinkServer RD450 server:85 W
- x240 M5:90 W
System bus rate
- ThinkServer RD450 server:6.4 GT/s
- x240 M5:8 GT/s
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
- ThinkServer RD450 server:51 GB/s
- x240 M5:59 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor
- ThinkServer RD450 server:1600,1866,2133 MHz
- x240 M5:1600,1866 MHz

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Comparison of RD450, x240 M5
136 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkServer RD450 server Model RD450 View product	B Lenovo x240 M5 View product
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel Xeon E5 v3	Intel Xeon E5 v3
Processor modelDiffers	E5-2609V3	E5-2640V3
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.9 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor coresDiffers	6	8
Processor cacheDiffers	15 MB	20 MB
Memory channels supported by processor	Quad	Quad
Number of processors installed	1	1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	85 W	90 W
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
System bus rateDiffers	6.4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bus type	QPI	QPI
ECC supported by processor	Yes	Yes
Embedded options available	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
FSB Parity	No	No
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	768 GB	768 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	40	40
Maximum number of SMP processors	2	2
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	51 GB/s	59 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1600,1866,2133 MHz	1600,1866 MHz
Memory types supported by processor	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Number of QPI links	2	2
PCI Express configurations	x4, x8, x16	x4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor package size	52.5 x 45 mm	52.5 x 45 mm
Processor series	Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3	Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 2011-v3	LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor threadsDiffers	6	16
Scalability	2S	2S
SteppingDiffers	M1	R2
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0	AVX
TcaseDiffers	70.9 °C	74.3 °C
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 GHz
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR205
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR4-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedDiffers	2133 MHz	1866 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 4 GB	1 x 16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	16	24x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	512 GB	1.53 TB
Storage4 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers	32 TB	4 TB
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
HDD interfaceDiffers	Serial ATA III	Serial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD sizeDiffers	3.5"	2.5"
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported HDD sizesKnown for one	3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID support	Yes	Yes
RAID levelsDiffers	0, 1, 5, 10	0, 1
Hot-swapKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD±RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for one	Serial ATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	16 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	7	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Rack (2U)	Rack
Rack mountingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
BIOS typeKnown for one	UEFI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one	1.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	No	No
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, 2012, 2008 R2 Windows Small Business Server 2011 Windows Server Storage 2012 R2/2012 Windows Multipoint Server 2012 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.0/6.5 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP3 VMware vSphere (ESXi) 5.1 P5, 5.5 U2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	ThinkServer System Manager Premium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)	2	2
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	Yes	Yes
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 Identity Protection Technology version	0.00	0.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
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	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	81897	83359
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one	550 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of redundant power supplies supportedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of redundant power supplies installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of main power suppliesKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	10 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-10 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	8 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	8 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 3048 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	482 mm	215 mm
DepthDiffers	783 mm	493 mm
HeightDiffers	87 mm	51 mm
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardKnown for one	AST2400	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Aspeed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated BMC with IPMIKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-d, VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source

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