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Lenovo ThinkServer RS160 server vs Lenovo x3850 X6

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  • 87specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 38identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • ThinkServer RS160 server:Intel® Xeon® E3 v5
    • x3850 X6:Intel® Xeon® E7 v3
  • Processor model
    • ThinkServer RS160 server:E3-1220V5
    • x3850 X6:E7-4809V3
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkServer RS160 server:3.4 GHz
    • x3850 X6:2 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • ThinkServer RS160 server:4
    • x3850 X6:8
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkServer RS160 server:8 MB
    • x3850 X6:20 MB
  • Motherboard chipset
    • ThinkServer RS160 server:Intel® C232
    • x3850 X6:Intel® C602J
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • ThinkServer RS160 server:Dual
    • x3850 X6:Quad
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • ThinkServer RS160 server:80 W
    • x3850 X6:115 W

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Comparison of RS160, x3850 X6
123 specifications
Processor24 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E3 v5Intel® Xeon® E7 v3
Processor modelDiffersE3-1220V5E7-4809V3
Processor frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz2 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresDiffers48
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB20 MB
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® C232Intel® C602J
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersDualQuad
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs80 W115 W
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheLast Level Cache
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s6.4 GT/s
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers64 GB1.53 TB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1632
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs34.1 GB/s102 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz1066,1333,1600,1866 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM, DDR3-SDRAM
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one1.35 VUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeDiffersSR2LESR223
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeHaswell
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm52 x 45 mm
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Xeon E3-1200 v5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1151 (Socket H4)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor threadsDiffers816
ScalabilityDiffers1SS4S
SteppingDiffersR0E0
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 °C
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1866 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM96
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB3 TB
Storage1 differ
Number of HDDs supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported HDD sizesKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID supportDiffersYesNo
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported RAID controllersKnown for one121iUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAspeed AST2400Not available
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers24
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers25
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers12
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Rack (4U)
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rack railsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.6 dB
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Server 2016 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2012 Windows 10 Pro Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.7/6.8/7.2 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11/12 VMware vSphere (ESXi) 6.0Ub/U2Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere Hypervisor
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs14
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8818284676
Intel Instruction Replay TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Instruction Replay Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Power2 differ
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportDiffersNoYes
Power supplyDiffers300 W900 W
Number of redundant power supplies supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of redundant power supplies installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 35 °C5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs8 - 80%8 - 85%
Operating altitudeDiffers0 - 3048 m0 - 3050 m
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 45 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 85%
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3050 m
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers438.5 mm482 mm
DepthDiffers393.7 mm804 mm
HeightDiffers43.2 mm173 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Security featuresDiffersPower-on password, administrator passwordPower-on, admin password
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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