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Lenovo System x3550 M5 vs Lenovo x240 M5

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  • 90specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 62identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • System x3550 M5:E5-2609V3
    • x240 M5:E5-2640V3
  • Processor frequency
    • System x3550 M5:1.9 GHz
    • x240 M5:2.6 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • System x3550 M5:6
    • x240 M5:8
  • Processor cache
    • System x3550 M5:15 MB
    • x240 M5:20 MB
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • System x3550 M5:85 W
    • x240 M5:90 W
  • System bus rate
    • System x3550 M5:6.4 GT/s
    • x240 M5:8 GT/s
  • Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)
    • System x3550 M5:51 GB/s
    • x240 M5:59 GB/s
  • Memory clock speeds supported by processor
    • System x3550 M5:1600,1866,2133 MHz
    • x240 M5:1600,1866 MHz

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Comparison of System x3550 M5, x240 M5
114 specifications
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel Xeon E5 v3Intel Xeon E5 v3
Processor modelDiffersE5-2609V3E5-2640V3
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor coresDiffers68
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB20 MB
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® C612Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channels supported by processorQuadQuad
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs85 W90 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers6.4 GT/s8 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Xeon®Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor768 GB768 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4040
Maximum number of SMP processors22
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs51 GB/s59 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1600,1866,2133 MHz1600,1866 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Number of QPI links22
PCI Express configurationsx4, x8, x16x4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package size52.5 x 45 mm52.5 x 45 mm
Processor seriesIntel Xeon E5-2600 v3Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011-v3LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor threadsDiffers616
Scalability2S2S
SteppingDiffersM1R2
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0AVX
TcaseDiffers70.9 °C74.3 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR205
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1866 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 8 GB1 x 16 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2424x DIMM
Maximum internal memory1.53 TB1.53 TB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one0 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial ATA III, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)Serial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD sizeDiffers3.5"2.5"
RAID supportYesYes
Hot-swapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 TB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1
Network1 differ
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (1U)Rack
Redundant fans supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedNoNo
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSpherUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)22
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingYesYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version0.000.00
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
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 TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8189783359
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one550 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of main power suppliesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers429 mm215 mm
DepthDiffers734 mm493 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm51 mm

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