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Lenovo x220 Compute Node vs Lenovo x3500 M4

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  • 91specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 58identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • x220 Compute Node:E5-2420
    • x3500 M4:E5-2603
  • Processor frequency
    • x220 Compute Node:1.9 GHz
    • x3500 M4:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • x220 Compute Node:6
    • x3500 M4:4
  • Processor cache
    • x220 Compute Node:15 MB
    • x3500 M4:10 MB
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • x220 Compute Node:Triple
    • x3500 M4:Quad
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • x220 Compute Node:95 W
    • x3500 M4:80 W
  • System bus rate
    • x220 Compute Node:7.2 GT/s
    • x3500 M4:6.4 GT/s
  • Maximum internal memory supported by processor
    • x220 Compute Node:375 GB
    • x3500 M4:750 GB

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Comparison of x220 Compute Node, x3500 M4
138 specifications
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2420E5-2603
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB10 MB
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® C602J
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersTripleQuad
Number of processors installed11
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W80 W
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers7.2 GT/s6.4 GT/s
Bus typeQPIQPI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Xeon®
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers375 GB750 GB
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers2440
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs32 GB/s34.1 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers800,1066,1333 MHz800,1066 MHz
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Number of QPI linksDiffers12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcex4, x8, x16
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46 bit
Processor codenameDiffersSandy Bridge ENSandy Bridge EP
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers45 x 42.5 mm52.5 x 45.0 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2400Intel Xeon E5-2600
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Processor threadsDiffers124
Scalability2S2S
SteppingDiffersC2M1
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0LNUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers12x DIMM24x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers192 GB768 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers2 TB32 TB
Total storage capacity0 GB0 GB
Number of HDDs installed00
HDD interfaceDiffersSerial ATASerial ATA, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers28
Supported HDD sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 10
Hot-swapYesYes
Internal drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.25" x 2, 2.5" x 8
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD-ROM
Supported storage drive interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSAS, Serial ATA
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum graphics card memory16 MB16 MB
Networkidentical
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® I350-AM4
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers25
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers18
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Performanceidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUEFI
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedNoNo
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Server 2008/2008 R2 Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10/11 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5/6 VMware ESX 4.1 VMware 2008 4.1 VMware vSphere 5Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, 2008, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 & 6, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 & 11, VMware vSphere 5
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 versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6461764592
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 W
Number of main power suppliesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers217 mm218 mm
DepthDiffers492 mm750 mm
HeightDiffers55 mm440 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 kg
Other featuresidentical
Graphics cardG200eR2G200eR2
Graphics card familyMatroxMatrox
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneRack (2U)Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one41 - 104 °FUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one1 - 60 °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 one5 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3050 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneGOST, IEC, CE, CISPR, TUV-GSUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84714100Unknown — not stated by the source

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