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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 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
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W80 W
System bus rateDiffers7.2 GT/s6.4 GT/s
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Xeon®
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
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
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 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
SteppingDiffersC2M1
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 °C
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
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
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 levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1, 10
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
Networkidentical
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
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
Performanceidentical
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUEFI
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
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
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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
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
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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