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Lenovo x220 Compute Node vs Lenovo x3850 X5

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  • 90specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 49identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • x220 Compute Node:Intel® Xeon® E5 Family
    • x3850 X5:Intel® Xeon® E7 Family
  • Processor model
    • x220 Compute Node:E5-2420
    • x3850 X5:E7-4870
  • Processor frequency
    • x220 Compute Node:1.9 GHz
    • x3850 X5:2.4 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • x220 Compute Node:2.4 GHz
    • x3850 X5:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • x220 Compute Node:6
    • x3850 X5:10
  • Processor cache
    • x220 Compute Node:15 MB
    • x3850 X5:30 MB
  • Memory channels supported by processor
    • x220 Compute Node:Triple
    • x3850 X5:Quad
  • Number of processors installed
    • x220 Compute Node:1
    • x3850 X5:2

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Comparison of x220 Compute Node, x3850 X5
128 specifications
Processor22 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Xeon® E5 FamilyIntel® Xeon® E7 Family
Processor modelDiffersE5-2420E7-4870
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor coresDiffers610
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB30 MB
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 7500
Memory channels supported by processorDiffersTripleQuad
Number of processors installedDiffers12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W130 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
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Embedded options availableNoNo
Execute Disable BitYesYes
FSB ParityNoNo
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers375 GB2 TB
Maximum number of SMP processorsDiffers24
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3 800/978/1066/1333 (Max Speed 1066 MHz)
Processor codeDiffersSR0LNSLC3T
Processor codenameDiffersSandy Bridge ENWestmere EX
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor package sizeDiffers45 x 42.5 mm49.17 x 56.47 mm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Xeon E5-2400Intel Xeon E7-4800
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)LGA 1567 (Socket LS)
Processor threadsDiffers1220
ScalabilityDiffers2SS4S
SteppingDiffersC2A2
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1/4.2
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69 °C
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one32 GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one800,1066,1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of QPI linksKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB4 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers12x DIMM64x DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers192 GB1 TB
Storage2 differ
Maximum storage capacityDiffers2 TB12.8 TB
Total storage capacity0 GB0 GB
Number of HDDs installed00
Number of HDDs supportedDiffers28
RAID supportYesYes
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1E
Hot-swapYesYes
Optical drive typeNoNo
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memory16 MB16 MB
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBroadcom BCM5709C
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers16
PS/2 ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersRack (2U)Rack (4U)
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 5Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2 (Standard, Web, Enterprise, HPC, Datacenter) 64-bit Windows HPC Server 2008 Windows Server 2003, 2003 R2 (Datacenter) 32/64-bit Windows SBS 2008 (Standard, Premium) RHEL 5 Server 64-bit RHEL 6 Server 64-bit SLES 10, 11 64-bit VMware vSphere Hypervisor 4.1
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs24
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
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)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.01.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6461753579
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Redundant power supply (RPS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1975 W
Number of main power suppliesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
CertificationKnown for oneGOST, IEC, CE, CISPR, TUV-GSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers217 mm444 mm
DepthDiffers492 mm712 mm
HeightDiffers55 mm172.8 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35.3 kg
Other features1 differ
Disk array controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceServeRAID-BR10i V2
Graphics cardDiffersG200eR2G200eV
Graphics card familyMatroxMatrox
Graphics card memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR2
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
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84714100Unknown — not stated by the source

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