Quick Comparison of HPE ProLiant Compute DL320 Gen12 vs PowerEdge R470 Rack Server at a Glance

The server comparison table provides a quick overview of the key specifications and key features for HPE ProLiant Compute DL320 Gen12 and PowerEdge R470 Rack Server Let’s take a look at the comparison table below.

Features	HPE ProLiant Compute DL320 Gen12 View Check the Price	PowerEdge R470 Rack Server View Check the Price
Server Type / Form Factor	Type: Enterprise Rack Server Form Factor: 1U Rack Socket: Single-socket (1 x Intel Xeon 6 P-core processor)	Type: Enterprise Rack Server Form Factor: 1U Rack Socket: Single-socket (1 x Intel Xeon 6 Processor)
Processor (CPU)	Processor Family: Intel Xeon 6 (Rich I/O P-core series) Max Sockets: 1 Max Cores per Socket: Up to 144 cores Max TDP: Up to 350 W (varies by CPU model) Memory Channels: 8 channels per processor	Processor Family: Intel Xeon 6 (E-core or P-core series) Max Sockets: 1 Max Cores: Up to 144 E-cores or 86 P-cores Max TDP: Up to 330W (Sierra Forest SRF) PCIe Lanes: 88 PCIe Gen5 lanes per CPU
Memory (RAM)	Memory Type: HPE DDR5 Smart Memory (RDIMM) DIMM Slots: 16 DIMM slots Maximum Capacity: Up to 4 TB (with 256 GB modules) Speed: Up to 6400 MT/s memory (1DPC) Protection: ECC and advanced RAS features	Memory Type: DDR5 RDIMM (registered ECC only) DIMM Slots: 16 DDR5 DIMM slots Maximum Capacity: Up to 4 TB Speed: Up to 6400 MT/s Protection: ECC with advanced RAS features
Storage	Drive Bays (Front): Up to 20 EDSFF E3.S NVMe drive bays SFF Options: 2 SFF x4 Tri-Mode 24G U.3 BC drive cages Backplane Options: 8 SFF x1 or x4 Tri-Mode 24G U.3 BC backplanes Boot Options: Optional NS204i-u Hot-Plug Boot Device (front or rear) Storage Controllers: HPE OCP-type RAID (OROC) or PCIe-based controllers	Front Drive Bay Options: Up to 8 x E3.S NVMe SSD Configuration Option: Up to 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/Nearline SAS/NVMe Boot Optimization: NVMe BOSS (Boot Optimized Server Storage) RAID Support: PERC H965i/H365i controllers (RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60)
Expansion / Connectivity	PCIe Slots: Multiple PCIe 5.0 x16-style slots (primary and secondary riser configuration) OCP Slots: Front or rear OCP 3.0 networking slots (1 Gb / 10 Gb / higher options) GPU Support: Up to four single-wide GPUs or two double-wide GPUs (configuration dependent) Ports / I-O: USB 3.2 Gen1 front ports Video Options: Optional DisplayPort / VGA via DC-SCM Management Port: Dedicated iLO service port	PCIe Slots: Up to 2 x16 Gen5 PCIe slots (riser configuration) Networking: OCP 3.0 (1/10/25 GbE options) GPU Support: GPU-enabled configurations available I/O Options: Rear I/O (hot aisle) or Front I/O (cold aisle)
Redundancy & Reliability	Power: Modular Common Redundant Power Supply (M-CRPS) design; redundant hot-plug power supplies optional Cooling: Integrated system fan array (7 fans) with hot-swap capability Availability Features: DC-MHS-based hot-swap components, quick-removal access panel, and enterprise-grade serviceability	Power: Redundant hot-plug PSUs (800W Platinum, 1500W Titanium) Cooling: Redundant hot-swap fans; advanced cooling options Reliability: Hot-swap components, tool-less serviceability
Operating System Support	Microsoft Windows Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) VMware ESXi Canonical Ubuntu Oracle Linux	Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS VMware ESXi SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
Security Features	HPE iLO 7 security and secure boot Intel-based hardware security (P-core protections and Rich I-O options) UEFI-managed firmware integrity and TPM-class key management Data-at-rest protection via HPE-approved self-encrypting and encrypted-drive options	Dell SafeBIOS Secure Core System Lockdown and Cryptographic Erase Firmware Update Verification and TPM 2.0 Secure Boot and Multi-Factor Authentication
Management & Monitoring	HPE iLO 7: Remote console, firmware updates, and configuration Redfish API: Support for orchestration and integration HPE Tools: Cloud operating experience and modular hardware-management capabilities	iDRAC10 Enterprise: Embedded remote management Dell OpenManage Enterprise: AI-driven management APIs: Redfish APIs for automation and orchestration
Warranty & Support	Standard Warranty: 3 Years Parts, 3 Years Labor, 3 Years Onsite (region- and contract-dependent) Optional Support: HPE Pointnext services, Foundation Care, Proactive Care, and custom SLAs for edge, SMB, and ROBO deployments	Standard Warranty: 3 Years ProSupport (parts, labor, onsite) Optional Support: ProSupport Plus, ProSupport Enterprise, extended terms

Key Features Comparison

High-Performance 1U 1-Socket Compute

The HPE ProLiant Compute DL320 Gen12 is a 1U, single-socket rack server powered by Intel Xeon 6 Processors, supporting up to 144 cores per socket, making it ideal for cloud-native, IaaS, virtualized, and containerized workloads.

High-Density Memory & Efficient Design

It supports up to 4 TB of DDR5 6400 MT/s memory in a compact 1U chassis, enabling dense, memory-intensive applications while consuming considerably less energy than 2P systems for edge-optimized deployments.

Flexible High-Speed Storage Options

The server supports up to 20 EDSFF E3.S NVMe drive bays and multiple SFF / LFF configurations, including front-OCP-based boot-drive options, offering scalable, high-speed storage for data-intensive and edge-compute use cases.

Advanced PCIe 5.0 & GPU Support

Built on PCIe Gen5, the DL320 Gen12 provides multiple PCIe x16-style slots plus OCP 3.0 front- or rear-facing I/O; it supports up to four single-wide GPUs or two double-wide GPUs for AI, analytics, and edge-accelerated applications.

Modular HPE Infrastructure & DC-MHS Design

Designed with Data Center-Modular Hardware System (DC-MHS) and Modular-Common Redundant Power Supply (M-CRPS) architecture, the DL320 Gen12 delivers right-sized, serviceable compute optimized for edge and cloud-native environments.

Built-In Security & HPE iLO 7 Management

It includes HPE iLO 7 on the DC-SCM module, providing embedded remote management, secure boot, firmware updates, and Redfish-based APIs, together with HPE’s security-by-design approach for data protection at boot, in-use, and at rest.

Energy-Efficient Single-Socket Intel Compute

The Dell PowerEdge R470 is a 1U rack server powered by one Intel Xeon 6 Processor (E-core up to 144 cores or P-core up to 86 cores), designed for maximum energy efficiency and performance-per-watt in cloud-scale microservices, data services, virtualization, and scale-out databases.

High-Density DDR5 Memory Capacity

Supports up to 4 TB of DDR5 RDIMM memory across 16 DIMM slots with speeds up to 6400 MT/s, providing substantial headroom for memory-intensive applications while maintaining ENERGY STAR compliance.

Flexible NVMe & SAS/SATA Storage

Offers front drive configurations including up to 8 x E3.S NVMe SSDs or 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives, with NVMe BOSS boot optimization for fast OS deployment and scalable all-flash storage in dense 1U form factor.

PCIe Gen5 Expansion & GPU Support

Built on PCIe Gen5, it provides up to 2 x16 PCIe slots plus OCP 3.0 networking, supporting GPUs and accelerators for enhanced computational power while optimizing energy consumption in high-density racks.

Enterprise Security & iDRAC10 Management

Features Dell SafeBIOS Secure Core, system lockdown, cryptographic erase, and firmware verification, paired with iDRAC10 Enterprise, OpenManage Enterprise, and Redfish APIs for automated management.

1U Density with Rear/Front I/O Flexibility

Available in rear I/O (hot aisle) and front I/O (cold aisle) configurations with redundant hot-swap PSUs (800W Platinum, 1500W Titanium) and advanced cooling, maximizing rack density while reducing operational costs.

HPE ProLiant Compute DL320 Gen12 vs PowerEdge R470 Rack Server : Which should I choose?

Choosing the right server is a critical decision for any business, and comparing HPE ProLiant Compute DL320 Gen12 and PowerEdge R470 Rack Server gives you clear insights into which solution aligns best with your IT requirements. These servers are built for high performance, but they may differ in areas such as processor capacity, memory, storage, and scalability, making a side-by-side comparison easy.

This direct comparison helps you quickly identify the strengths and limitations of each server, which helps you determine which model best supports your workloads, applications, and long-term IT goals. By evaluating them together, you can make a smarter investment that ensures reliability and efficiency for your business.

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