Quick Comparison of HPE ProLiant Compute DL360 Gen12 vs PowerEdge R670 Rack Server at a Glance

The server comparison table provides a quick overview of the key specifications and key features for HPE ProLiant Compute DL360 Gen12 and PowerEdge R670 Rack Server Let’s take a look at the comparison table below.

Features	HPE ProLiant Compute DL360 Gen12 View Check the Price	PowerEdge R670 Rack Server View Check the Price
Server Type / Form Factor	Type: Enterprise Rack Server Form Factor: 1U Rack Socket: Dual-socket (supports 1 or 2 Intel Xeon 6 processors)	Type: Enterprise Rack Server Form Factor: 1U Rack Socket: Dual-socket (2 x Intel Xeon 6 Processors)
Processor (CPU)	Processor Family: Intel Xeon 6 Scalable Processors Max Sockets: 2 Cores per Socket: Up to 144 cores Max Speed: Up to 4.0 GHz (varies by processor model) Memory Channels: 8 channels per processor	Processor Family: Intel Xeon 6 (E-core and P-core series) Max Sockets: 2 Max Cores per Socket: Up to 144 E-cores or 86 P-cores Max TDP: Up to 500 W per processor Performance: Up to 1.69x better performance per watt vs previous gen
Memory (RAM)	Memory Type: HPE DDR5 Smart Memory (RDIMM) DIMM Slots: 32 DIMM slots (16 per processor, 2 DIMMs per channel) Maximum Capacity: Up to 8 TB (with 256 GB modules) Speed: Up to 6400 MT/s at 1DPC, 5200 MT/s at 2DPC (processor dependent) Memory Protection: ECC, On-Die ECC, and advanced RAS features	Memory Type: DDR5 RDIMM (registered ECC only) DIMM Slots: 32 DDR5 DIMM slots (16 per processor) Maximum Capacity: Up to 8 TB Speed: Up to 6400 MT/s Protection: ECC with advanced RAS features
Storage	Front Drive Options: Up to 10 SFF bays (SAS/SATA/NVMe) EDSFF Options: Up to 20 EDSFF E3.S NVMe bays Integrated Boot: Integrated OS boot device and OCP NICs in front cage Max Internal Storage: Multi-hundred TB (depending on drive type and configuration) RAID Support: HPE Smart Array controllers (RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 – depending on controller)	Front Drive Bay Options: Up to 8 x EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe (max 122.4 TB) Configuration Option: Up to 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe (max 245.6 TB) Supported Drives: SAS, SATA, NVMe SSD (EDSFF E3.S, 2.5-inch) RAID Support: PERC H365i/H965i/H975i controllers (RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60)
Expansion / Connectivity	PCIe Slots: Up to 3 PCIe 5.0 x16 full-height, full-length slots OCP Slots: 2 OCP 3.0 front slots for high-speed NICs or accelerators Networking: OCP 3.0 FlexibleLOM (choices of 1/10/25/100GbE) GPU Support: Up to three single-wide GPUs in rear	PCIe Slots: Up to 2 x16 Gen5 PCIe slots + OCP 3.0 front riser Slot 31/32: 1 x16 FH-HL/FL or OCP 3.0 Networking: OCP 3.0 (1/10/25/100 GbE); NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPU options GPU Support: Up to 3 x 75W single-width GPUs Front Ports: 1 x USB 2.0 Type C, optional additional USB
Redundancy & Reliability	Power: Redundant hot-plug power supplies (various wattages and efficiency grades) Cooling: Redundant hot-plug fans; optional closed-loop or direct-liquid cooling options Storage: Hot-swap drive bays and RAID-based redundancy Availability: HPE-engineered reliability and enterprise-grade service-ready design	Power: 2 x AC or DC redundant power supply units Cooling: Redundant hot-swap fans; advanced cooling options Reliability: Hot-swap components, NVMe BOSS boot optimization
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	Silicon Root of Trust Secure Boot & Secure Start Intel TME (Total Memory Encryption) Firmware and Runtime Integrity Monitoring UEFI-managed encryption and privilege-separation controls Compliance with ACPI 6.5, PCIe 5.0, PXE, and Wake-on-LAN	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: Embedded management for remote console, BIOS tuning, firmware updates, and alerts HPE Compute Ops Management: AI-driven insights and lifecycle automation APIs: RESTful / Redfish-based interfaces for third-party tools	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 (varies by region and contract) Optional Support: HPE Pointnext, Foundation Care, Proactive Care, and custom SLAs	Standard Warranty: 3 Years ProSupport (parts, labor, onsite) Optional Support: ProSupport Plus, ProSupport Enterprise, extended terms

Key Features Comparison

High-Performance Compute

Powered by the latest Intel Xeon 6 processors, the HPE ProLiant Compute DL360 Gen12 delivers up to 144 cores per processor and up to approximately 2× higher general compute performance versus previous generations, making it ideal for virtualization, databases, and AI-ready workloads.

Large, High-Speed Memory Capacity

Supports up to 8 TB of HPE DDR5 Smart Memory across 32 DIMM slots (16 per CPU), with speeds up to 6400 MT/s at 1 DIMM per channel, providing exceptional headroom for memory-intensive applications.

Flexible High-Speed Storage Options

Offers a compact 1U front-drive architecture with up to 10 SFF or 20 EDSFF E3.S NVMe drives, plus an OS boot device and OCP NICs in the front cage, giving flexible, high-speed storage for modern data centers.

Advanced PCIe 5.0 Expansion & GPU Support

Built on PCIe Gen5, the DL360 Gen12 provides up to three PCIe x16 Gen5 slots plus two OCP 3.0 slots, enabling high-bandwidth connectivity and support for up to three single-wide GPUs for AI, analytics, and edge-computing workloads.

Next-Generation Security & Firmware Protection

Equipped with HPE iLO 7 and Intel-based security features (including memory encryption and secure boot), the server delivers silicon-root-of-trust-based protections, secure configuration, and firmware integrity checks to safeguard data at boot, in-use, and at rest.

AI-Driven Management & Energy Efficiency

HPE iLO 7 provides a streamlined GUI, Redfish-based APIs, and AI-driven operational insights, while the platform offers three cooling options (air-cooling, closed-loop liquid cooling, and direct-liquid cooling) to balance performance and energy efficiency for sustainability-focused deployments.

High-Performance Dual-Socket Intel Compute

The Dell PowerEdge R670 is a 1U rack server supporting dual Intel Xeon 6 Processors with up to 144 E-cores or 86 P-cores per processor (288 E-cores or 172 P-cores total), delivering up to 1.69x better performance per watt for virtualization, cloud-native apps, SDS, hyperscale, and scale-out databases.

Ultra-High DDR5 Memory Capacity

Supports up to 8 TB of DDR5 RDIMM memory across 32 DIMM slots with speeds up to 6400 MT/s, providing massive headroom for memory-intensive applications while maintaining ENERGY STAR compliance.

Flexible NVMe Storage Options

Offers high-density front drive configurations including up to 8 x EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe drives (max 122.4 TB) or 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe (max 245.6 TB), enabling scalable all-flash storage for modern data centers.

PCIe Gen5 & GPU-Accelerated Expansion

Built on PCIe Gen5, it provides up to 2 x16 PCIe slots plus OCP 3.0 front networking, supporting up to 3 x 75W single-width GPUs and NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPU options (200/400 GbE) for AI, networking acceleration, and composable infrastructure.

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 AI-driven automation and management.

Dense 1U Power Efficiency

With dual redundant AC/DC power supplies, advanced cooling, and front/rear I/O configurations (hot aisle/cold aisle), the R670 maximizes rack density while optimizing power usage for CSPs and enterprise data centers.

HPE ProLiant Compute DL360 Gen12 vs PowerEdge R670 Rack Server : Which should I choose?

Choosing the right server is a critical decision for any business, and comparing HPE ProLiant Compute DL360 Gen12 and PowerEdge R670 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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