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Dell OptiPlex 3240 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500 vs MSI GAMING 24GE 2QE-012TW

113specifications compared
51differ
62identical
83known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- OptiPlex 3240 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500:54.6 cm (21.5")
- GAMING 24GE 2QE-012TW:59.9 cm (23.6")
Touchscreen
- OptiPlex 3240 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500:Yes
- GAMING 24GE 2QE-012TW:No
Processor generation
- OptiPlex 3240 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- GAMING 24GE 2QE-012TW:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- OptiPlex 3240 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500:i5-6500
- GAMING 24GE 2QE-012TW:i5-4210H
Processor cores
- OptiPlex 3240 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500:4
- GAMING 24GE 2QE-012TW:2
Processor boost frequency
- OptiPlex 3240 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500:3.6 GHz
- GAMING 24GE 2QE-012TW:3.5 GHz
Processor frequency
- OptiPlex 3240 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500:3.2 GHz
- GAMING 24GE 2QE-012TW:2.9 GHz
Processor cache
- OptiPlex 3240 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500:6 MB
- GAMING 24GE 2QE-012TW:3 MB

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Comparison of 3240, GAMING 24GE 2QE-012TW
196 specifications	A Dell OptiPlex 3240 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500 Model 3240 View product	B MSI GAMING 24GE 2QE-012TW View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	54.6 cm (21.5")	59.9 cm (23.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Pixel pitchKnown for one	0.2475 x 0.2475 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen shapeKnown for one	Flat	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-6500	i5-4210H
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.6 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)	BGA 1364
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	5 GT/s
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	65 W	47 W
Bus typeDiffers	DMI3	DMI2
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Processor codeDiffers	SR2BX	SR1Q0
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Haswell
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-6500 Desktop series	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
SteppingDiffers	R0	C0
TcaseKnown for one	71 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	2133,1333,1600,1866 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	34.1 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processor	Dual	Dual
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one	1.35 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
64-bit computingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Memory slots	2	2
Memory slots typeKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	DIMM/SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of storage drives installed	1	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 530	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	11.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1912	0x416
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers	4.4	4.3
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Waves MaxxAudio Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Cameraidentical
Built-in camera	Yes	Yes
Total megapixelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD, DVD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Red
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Wall mountableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Product type	All-in-One PC	All-in-One PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® H110	Intel® HM87
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1 Pro	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Windows 10 Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	Yes	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88184	78929
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one	1S	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	PCG 2015C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	155 W	150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	47/63 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	90 - 264 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width (without stand)Known for one	527.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (without stand)Known for one	63.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (without stand)Known for one	363 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (without stand)Differs	6.34 kg	8.47 kg
Width (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	583.3 mm
Depth (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33 mm
Height (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	424.6 mm
Weight (with stand)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.47 kg
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 65 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 5000 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	No	No
Keyboard included	No	No
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Autonomy mode	No	No
Detachable display	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-d, VT-x
Storage drive interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial ATA II, mSATA

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