Product comparison · 2 pc/workstation barebones

ASUS PN60-BB5012MD Black i5-8250U BGA 1356 vs ASUS VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4)

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 43identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • PN60-BB5012MD Black i5-8250U BGA 1356:Intel® Core™ i5
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • PN60-BB5012MD Black i5-8250U BGA 1356:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • PN60-BB5012MD Black i5-8250U BGA 1356:i5-8250U
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):i3-7100
  • Processor cores
    • PN60-BB5012MD Black i5-8250U BGA 1356:4
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):2
  • Processor threads
    • PN60-BB5012MD Black i5-8250U BGA 1356:8
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):4
  • Processor frequency
    • PN60-BB5012MD Black i5-8250U BGA 1356:1.6 GHz
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):3.9 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • PN60-BB5012MD Black i5-8250U BGA 1356:15 W
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):51 W
  • Processor codename
    • PN60-BB5012MD Black i5-8250U BGA 1356:Kaby Lake R
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):Kaby Lake

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Comparison of PN60-BB5012MD, VC66-BB312M
89 specifications
Processor8 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui3-7100
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W51 W
CPU configuration (max)11
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Memoryidentical
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds2400 MHz2400 MHz
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Storageidentical
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneHDD & SSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneSerial ATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 630
Performance1 differ
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.24.2
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeDiffersMini PCMini PC barebone
Processor special features1 differ
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneBSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/CCC/Energy Star/C-Tick/WiFi/RF/VCCIUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers115 mm177.4 mm
DepthDiffers115 mm153 mm
HeightDiffers49 mm74.1 mm
WeightDiffers700 g1.5 kg
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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