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ASUS VivoMini UN65U-M178M PC/workstation barebone vs GIGABYTE GB-EKI3M-7100 PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100U BGA 1356

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  • 72specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 53identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • VivoMini UN65U-M178M PC/workstation barebone:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GB-EKI3M-7100 PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100U BGA 1356:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • VivoMini UN65U-M178M PC/workstation barebone:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • GB-EKI3M-7100 PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100U BGA 1356:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • VivoMini UN65U-M178M PC/workstation barebone:i7-7500U
    • GB-EKI3M-7100 PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100U BGA 1356:i3-7100U
  • Processor frequency
    • VivoMini UN65U-M178M PC/workstation barebone:2.7 GHz
    • GB-EKI3M-7100 PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100U BGA 1356:2.4 GHz
  • Supported storage drive types
    • VivoMini UN65U-M178M PC/workstation barebone:HDD & SSD
    • GB-EKI3M-7100 PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100U BGA 1356:SSD
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • VivoMini UN65U-M178M PC/workstation barebone:2.5"
    • GB-EKI3M-7100 PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100U BGA 1356:M.2
  • Storage drive interface
    • VivoMini UN65U-M178M PC/workstation barebone:M.2, Serial ATA III
    • GB-EKI3M-7100 PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100U BGA 1356:M.2
  • Compatible memory cards
    • VivoMini UN65U-M178M PC/workstation barebone:MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
    • GB-EKI3M-7100 PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100U BGA 1356:MicroSD (TransFlash)

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Comparison of UN65U-M178M, GB-EKI3M-7100
118 specifications
Processor4 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-7500Ui3-7100U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
CPU configuration (max)11
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 V
Supported memory clock speeds2133 MHz2133 MHz
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Supported storage drive typesDiffersHDD & SSDSSD
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffers2.5"M.2
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Storage drive interfaceDiffersM.2, Serial ATA IIIM.2
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one1256 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 620
Number of displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Performanceidentical
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Number of processors supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Supported processor frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC255
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000BASE-T
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® I210-AT, Intel I219LM
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
COM ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlueBlack
Cooling typePassivePassive
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePower
VESA mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 x 75,100 x 100 mm
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Chassis typeKnown for one0.88L sized PCUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
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® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 10 Home, Windows 10 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19/12 V
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power supplyDiffers65 W90 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers131 mm180 mm
DepthDiffers131 mm117 mm
HeightDiffers52 mm36 mm
WeightKnown for one700 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95442
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneBSMI/CE/FCC/UL/CCC/Energy Star/WiFi/RF/VCCIUnknown — not stated by the source

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