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ASUS VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) vs MSI CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 45identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):Intel® Core™ i3
    • CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):i3-7100
    • CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU:i5-6400T
  • Processor cores
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):2
    • CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU:4
  • Processor frequency
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):3.9 GHz
    • CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU:2.2 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):51 W
    • CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU:35 W
  • Processor codename
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):Kaby Lake
    • CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU:Skylake
  • On-board graphics card model
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):Intel® HD Graphics 630
    • CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU:Intel® HD Graphics 530

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Comparison of VC66-BB312M, CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU
97 specifications
Processor7 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i36th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-7100i5-6400T
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs51 W35 W
CPU configuration (max)11
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-6400 Desktop series
Memoryidentical
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one2400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD & SSD
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2, Serial ATA III
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics 530
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® H110
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Number of processors supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.24.1
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers25
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portDiffersYesNo
DisplayPorts quantity11
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2L sized PC
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VESA mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Processor special features2 differ
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10/8.1/8/7 32/64-bit
Operating system installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal AC adapter
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers177.4 mm155.3 mm
DepthDiffers153 mm147.9 mm
HeightDiffers74.1 mm62.2 mm
WeightDiffers1.5 kg1.21 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

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