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ASUS VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) vs MSI Cubi 3 Silent S-031BEU

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 47identical
  • 38known 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 3 Silent S-031BEU:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Cubi 3 Silent S-031BEU:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):i3-7100
    • Cubi 3 Silent S-031BEU:i7-7500U
  • Processor frequency
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):3.9 GHz
    • Cubi 3 Silent S-031BEU:2.5 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):51 W
    • Cubi 3 Silent S-031BEU:15 W
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):2400 MHz
    • Cubi 3 Silent S-031BEU:2133 MHz
  • Card reader integrated
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):Yes
    • Cubi 3 Silent S-031BEU:No
  • On-board graphics card model
    • VivoMini VC66-BB312M PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100 LGA 1151 (Socket H4):Intel® HD Graphics 630
    • Cubi 3 Silent S-031BEU:Intel® HD Graphics 620

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Comparison of VC66-BB312M, Cubi 3 Silent S-031BEU
106 specifications
Processor5 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i37th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-7100i7-7500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs51 W15 W
CPU configuration (max)11
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Memory1 differ
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2400 MHz2133 MHz
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
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, PCI Express, Serial ATA III
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
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 620
Performance1 differ
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1151 (Socket H4)BGA 1356
Number of processors supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i7
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-T
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® I211
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portDiffersYesNo
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
COM ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Serial ports quantityDiffers12
DC-in jackYesYes
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2L sized PC
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
VESA mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)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 Response TechnologyKnown 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
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro
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 source65 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers177.4 mm159.6 mm
DepthDiffers153 mm110.2 mm
HeightDiffers74.1 mm69.5 mm
WeightKnown for one1.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
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 installed11

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