Product comparison · 2 pc/workstation barebones

GIGABYTE Brix Nettop i7-3537U Intel HM77 Express BGA 1023 vs GIGABYTE GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 29identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Brix Nettop i7-3537U Intel HM77 Express BGA 1023:Intel® Core™ i7
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • Brix Nettop i7-3537U Intel HM77 Express BGA 1023:i7-3537U
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:2955U
  • Processor threads
    • Brix Nettop i7-3537U Intel HM77 Express BGA 1023:4
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Brix Nettop i7-3537U Intel HM77 Express BGA 1023:2 GHz
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:1.4 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Brix Nettop i7-3537U Intel HM77 Express BGA 1023:17 W
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:15 W
  • Processor codename
    • Brix Nettop i7-3537U Intel HM77 Express BGA 1023:Ivy Bridge
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:Haswell
  • On-board graphics card model
    • Brix Nettop i7-3537U Intel HM77 Express BGA 1023:Intel® HD Graphics 4000
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:Intel® HD Graphics
  • Processor socket
    • Brix Nettop i7-3537U Intel HM77 Express BGA 1023:BGA 1023
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:BGA 1168

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95 specifications
Processor6 differ
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffersi7-3537U2955U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.4 GHz
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W15 W
CPU configuration (max)11
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-3500 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Supported memory clock speeds1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics
Performance1 differ
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1168
Supported processor frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 GHz
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel HM77 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit LAN
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111EUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x2, 1x4, 4x1
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersNettopUSFF
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Panel mounting interface75 x 75,100 x 100 mm75 x 75,100 x 100 mm
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Processor special features10 differ
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source114.4 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107.6 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.9 mm
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107.6 x 114.4 x 29.9 mm
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

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