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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Comparison of Brix, GB-BXCE-2955
95 specifications
Processor6 differ
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffersi7-3537U2955U
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.4 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W15 W
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
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 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
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
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
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 configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x2, 1x4, 4x1
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersNettopUSFF
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Processor special features10 differ
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 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® 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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
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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