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GIGABYTE GB-BNi5HG4-950 (rev. 1.0) vs GIGABYTE GB-EKI3M-7100 PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100U BGA 1356

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  • 76specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 47identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • GB-BNi5HG4-950 (rev. 1.0):Intel® Core™ i5
    • GB-EKI3M-7100 PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100U BGA 1356:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • GB-BNi5HG4-950 (rev. 1.0):6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GB-EKI3M-7100 PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100U BGA 1356:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • GB-BNi5HG4-950 (rev. 1.0):i5-6300HQ
    • GB-EKI3M-7100 PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100U BGA 1356:i3-7100U
  • Processor cores
    • GB-BNi5HG4-950 (rev. 1.0):4
    • GB-EKI3M-7100 PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100U BGA 1356:2
  • Processor frequency
    • GB-BNi5HG4-950 (rev. 1.0):2.3 GHz
    • GB-EKI3M-7100 PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100U BGA 1356:2.4 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • GB-BNi5HG4-950 (rev. 1.0):45 W
    • GB-EKI3M-7100 PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100U BGA 1356:15 W
  • Processor codename
    • GB-BNi5HG4-950 (rev. 1.0):Skylake
    • GB-EKI3M-7100 PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100U BGA 1356:Kaby Lake
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GB-BNi5HG4-950 (rev. 1.0):64 GB
    • GB-EKI3M-7100 PC/workstation barebone Black i3-7100U BGA 1356:32 GB

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Comparison of GB-BNi5HG4-950 (rev. 1.0), GB-EKI3M-7100
120 specifications
Processor7 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-6300HQi3-7100U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
CPU configuration (max)11
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 V
Supported memory clock speeds2133 MHz2133 MHz
Supported memory typesDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Storage3 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 integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
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
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one4000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440BGA 1356
Number of processors supported11
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
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneHM175Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneRealtek ALC255Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-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
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
LAN controllerDiffersIntel I219LMIntel® I210-AT, Intel I219LM
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI version2.02.0
Microphone inYesYes
Headphone outputs11
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
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
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
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 one2.6L 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 features4 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-NIDiffersYesNo
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)DiffersNoYes
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 oneWIN7 32/64bit WIN8.1 64bit Win10 64bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal AC adapter
AC adapter output voltageDiffers19.5 V19/12 V
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one9.23 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers110 mm180 mm
DepthDiffers110 mm117 mm
HeightDiffers220 mm36 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95442

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