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GIGABYTE GB-BRi7H-8550 UCFF Black i7-8550U BGA 1356 vs MSI Cubi 2 Plus 7M-013BAU

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 40identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • GB-BRi7H-8550 UCFF Black i7-8550U BGA 1356:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Cubi 2 Plus 7M-013BAU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • GB-BRi7H-8550 UCFF Black i7-8550U BGA 1356:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Cubi 2 Plus 7M-013BAU:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • GB-BRi7H-8550 UCFF Black i7-8550U BGA 1356:i7-8550U
    • Cubi 2 Plus 7M-013BAU:i5-7400T
  • Processor threads
    • GB-BRi7H-8550 UCFF Black i7-8550U BGA 1356:8
    • Cubi 2 Plus 7M-013BAU:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GB-BRi7H-8550 UCFF Black i7-8550U BGA 1356:4 GHz
    • Cubi 2 Plus 7M-013BAU:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GB-BRi7H-8550 UCFF Black i7-8550U BGA 1356:1.8 GHz
    • Cubi 2 Plus 7M-013BAU:2.4 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • GB-BRi7H-8550 UCFF Black i7-8550U BGA 1356:15 W
    • Cubi 2 Plus 7M-013BAU:35 W
  • Processor codename
    • GB-BRi7H-8550 UCFF Black i7-8550U BGA 1356:Kaby Lake R
    • Cubi 2 Plus 7M-013BAU:Kaby Lake

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Comparison of GB-BRi7H-8550, Cubi 2 Plus 7M-013BAU
105 specifications
Processor8 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui5-7400T
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W35 W
CPU configuration (max)11
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-7400 Desktop Series
Memoryidentical
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one2400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR4-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2304 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Audio systemKnown for oneRealtek ALC255Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® H110
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® I219-VUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0aUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.2aUnknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersUCFF1.43L sized PC
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one75 x 75,100 x 100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeDiffersMini PC bareboneMini PC
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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyDiffers65 W90 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers112.6 mm155.3 mm
DepthDiffers119.4 mm147.9 mm
HeightDiffers46.8 mm62.2 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.21 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Processor ARK IDKnown for one122589Unknown — not stated by the source

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