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GIGABYTE GB-BXA8G-8890 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black, Red A8-5557M Socket FP2 (µBGA-827) vs GIGABYTE GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 21identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • GB-BXA8G-8890 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black, Red A8-5557M Socket FP2 (µBGA-827):AMD A
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GB-BXA8G-8890 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black, Red A8-5557M Socket FP2 (µBGA-827):A8-5557M
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:i7-4500U
  • Processor cores
    • GB-BXA8G-8890 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black, Red A8-5557M Socket FP2 (µBGA-827):4
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GB-BXA8G-8890 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black, Red A8-5557M Socket FP2 (µBGA-827):3.5 GHz
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GB-BXA8G-8890 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black, Red A8-5557M Socket FP2 (µBGA-827):2.1 GHz
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:1.8 GHz
  • Supported memory types
    • GB-BXA8G-8890 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black, Red A8-5557M Socket FP2 (µBGA-827):DDR3-SDRAM
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:DDR3L-SDRAM
  • Storage drive interface
    • GB-BXA8G-8890 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black, Red A8-5557M Socket FP2 (µBGA-827):Serial ATA III
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:mSATA
  • Graphics card family
    • GB-BXA8G-8890 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black, Red A8-5557M Socket FP2 (µBGA-827):AMD
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:Intel

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Comparison of GB-BXA8G-8890, GB-BXi7-4500
109 specifications
Processor5 differ
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersA8-5557Mi7-4500U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHaswell
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile series
Memory1 differ
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35 V
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA IIImSATA
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 4400
Performance1 differ
Processor socketDiffersSocket FP2 (µBGA-827)BGA 1168
Supported processor frequency (max)Known for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one802.11 a/b/g/n/acUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x4
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassive
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
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-x
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8.1
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal AC adapter
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers115.4 mm107.6 mm
DepthDiffers128 mm114.4 mm
HeightDiffers59.6 mm29.9 mm
Other featuresidentical
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one111.4 x 114.4 x 62 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240V ACUnknown — not stated by the source

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