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GIGABYTE GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168 vs GIGABYTE GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 44identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:Intel® Celeron®
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:2955U
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:i7-4500U
  • Processor threads
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:2
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:4
  • Processor frequency
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:1.4 GHz
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:1.8 GHz
  • On-board graphics card model
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:Intel® HD Graphics
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:Intel® HD Graphics 4400
  • Wi-Fi
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:No
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:Yes
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:2
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:2
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:4

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Comparison of GB-BXCE-2955, GB-BXi7-4500
109 specifications
Processor4 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers2955Ui7-4500U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
CPU configuration (max)11
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile series
Memoryidentical
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35 V
Supported memory clock speeds1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Supported memory typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3L-SDRAM
Storageidentical
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemSATA
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4400
Performanceidentical
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC269
Supported processor frequency (max)Known for one1.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111G
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit LANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
HDMI ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Headphone outputs11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
S/PDIF out portYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
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 slots1 differ
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x4, 4x12x4
Designidentical
Chassis typeUSFFUSFF
Product colourBlackBlack
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
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 FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware Version9.59.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyYesYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYesYes
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)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)YesYes
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™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
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 TechnologiesYesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Operating system installedNoNo
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 & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers114.4 mm107.6 mm
DepthDiffers107.6 mm114.4 mm
Height29.9 mm29.9 mm
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one107.6 x 114.4 x 29.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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