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GIGABYTE GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168 vs Shuttle SX79R5 PC/workstation barebone SFF Black Intel® X79 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R)

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 5identical
  • 95known for one product only

Key differences

  • Built-in processor
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:Yes
    • SX79R5 PC/workstation barebone SFF Black Intel® X79 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R):No
  • Processor family
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:Intel® Celeron®
    • SX79R5 PC/workstation barebone SFF Black Intel® X79 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R):Intel
  • Processor lithography
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:22 nm
    • SX79R5 PC/workstation barebone SFF Black Intel® X79 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R):32 nm
  • Memory slots type
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:SO-DIMM
    • SX79R5 PC/workstation barebone SFF Black Intel® X79 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R):DIMM
  • Number of memory slots
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:2
    • SX79R5 PC/workstation barebone SFF Black Intel® X79 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R):4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:16 GB
    • SX79R5 PC/workstation barebone SFF Black Intel® X79 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R):32 GB
  • Supported memory clock speeds
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:1333,1600 MHz
    • SX79R5 PC/workstation barebone SFF Black Intel® X79 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R):1066,1333,1600 MHz
  • Processor socket
    • GB-BXCE-2955 PC/workstation barebone USFF Black 2955U BGA 1168:BGA 1168
    • SX79R5 PC/workstation barebone SFF Black Intel® X79 Express LGA 2011 (Socket R):LGA 2011 (Socket R)

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Comparison of GB-BXCE-2955, SX79R5
116 specifications
Processor3 differ
Built-in processorDiffersYesNo
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel
Processor modelKnown for one2955UUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneHaswellUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Memory slots typeDiffersSO-DIMMDIMM
Number of memory slotsDiffers24
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers1333,1600 MHz1066,1333,1600 MHz
Supported memory typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
RAID levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0, 1
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168LGA 2011 (Socket R)
Supported processor frequency (max)Known for one1.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® X79 Express
Number of processors supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i7
BIOS memory sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 Mbit
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC888S
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit LANGigabit Ethernet
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111E
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers28
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
S/PDIF out portYesYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x2, 1x4, 4x1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersUSFFSFF
Product colourBlackBlack
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one75 x 75,100 x 100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeDiffersMini PC barebonePC barebone
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Power
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceETL, CB, BSMI, TÜV
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedNoNo
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Linux 32/64bit
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one114.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one107.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one29.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs107.6 x 114.4 x 29.9 mm216 x 332 x 198 mm
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Heat sink includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V AC
Drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5"
MotherboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFX79
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC, CE, BSMI, C-Tick, RoHS, ErP Lot 6
Poweridentical
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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