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GIGABYTE GB-BXi5-4200 USFF Black i5-4200U BGA 1168 vs GIGABYTE GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168

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  • 90specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 80identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • GB-BXi5-4200 USFF Black i5-4200U BGA 1168:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • GB-BXi5-4200 USFF Black i5-4200U BGA 1168:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • GB-BXi5-4200 USFF Black i5-4200U BGA 1168:i5-4200U
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:i7-4500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • GB-BXi5-4200 USFF Black i5-4200U BGA 1168:2.6 GHz
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • GB-BXi5-4200 USFF Black i5-4200U BGA 1168:1.6 GHz
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:1.8 GHz
  • L3 cache
    • GB-BXi5-4200 USFF Black i5-4200U BGA 1168:3 MB
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:4 MB
  • PCI Express configurations
    • GB-BXi5-4200 USFF Black i5-4200U BGA 1168:1x4, 2x4
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:2x4
  • Intel FDI Technology
    • GB-BXi5-4200 USFF Black i5-4200U BGA 1168:No
    • GB-BXi7-4500 USFF Black i7-4500U BGA 1168:Yes

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Comparison of GB-BXi5-4200, GB-BXi7-4500
97 specifications
Processor7 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4200Ui7-4500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
L3 cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
CPU configuration (max)11
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile series
Memoryidentical
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory voltage1.35 V1.35 V
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333,1600 MHz
Supported memory typesDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Storageidentical
Storage drive interfacemSATAmSATA
Number of storage drives supported11
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Performanceidentical
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Audio systemRealtek ALC269Realtek ALC269
Number of processors supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
LAN controllerRealtek RTL8111GRealtek RTL8111G
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
HDMI ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
Microphone inYesYes
Headphone outputs11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Mini PCI Express slots11
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x42x4
Designidentical
Chassis typeUSFFUSFF
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typePassivePassive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
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 features2 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)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-xVT-x
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
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 installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
AC adapter output current3.42 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 35 °C0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width107.6 mm107.6 mm
Depth114.4 mm114.4 mm
Height29.9 mm29.9 mm

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