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Acer Chromebox CXI2 vs MEDION P5246 DR

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  • 95specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 46identical
  • 65known for one product only

Key differences

The MEDION P5246 DR has 2 more processor cores than the Acer Chromebox CXI2 (4 vs 2). The MEDION P5246 DR has 2 more processor threads than the Acer Chromebox CXI2 (4 vs 2). The MEDION P5246 DR has 1.5 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Chromebox CXI2 (3.2 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). Only the MEDION P5246 DR has microphone in. Only the Acer Chromebox CXI2 has Intel Clear Video Technology.

  • Processor family
    • Chromebox CXI2:Intel® Celeron®
    • P5246 DR:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Chromebox CXI2:3215U
    • P5246 DR:i5-4460
  • Processor cores
    • Chromebox CXI2:2
    • P5246 DR:4
  • Processor threads
    • Chromebox CXI2:2
    • P5246 DR:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Chromebox CXI2:1.7 GHz
    • P5246 DR:3.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Chromebox CXI2:2 MB
    • P5246 DR:6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Chromebox CXI2:L3
    • P5246 DR:Smart Cache
  • Bus type
    • Chromebox CXI2:DMI2
    • P5246 DR:DMI

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Comparison of Chromebox CXI2, P5246 DR
160 specifications
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers3215Ui5-4460
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor 3000 series for MobileIntel Core i5-4400 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W84 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one105 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72.72 °C
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers16 GB2 TB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs850 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.1
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x412
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers06
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUSFFUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 8.1
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features15 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8481080817
Processor codeDiffersSR243SR1QK
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2013D
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one169.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one139.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one57.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers1.8 kg9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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