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Acer Chromebox CXI2 vs MSI G65 6QF(SLI)-006FR

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  • 106specifications compared
  • 63differ
  • 43identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI G65 6QF(SLI)-006FR has 2 more processor cores than the Acer Chromebox CXI2 (4 vs 2). The MSI G65 6QF(SLI)-006FR has 6 more processor threads than the Acer Chromebox CXI2 (8 vs 2). The MSI G65 6QF(SLI)-006FR has 2.3 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Chromebox CXI2 (4 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). Only the Acer Chromebox CXI2 has card reader integrated. Only the MSI G65 6QF(SLI)-006FR has microphone in.

  • Processor family
    • Chromebox CXI2:Intel® Celeron®
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-006FR:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Chromebox CXI2:3215U
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-006FR:i7-6700K
  • Processor cores
    • Chromebox CXI2:2
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-006FR:4
  • Processor threads
    • Chromebox CXI2:2
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-006FR:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Chromebox CXI2:1.7 GHz
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-006FR:4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Chromebox CXI2:2 MB
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-006FR:8 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Chromebox CXI2:L3
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-006FR:Smart Cache
  • System bus rate
    • Chromebox CXI2:5 GT/s
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-006FR:8 GT/s

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Comparison of Chromebox CXI2, G65 6QF(SLI)-006FR
172 specifications
Processor21 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers3215Ui7-6700K
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor 3000 series for MobileIntel Core i7-6700 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSkylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W91 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingDiffersF0R0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers16 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600 MHz1600,2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s34.2 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35 V
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
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers16 GB1.25 TB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
SSD capacityDiffers16 GB256 GB
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs850 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1912
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Graphics card DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Graphics card HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Z170
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) 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
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers65 W450 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersUSFFDesktop
Placement supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
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 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features13 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8481088195
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2015D
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR243Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNahimic Audio Enhancer
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers169.3 mm191.7 mm
DepthDiffers139.9 mm202.5 mm
HeightDiffers57.7 mm278 mm
WeightDiffers1.8 kg4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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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