Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Acer Chromebox CXI2 vs MSI ProBox23 2M-025TW

107specifications compared
59differ
48identical
51known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI ProBox23 2M-025TW has 1.5 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Chromebox CXI2 (3.2 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The MSI ProBox23 2M-025TW has 1 MB more processor cache than the Acer Chromebox CXI2 (3 MB vs 2 MB). The MSI ProBox23 2M-025TW has 8 nm more processor lithography than the Acer Chromebox CXI2 (22 nm vs 14 nm). Only the Acer Chromebox CXI2 has card reader integrated. Only the MSI ProBox23 2M-025TW has microphone in.

Processor family
- Chromebox CXI2:Intel® Celeron®
- ProBox23 2M-025TW:Intel Pentium G
Processor model
- Chromebox CXI2:3215U
- ProBox23 2M-025TW:G3250
Processor frequency
- Chromebox CXI2:1.7 GHz
- ProBox23 2M-025TW:3.2 GHz
Processor cache
- Chromebox CXI2:2 MB
- ProBox23 2M-025TW:3 MB
Processor cache type
- Chromebox CXI2:L3
- ProBox23 2M-025TW:Smart Cache
Bus type
- Chromebox CXI2:DMI2
- ProBox23 2M-025TW:DMI
Processor lithography
- Chromebox CXI2:14 nm
- ProBox23 2M-025TW:22 nm
Processor operating modes
- Chromebox CXI2:32-bit, 64-bit
- ProBox23 2M-025TW:64-bit

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Comparison of Chromebox CXI2, ProBox23 2M-025TW
158 specifications	A Acer Chromebox CXI2 View product	B MSI ProBox23 2M-025TW View product
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel Pentium G
Processor modelDiffers	3215U	G3250
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor 3000 series for Mobile	Intel Pentium G3000 series for Desktop
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Haswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	53 W
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4, 4x1	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
SteppingDiffers	F0	C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1333,1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	25.6 GB/s	21.3 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	105 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 4 GB	1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	16 GB	128 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	16 GB	128 GB
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.7 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	850 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	11.1
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	PC	Mini PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® H81
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Line-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	65 W	120 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	USFF	Mini PC
VolumeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.3 L
Liquid cooling systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	ChromeOS	Windows 8.1
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features13 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-x
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	84810	83538
Processor codeDiffers	SR243	SR1K7
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1S
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCG 2013C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek ALC887
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	169.3 mm	204 mm
DepthDiffers	139.9 mm	202 mm
HeightDiffers	57.7 mm	54.8 mm
WeightDiffers	1.8 kg	1.15 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard includedDiffers	Yes	No
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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