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Acer Chromebox CXI2-i38GNKM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U vs ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G012U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U

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  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G012U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Chromebox CXI2-i38GNKM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U (2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G012U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U has 1 MB more processor cache than the Acer Chromebox CXI2-i38GNKM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U (4 MB vs 3 MB). The Acer Chromebox CXI2-i38GNKM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U has 2.5 W more configurable TDP-down than the ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G012U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U (10 W vs 7.5 W). Processor family: Intel® Core™ i3 on the Acer Chromebox CXI2-i38GNKM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U, Intel® Core™ i7 on the ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G012U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U. Processor generation: 5th gen Intel® Core™ i3 on the Acer Chromebox CXI2-i38GNKM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U, 5th gen Intel® Core™ i7 on the ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G012U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U.

  • Processor family
    • Chromebox CXI2-i38GNKM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G012U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Chromebox CXI2-i38GNKM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G012U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Chromebox CXI2-i38GNKM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:i3-5005U
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G012U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:i7-5500U
  • Processor frequency
    • Chromebox CXI2-i38GNKM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:2 GHz
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G012U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Chromebox CXI2-i38GNKM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:3 MB
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G012U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Chromebox CXI2-i38GNKM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:Smart Cache
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G012U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:L3
  • Configurable TDP-down
    • Chromebox CXI2-i38GNKM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:10 W
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G012U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:7.5 W
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Chromebox CXI2-i38GNKM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:2x4, 4x1
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G012U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4x1, 2x4

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138 specifications
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i35th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-5005Ui7-5500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-5000 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameBroadwellBroadwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.6 GHz0.6 GHz
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x4, 4x14x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
SteppingF0F0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor16 GB16 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity16 GB16 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaDiffersFlashSSD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memory16 GB16 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs850 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.211.2
On-board graphics card ID0x16160x1616
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product typeMini PCMini PC
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
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 quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power supply65 W65 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini PC
VolumeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.69 L
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedChromeOSChromeOS
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8469585214
Processor codeDiffersSR27GSR23W
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24x 1.3 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers130 mm124 mm
DepthDiffers166 mm124 mm
HeightDiffers33 mm42 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 g
Packaging contentidentical
VESA mount includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/Energy Star/RCM/WiFi/RF/VCCI
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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