Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Acer G3-605 I9942 NL vs MSI Nightblade B85C-079EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460

Add a product
  • 136specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 102identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • G3-605 I9942 NL:i5-4590
    • Nightblade B85C-079EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:i5-4460
  • Processor boost frequency
    • G3-605 I9942 NL:3.7 GHz
    • Nightblade B85C-079EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • G3-605 I9942 NL:3.3 GHz
    • Nightblade B85C-079EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:3.2 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • G3-605 I9942 NL:L3
    • Nightblade B85C-079EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:Smart Cache
  • Bus type
    • G3-605 I9942 NL:DMI2
    • Nightblade B85C-079EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:DMI
  • Processor operating modes
    • G3-605 I9942 NL:64-bit
    • Nightblade B85C-079EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:32-bit, 64-bit
  • Internal memory
    • G3-605 I9942 NL:12 GB
    • Nightblade B85C-079EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:8 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • G3-605 I9942 NL:DDR3L-SDRAM
    • Nightblade B85C-079EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:DDR3-SDRAM

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of G3-605 I9942 NL, B85C-079EU
150 specifications
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-4590i5-4460
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.7 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4500 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i5-4400 Desktop series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)84 W84 W
Tcase72.72 °C72.72 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of QPI links00
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
SteppingC0C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 + 1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM2x DIMM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity1.12 TB1.12 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers120 GB128 GB
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.024 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.111.1
On-board graphics card ID0x4120x412
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® B85
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
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 standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
DisplayPorts quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portYesYes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini PCI Express slots11
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers500 W350 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerDesktop
Product colourDiffersBlack, OrangeBlack
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMcAfee® Internet Security Suite - 30 days trialUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8081580817
Processor codeDiffersSR1QJSR1QK
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability1S1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationPCG 2013DPCG 2013D
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers180 mm175.7 mm
DepthDiffers430 mm345.8 mm
HeightDiffers438 mm277.3 mm
WeightDiffers12 kg10 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffersYesNo
Keyboard includedDiffersYesNo
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More pcs/workstations comparisons

All pcs/workstations comparisons