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Acer Aspire TC-885-UR17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8700 vs ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N7041U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 52identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Aspire TC-885-UR17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8700:i7-8700
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N7041U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:i7-8550U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire TC-885-UR17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8700:6
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N7041U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire TC-885-UR17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8700:12
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N7041U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire TC-885-UR17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8700:4.6 GHz
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N7041U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire TC-885-UR17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8700:3.2 GHz
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N7041U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire TC-885-UR17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8700:12 MB
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N7041U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:8 MB
  • Bus type
    • Aspire TC-885-UR17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8700:DMI3
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N7041U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:OPI
  • System bus rate
    • Aspire TC-885-UR17 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8700:8 GT/s
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N7041U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:4 GT/s

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Comparison of TC-885-UR17, CHROMEBOX3-N7041U
147 specifications
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-8700i7-8550U
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers128
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.6 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-8700 Desktop SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersCoffee LakeKaby Lake R
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W15 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1151 (Socket H4)BGA 1356
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers64 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers2666 MHz2133,2400 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs41.6 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceY0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR4-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB32 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Storage mediaKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E920x5917
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
Number of execution unitsKnown for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersPCMini PC
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers40
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers25
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one300 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersDesktopMini PC
Placement supportedKnown for oneVerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeChromeOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
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)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers126686122589
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3QSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm42 x 24 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one1SUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2015CUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers163 mm148.5 mm
DepthDiffers350 mm148.5 mm
HeightDiffers340 mm40 mm
WeightDiffers7.8 kg1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
VESA mount includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersBSMI CCC CE FCC CBBSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/Energy Star/RCM/VCCI
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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