Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Acer Aspire TC-885 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8400 vs ASUS Chromebox Chromebox3-N015U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U

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  • 92specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 51identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire TC-885 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8400:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Chromebox Chromebox3-N015U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire TC-885 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8400:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Chromebox Chromebox3-N015U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire TC-885 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8400:i5-8400
    • Chromebox Chromebox3-N015U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:i7-8550U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire TC-885 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8400:6
    • Chromebox Chromebox3-N015U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire TC-885 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8400:6
    • Chromebox Chromebox3-N015U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:8
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire TC-885 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8400:2.8 GHz
    • Chromebox Chromebox3-N015U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire TC-885 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8400:9 MB
    • Chromebox Chromebox3-N015U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:8 MB
  • Bus type
    • Aspire TC-885 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8400:DMI3
    • Chromebox Chromebox3-N015U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:OPI

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Comparison of TC-885, Chromebox3-N015U
143 specifications
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-8400i7-8550U
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers68
Processor boost frequency4 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers9 MB8 MB
Bus typeDiffersDMI3OPI
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersCoffee LakeKaby Lake R
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W15 W
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
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
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceY0
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
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR4-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one2666 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB256 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720Not available
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)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x3E920x5917
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of execution unitsKnown for one23Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersPCMini PC
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 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
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers40
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers25
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
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerMini PC
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeChromeOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
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® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers126687122589
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
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
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
ScalabilityKnown for one1SUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2015CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers163 mm148.5 mm
DepthDiffers350 mm148.5 mm
HeightDiffers340 mm40 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
VESA mount includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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/VCCI
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one220 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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