Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Alienware AAR4-1428BK vs Alienware Aurora 6

Add a product
  • 111specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 101identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum internal memory
    • Alienware AAR4-1428BK:16 GB
    • Aurora 6:8 GB
  • Memory clock speed
    • Alienware AAR4-1428BK:1600 MHz
    • Aurora 6:2133 MHz
  • Optical drive type
    • Alienware AAR4-1428BK:DVD Super Multi DL
    • Aurora 6:DVD Super Multi
  • HDD interface
    • Alienware AAR4-1428BK:SATA
    • Aurora 6:SATA III
  • Wi-Fi
    • Alienware AAR4-1428BK:No
    • Aurora 6:Yes
  • Bluetooth
    • Alienware AAR4-1428BK:No
    • Aurora 6:Yes
  • Headphone outputs
    • Alienware AAR4-1428BK:1
    • Aurora 6:2
  • Width
    • Alienware AAR4-1428BK:250 mm
    • Aurora 6:447.8 mm

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of Alienware AAR4-1428BK, Aurora 6
147 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7 X-seriesIntel® Core™ i7 X-series
Processor generation3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-3820i7-3820
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency3.8 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequency3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor cache10 MB10 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor front side bus1600 MHz1600 MHz
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-3800 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i7-3800 Desktop Series
Processor codenameSandy Bridge ESandy Bridge E
Thermal Design Power (TDP)130 W130 W
Tcase66.8 °C66.8 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4040
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Processor socketLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)4444
SteppingM1M1
Maximum internal memory supported by processor64 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1066,1333,1600 MHz1066,1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)51.2 GB/s51.2 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PlatformKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slots4x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory channelsQuad-channelQuad-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity2 TB2 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
HDD capacity2 TB2 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 7870
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® X79 ExpressIntel® X79 Express
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorKnown for onemicro ATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one1000BASE-T, 1000BASE-TX, 100BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-TUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity66
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputsDiffers12
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PS/2 ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Serial ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slots22
PCI Express x16 slots22
Poweridentical
Power supply875 W875 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeMidi TowerMidi Tower
Product colourBlackBlack
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
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)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK ID6369863698
Processor codeSR0LDSR0LD
Processor package size52.5 x 45.0 mm52.5 x 45.0 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX, SSE4.2AVX, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers250 mm447.8 mm
DepthDiffers645 mm866.9 mm
HeightDiffers426 mm660.4 mm
WeightKnown for one20.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one250 x 645 x 426 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTZ
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — 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