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Alienware Andromeda R2 vs Alienware X51 R2

138specifications compared
18differ
120identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- Andromeda R2:i7-4790
- X51 R2:i7-4770
Processor boost frequency
- Andromeda R2:4 GHz
- X51 R2:3.9 GHz
Processor frequency
- Andromeda R2:3.6 GHz
- X51 R2:3.4 GHz
Bus type
- Andromeda R2:DMI
- X51 R2:DMI2
Processor operating modes
- Andromeda R2:32-bit, 64-bit
- X51 R2:64-bit
Number of QPI links
- Andromeda R2:0
- X51 R2:1
Total storage capacity
- Andromeda R2:2 TB
- X51 R2:1 TB
HDD capacity
- Andromeda R2:2 TB
- X51 R2:1 TB

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Comparison of Andromeda R2, X51 R2
164 specifications	A Alienware Andromeda R2 View product	B Alienware X51 R2 View product
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4790	i7-4770
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4 GHz	3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.6 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor cache	8 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-4700 Desktop series	Intel Core i7-4700 Desktop series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	84 W	84 W
Tcase	72.72 °C	72.72 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of QPI linksDiffers	0	1
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socket	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
Stepping	C0	C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	1333,1600 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 V
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x DIMM	2x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Non-ECCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	2 TB	1 TB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	2 TB	1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 Ti	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	1.536 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.024 GB	2 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1200 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.1	11.2/12
On-board graphics card ID	0x412	0x412
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® H87	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channels	7.1 channels	7.1 channels
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	1	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	6	8
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-out	Yes	Yes
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
S/PDIF out port	Yes	Yes
Poweridentical
Power supply input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Placement supported	Horizontal/Vertical	Horizontal/Vertical
Liquid cooling system	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Chassis typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	80806	75122
Processor codeDiffers	SR1QF	SR149
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability	1S	1S
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specification	PCG 2013D	PCG 2013D
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audioidentical
Audio system	HD	HD
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	10 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-10 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 3048 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 10668 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	95 mm	95 mm
Depth	318 mm	318 mm
Height	343 mm	343 mm
Weight	5.49 kg	5.49 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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