Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Alienware AR3 vs Alienware Aurora ALX

98specifications compared
49differ
49identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Processor generation
- Alienware AR3:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Aurora ALX:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Alienware AR3:i7-2600
- Aurora ALX:i7-920
Processor boost frequency
- Alienware AR3:3.8 GHz
- Aurora ALX:2.93 GHz
Processor frequency
- Alienware AR3:3.4 GHz
- Aurora ALX:2.66 GHz
Bus type
- Alienware AR3:DMI
- Aurora ALX:QPI
System bus rate
- Alienware AR3:5 GT/s
- Aurora ALX:4.8 GT/s
Processor lithography
- Alienware AR3:32 nm
- Aurora ALX:45 nm
Processor codename
- Alienware AR3:Sandy Bridge
- Aurora ALX:Bloomfield

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Comparison of Alienware AR3, Aurora ALX
142 specifications	A Alienware Alienware AR3 View product	B Alienware Aurora ALX View product
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2600	i7-920
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.8 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	2.66 GHz
Processor cache	8 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	QPI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	4.8 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Desktop Series	Intel Core i7-900 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Bloomfield
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	95 W	130 W
TcaseDiffers	72.6 °C	67.9 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	Socket B (LGA 1366)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	34	20
PlatformKnown for one	PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	D2	C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	32 GB	24 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3 800/1066
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	1066,1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	21 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	731 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	263 mm²
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	6 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	12 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	4x DIMM	6x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory channelsDiffers	Dual-channel	Triple-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	2 TB	1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD Super Multi
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers	2 TB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA II	SATA II
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
RAID levelsKnown for one	0, 1, 1+0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 580	AMD Radeon HD 6870
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics 2000	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	850 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1350 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x102	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	AMD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 GB
Performance1 differ
Product type	PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® P67	Intel® X58
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	No	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	8	8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	5	1
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	2
eSATA ports quantity	1	1
S/PDIF out port	Yes	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis type	Midi Tower	Midi Tower
Product colour	Black	Black
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features18 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52213	37147
Processor codeDiffers	SR00B	SLBCH
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	42.5 x 45.0 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	1.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width	250 mm	250 mm
Depth	645 mm	645 mm
Height	426 mm	426 mm
Weight	20.4 kg	20.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	875 W

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