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Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Alienware Area 51 R5 vs Alienware Area 51 R6

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 103identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Intel
    • AMD
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7 X-series
    • AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™
  • Processor model
    • i7-7800X
    • 1950X
  • Processor cores
    • 6
    • 16
  • Processor threads
    • 12
    • 32
  • Processor frequency
    • 3.5 GHz
    • 3.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 8.25 MB
    • 32 MB
  • Processor socket
    • LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
    • Socket TR4

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Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7 X-seriesAMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i7AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 Series
Processor modelDiffersi7-7800X1950X
Processor coresDiffers616
Processor threadsDiffers1232
Processor boost frequency4 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8.25 MB32 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI3
System bus rateKnown for one8 GT/s
Processor lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneSkylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one140 W
TjunctionKnown for one100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one28
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for one0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2066 (Socket R4)Socket TR4
SteppingKnown for oneU0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one128 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one2400 MHz
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory16 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots4x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers2667 MHz2666 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneQuad-channel
Memory upgrade noteAdditional memory sold separatelyAdditional memory sold separately
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity2.25 TB2.25 TB
Optical drive typeDVD±RWDVD±RW
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one2
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity2 TB2 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA III
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onePCI Express
Card reader integratedNoNo
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 Ti
Discrete graphics card memory8 GB8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5X
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one2
On-board graphics card modelNot availableNot available
CUDAKnown for oneYes
CUDA coresKnown for one2560
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYes
Graphics card DVI ports quantityKnown for one1
Graphics card DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one3
Graphics card HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Market positioningGamingGaming
Virtual Reality (VR) readyYesYes
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel X299 ExpressAMD X399
Password protectionYesYes
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, DVD
Networkidentical
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-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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)
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one867 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.14.1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity1010
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Number of USB ports with PowerShare supportDiffers31
PowerShareYesYes
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Headphone outputs11
Line-outYesYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
S/PDIF out portYesYes
On/off buttonYesYes
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" bays33
PCI Express x4 slots11
PCI Express x16 slots55
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one850 W
Power supply input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power supply input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
80 PLUS certificationKnown for one80 PLUS Gold
Design1 differ
Chassis typeTowerTower
Placement supportedVerticalVertical
Number of 5.25" bays11
Number of 2.5" bays22
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Product colourDiffersBlack, Blue, Grey, SilverBlack, Red, Silver
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows 10 AdvancedWindows 10 Advanced
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareDiffersMcAfee LiveSafe (30 days Trial), Microsoft Office (30 days Trial)Microsoft Office (30 days Trial)
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYes
Intel 64Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYes
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for oneYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for one123589
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3L4
ScalabilityKnown for one1S
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2017X
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYes
Audioidentical
Audio chipRealtek ALC3861Realtek ALC3861
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 65 °C-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 95%0 - 95%
Operating altitude-15.24 - 3048 m-15.24 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude-15.24 - 10668 m-15.24 - 10668 m
Operating vibration0.26 G0.26 G
Non-operating vibration1.37 G1.37 G
Operating shock40 G40 G
Non-operating shock105 G105 G
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width272.7 mm272.7 mm
Depth639 mm639 mm
Height569.2 mm569.2 mm
Weight28 kg28 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package materialCorrugated cardboard, Low-density polyethylene (LDPE), Polypropylene (PP)Corrugated cardboard, Low-density polyethylene (LDPE), Polypropylene (PP)
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualYesYes
Recycling dataidentical
Corrugated cardboard content per package4.64 kg4.64 kg
Corrugated cardboard content per shipping (inner) case2.64 kg2.64 kg
Corrugated cardboard content per box for accessories400 g400 g
Corrugated cardboard content per sleeve for accessories1.6 kg1.6 kg
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) content per package778 g778 g
Polypropylene (PP) content per package120 g120 g
Sustainability1 differ
EPEAT ratingDiffers84.8%84.21%
Logistics dataidentical
Products per intermodal container (20ft)60 pc(s)60 pc(s)
Products per intermodal container (40ft)Known for one126 pc(s)
Pallet gross width100 cm100 cm
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross height90 cm90 cm
Pallet gross weight99 kg99 kg
Pallet volume weight180 kg180 kg
Shipping (inner) case width39.8 cm39.8 cm
Maximum number of stacking cartons1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Shipping (inner) case length80.3 cm80.3 cm
Shipping (inner) case height76 cm76 cm
Shipping (inner) case gross weight30.4 kg30.4 kg
Shipping (inner) case volume weight40.5 kg40.5 kg
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one3 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer3 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Layers per pallet1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Products per pallet3 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Products per intermodal container (40ft, HC)Known for one126 pc(s)

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