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Alienware Area-51 Intel® Core™ i7 X-series i7-5820K vs Alienware X51 R3

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 63differ
  • 52identical
  • 74known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Area-51 Intel® Core™ i7 X-series i7-5820K:Intel® Core™ i7 X-series
    • X51 R3:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Area-51 Intel® Core™ i7 X-series i7-5820K:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • X51 R3:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Area-51 Intel® Core™ i7 X-series i7-5820K:i7-5820K
    • X51 R3:i5-6600K
  • Processor cores
    • Area-51 Intel® Core™ i7 X-series i7-5820K:6
    • X51 R3:4
  • Processor threads
    • Area-51 Intel® Core™ i7 X-series i7-5820K:12
    • X51 R3:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Area-51 Intel® Core™ i7 X-series i7-5820K:3.6 GHz
    • X51 R3:3.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Area-51 Intel® Core™ i7 X-series i7-5820K:3.3 GHz
    • X51 R3:3.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Area-51 Intel® Core™ i7 X-series i7-5820K:15 MB
    • X51 R3:6 MB

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189 specifications
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7 X-seriesIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-5820Ki5-6600K
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers124
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI3
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rateKnown for one0 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5800 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i5-6600 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswell ESkylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs140 W91 W
TcaseDiffers66.8 °C64 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers2816
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of QPI links00
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011-v3LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers64 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR4 1333/1600/2133DDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600,2133 MHz1600,2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs68 GB/s34.2 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one4 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one4x DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speed2133 MHz2133 MHz
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.12 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for onemSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 745
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5GDDR3
Number of discrete graphics cards11
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics 530
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1912
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Graphics card DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X99Intel® Z170
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme EditionUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one5.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemini ITX
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical drive1 differ
Optical drives quantityDiffers10
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 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 standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers64
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputsDiffers21
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one850 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneTowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Placement supportedDiffersVerticalHorizontal/Vertical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Operating system languageKnown for oneMultilingualUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft OfficeUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features15 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x, VT-d
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8293288191
Processor codeKnown for oneSR20SUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability1S1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, AESAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2015D
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneCreative Sound Core 3DUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 65 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15.24 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15.24 - 10668 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers639 mm95 mm
DepthDiffers272.7 mm318 mm
HeightDiffers570 mm343 mm
WeightDiffers28 kg5.49 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedNoNo
Keyboard includedNoNo
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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