Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Alienware Aurora ALX vs Alienware Aurora (Swift)

104specifications compared
48differ
56identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

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

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Comparison of Aurora ALX, Aurora (Swift)
126 specifications	A Alienware Aurora ALX View product	B Alienware Aurora (Swift)View product
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-920	i7-2600
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.66 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor cache	8 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rateDiffers	4.8 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-900 Desktop Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Bloomfield	Sandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	130 W	95 W
TcaseDiffers	67.9 °C	72.6 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Processor socketDiffers	Socket B (LGA 1366)	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	20	34
SteppingDiffers	C0	D2
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	24 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3 800/1066	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	25.6 GB/s	21 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	731 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	263 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	6x DIMM	4x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory channelsDiffers	Triple-channel	Dual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	2 TB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	2 TB
HDD interface	SATA II	SATA II
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 6870	AMD Radeon HD 6950
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	1 GB	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1350 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x102
Graphics card family	AMD	AMD
Performance1 differ
Product type	PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® X58	Intel® P67
Networkidentical
Networking topologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	No	No
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	8	8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
DVI port	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	2	1
eSATA ports quantity	1	1
S/PDIF out port	Yes	Yes
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Poweridentical
Power supply	875 W	875 W
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	No	Yes
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	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37147	52213
Processor codeDiffers	SLBCH	SR00B
Processor package sizeDiffers	42.5 x 45.0 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	36 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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