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Alienware Aurora ALX vs HP Pro 3400 MT + LA1951g

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  • 92specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 38identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • Aurora ALX:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Pro 3400 MT + LA1951g:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aurora ALX:i7-920
    • Pro 3400 MT + LA1951g:i7-2600
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aurora ALX:2.93 GHz
    • Pro 3400 MT + LA1951g:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aurora ALX:2.66 GHz
    • Pro 3400 MT + LA1951g:3.4 GHz
  • Bus type
    • Aurora ALX:QPI
    • Pro 3400 MT + LA1951g:DMI
  • System bus rate
    • Aurora ALX:4.8 GT/s
    • Pro 3400 MT + LA1951g:5 GT/s
  • Processor lithography
    • Aurora ALX:45 nm
    • Pro 3400 MT + LA1951g:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Aurora ALX:Bloomfield
    • Pro 3400 MT + LA1951g:Sandy Bridge

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Comparison of Aurora ALX, Pro 3400 MT + LA1951g
134 specifications
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-920i7-2600
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cache8 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rateDiffers4.8 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-900 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffersBloomfieldSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs130 W95 W
TcaseDiffers67.9 °C72.6 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor socketDiffersSocket B (LGA 1366)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2034
SteppingDiffersC0D2
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers24 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3 800/1066DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Number of QPI linksKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one731 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one263 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers6x DIMM2x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory channelsDiffersTriple-channelDual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6870Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1350 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x102
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X58Intel® H61
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiNoNo
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers86
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portDiffersNoYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers875 W300 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMidi TowerMicro Tower
Product colourBlackBlack
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffersNoYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48.3 cm (19")
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 1024 pixels
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000:1
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160°
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160°
Processor special features18 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3714752213
Processor codeDiffersSLBCHSR00B
Processor package sizeDiffers42.5 x 45.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC656
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers250 mm165 mm
DepthDiffers645 mm389 mm
HeightDiffers426 mm368 mm
WeightDiffers20.4 kg6.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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