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Alienware Aurora R4 vs ASUS CM 6431 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3350P

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 69identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aurora R4:Intel® Core™ i7 X-series
    • CM 6431 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3350P:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aurora R4:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • CM 6431 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3350P:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aurora R4:i7-3820
    • CM 6431 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3350P:i5-3350P
  • Processor threads
    • Aurora R4:8
    • CM 6431 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3350P:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aurora R4:3.8 GHz
    • CM 6431 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3350P:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aurora R4:3.6 GHz
    • CM 6431 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3350P:3.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aurora R4:10 MB
    • CM 6431 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3350P:6 MB
  • Processor lithography
    • Aurora R4:32 nm
    • CM 6431 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3350P:22 nm

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Comparison of Aurora R4, 6431
149 specifications
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7 X-seriesIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3820i5-3350P
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers10 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3800 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i5-3300 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy Bridge EIvy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs130 W69 W
TcaseDiffers66.8 °C67.4 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs4431
SteppingKnown for oneM1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers64 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1066,1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs51.2 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffersNoYes
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8
Memory4 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 4 GB2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM2x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA III
Card reader integratedYesYes
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers1.5 GB2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards11
On-board graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Performance2 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X79 ExpressIntel® H61
Motherboard form factorKnown for onemicro ATXUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels5.1 channels
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Pentium® Dual-Core
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
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-FiNoNo
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers68
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outYesYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portYesYes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers01
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slots22
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers875 W350 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMidi TowerMini Tower
Placement supportedKnown for oneVerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Cooling typeActiveActive
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdobe Acrobat Reader Freshpaint Microsoft Pack Nero Essentials Office 2010 Starter or Office trial SKYPE Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security Trial Windows 8 games
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features9 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
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)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers6369869114
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0LDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX, SSE4.2AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers250 mm173 mm
DepthDiffers645 mm400 mm
HeightDiffers426 mm360 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.9 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers447.8 mm242 mm
Package depthDiffers866.9 mm513 mm
Package heightDiffers660.4 mm480 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedYesYes
Keyboard includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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