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Alienware Aurora R5 vs ASUS VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U

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  • 51differ
  • 70identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

The Alienware Aurora R5 has 2 more processor cores than the ASUS VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U (4 vs 2). The Alienware Aurora R5 has 4 more processor threads than the ASUS VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U (8 vs 4). The Alienware Aurora R5 has 1.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U (4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). Only the Alienware Aurora R5 has embedded options available. Only the Alienware Aurora R5 has Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP).

  • Processor family
    • Aurora R5:Intel® Core™ i7
    • VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aurora R5:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aurora R5:i7-6700
    • VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:i5-6200U
  • Processor cores
    • Aurora R5:4
    • VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aurora R5:8
    • VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aurora R5:4 GHz
    • VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aurora R5:3.4 GHz
    • VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aurora R5:8 MB
    • VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:3 MB

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Comparison of Aurora R5, VM65-G012Z
183 specifications
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700i5-6200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMI3QPI
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Desktop seriesIntel Core i5-6200 series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W15 W
TcaseKnown for one71 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x8, 1x8+2x4, 1x161x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1151 (Socket H4)LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
SteppingDiffersR0D1
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers64 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz1866,2133,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)34.1 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one1.35 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed2133 MHz2133 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of storage drives installed11
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one3 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19121916
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
Graphics card Open GL supportYesYes
CUDAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CUDA coresKnown for one1664Unknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersPCMini PC
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® Z170Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers60
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers76
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 quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
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
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMidi TowerMini PC
Placement supportedKnown for oneVerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotYesYes
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
VolumeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 L
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features9 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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® Built-in Visuals TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819688193
Processor codeDiffersSR2BTSR2EY
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm42 X 24 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one1SUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, AVX 2.0, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2015CUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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-15.2 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 10668 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers212 mm190 mm
DepthDiffers360.5 mm190 mm
HeightDiffers472.5 mm56.2 mm
WeightDiffers14.6 kg1.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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