Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Alienware Aurora R7 + AW2518HF vs MSI 3 Arctic-031CN

129specifications compared
24differ
105identical
64known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum internal memory
- Aurora R7 + AW2518HF:64 GB
- 3 Arctic-031CN:32 GB
Memory slots
- Aurora R7 + AW2518HF:4x DIMM
- 3 Arctic-031CN:2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed
- Aurora R7 + AW2518HF:2666 MHz
- 3 Arctic-031CN:2400 MHz
Total storage capacity
- Aurora R7 + AW2518HF:2 TB
- 3 Arctic-031CN:2.25 TB
Optical drive type
- Aurora R7 + AW2518HF:DVD±RW
- 3 Arctic-031CN:No
Storage media
- Aurora R7 + AW2518HF:HDD
- 3 Arctic-031CN:HDD+SSD
SSD capacity
- Aurora R7 + AW2518HF:32 GB
- 3 Arctic-031CN:256 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- Aurora R7 + AW2518HF:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080
- 3 Arctic-031CN:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070

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Comparison of Aurora R7 + AW2518HF, 3 Arctic-031CN
193 specifications	A Alienware Aurora R7 + AW2518HF View product	B MSI 3 Arctic-031CN View product
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model	i7-8700	i7-8700
Processor cores	6	6
Processor threads	12	12
Processor boost frequency	4.6 GHz	4.6 GHz
Processor frequency	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor cache	12 MB	12 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus type	DMI3	DMI3
System bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Series	Intel Core i7-8700 Desktop Series
Processor codename	Coffee Lake	Coffee Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 W	65 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socket	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	64 GB	64 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	2666 MHz	2666 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	41.6 GB/s	41.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	4x DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	2666 MHz	2400 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Memory upgrade noteKnown for one	Additional memory sold separately	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	2 TB	2.25 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	No
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	2 TB	2 TB
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers	32 GB	256 GB
Card reader integrated	No	No
Intel® Optane™ Memory module installedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
Discrete graphics card memory	8 GB	8 GB
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cards	1	1
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® UHD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card model	Intel® UHD Graphics 630	Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	64 GB	64 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1200 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card 4K supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card ID	0x3E92	0x3E92
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.5	4.5
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CUDA	Yes	Yes
CUDA coresKnown for one	1920	Unknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNC	Yes	Yes
Number of execution units	24	24
Graphics card DVI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance2 differ
Product type	PC	PC
Market positioning	Gaming	Gaming
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® Z370	Intel H310 Express
Motherboard form factorKnown for one	micro ATX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsDiffers	7.1 channels	5.1 channels
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BIOS typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UEFI AMI
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Killer Wireless-AC 1535	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for one	2x2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.1	5.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	6	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-out	Yes	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	330 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Midi Tower	Desktop
Colour nameKnown for one	Epic Silver	Unknown — not stated by the source
Placement supportedKnown for one	Vertical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Liquid cooling systemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Silver	White
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	McAfee LiveSafe (30 days Trial), Microsoft Office (30 days Trial)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffers	Yes	No
Display diagonalKnown for one	62.2 cm (24.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	TN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	1000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	400 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	170°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	160°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	Yes	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK ID	126686	126686
Processor code	SR3QS	SR3QS
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability	1S	1S
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specification	PCG 2015C	PCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for one	Realtek ALC3861	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 65 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 3048 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 10668 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating vibrationKnown for one	0.26 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one	1.37 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one	40 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one	105 G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	212 mm	346.2 mm
DepthDiffers	360.5 mm	232.5 mm
HeightDiffers	472.5 mm	71.8 mm
WeightDiffers	14.8 kg	3.17 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included on selected markets onlyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard included on selected markets onlyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables included	AC	AC
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.09 kg

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