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Alienware Steam Machine + Steam Controller vs MSI Cubi N-043XEU Intel® Pentium® N3710

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 49identical
  • 70known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Steam Machine + Steam Controller:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Cubi N-043XEU Intel® Pentium® N3710:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • Steam Machine + Steam Controller:i7-4785T
    • Cubi N-043XEU Intel® Pentium® N3710:N3710
  • Processor threads
    • Steam Machine + Steam Controller:8
    • Cubi N-043XEU Intel® Pentium® N3710:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Steam Machine + Steam Controller:3.2 GHz
    • Cubi N-043XEU Intel® Pentium® N3710:2.56 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Steam Machine + Steam Controller:2.2 GHz
    • Cubi N-043XEU Intel® Pentium® N3710:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Steam Machine + Steam Controller:8 MB
    • Cubi N-043XEU Intel® Pentium® N3710:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Steam Machine + Steam Controller:Smart Cache
    • Cubi N-043XEU Intel® Pentium® N3710:L2
  • System bus rate
    • Steam Machine + Steam Controller:5 GT/s
    • Cubi N-043XEU Intel® Pentium® N3710:2.5 GT/s

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178 specifications
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersi7-4785TN3710
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.56 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.6 GHz
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Desktop seriesIntel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBraswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers164
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1150 (Socket H3)BGA 1170
SteppingDiffersC0D1
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers32 GB8 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600 MHz1600 MHz
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one66.35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of QPI linksKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one25.6 GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB128 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro SATA
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 405
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB8 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700 MHz
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD Graphics 405
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1200 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one11.1Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x412Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeMini PCMini PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H81Intel SoC
Network1 differ
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-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
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 quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs00
Microphone inNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
DC-in jackYesYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers130 W40 W
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 x 75 mm
Placement supportedHorizontalHorizontal
VESA mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Product colourBlackBlack
Chassis typeKnown for oneDesktopUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersSteam OSFreeDOS
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features15 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers1.000.00
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardDiffersYesNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8081491830
Processor codeDiffersSR1QUSSSR2KL
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ScalabilityKnown for one1SUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2013AUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC283
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 65 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%0 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 95%0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers200 mm116 mm
DepthDiffers200 mm112 mm
HeightDiffers55 mm44.5 mm
WeightDiffers1.81 kg465 g
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source

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