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Alienware X51 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600 vs ASUS CM 6870-IT0160 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130

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  • 110specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 79identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • X51 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:Intel® Core™ i7
    • CM 6870-IT0160 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • X51 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • CM 6870-IT0160 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • X51 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:i7-2600
    • CM 6870-IT0160 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:i3-2130
  • Processor cores
    • X51 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:4
    • CM 6870-IT0160 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:2
  • Processor threads
    • X51 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:8
    • CM 6870-IT0160 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:4
  • Processor cache
    • X51 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:8 MB
    • CM 6870-IT0160 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:3 MB
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • X51 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:95 W
    • CM 6870-IT0160 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:65 W
  • Tcase
    • X51 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:72.6 °C
    • CM 6870-IT0160 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:69.1 °C

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Comparison of X51, 6870-IT0160
144 specifications
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-2600i3-2130
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequency3.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-2600 Desktop SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W65 W
TcaseDiffers72.6 °C69.1 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)3434
Maximum number of SMP processors11
PlatformKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersD2Q0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1066,1333 MHz1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)21 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, miniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC
Floppy drive installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card memory1 GB1 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 2000Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)22
On-board graphics card base frequency850 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1350 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1020x102
Graphics card familyIntel, NVIDIAIntel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® 405
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® H61Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
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-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity66
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outYesYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portDiffersNoYes
PS/2 ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
HDMIYesYes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Poweridentical
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini TowerTower
Product colourBlackBlack
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221353428
Processor codeDiffersSR00BSR05W
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm173 mm
DepthDiffers318 mm420 mm
HeightDiffers343 mm410 mm
WeightDiffers5.49 kg9 kg
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source242 x 550 x 510 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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