Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

ASUS CM 1740 AMD A8 A8-3820 vs ASUS BM 20-ITVA29A Intel® Pentium® G645

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 27identical
  • 88known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS CM 1740 AMD A8 A8-3820 has 2 more processor cores than the ASUS BM 20-ITVA29A Intel® Pentium® G645 (4 vs 2). The ASUS BM 20-ITVA29A Intel® Pentium® G645 has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS CM 1740 AMD A8 A8-3820 (2.9 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The ASUS CM 1740 AMD A8 A8-3820 has 1 MB more processor cache than the ASUS BM 20-ITVA29A Intel® Pentium® G645 (4 MB vs 3 MB). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the ASUS CM 1740 AMD A8 A8-3820, Intel on the ASUS BM 20-ITVA29A Intel® Pentium® G645. Processor family: AMD A8 on the ASUS CM 1740 AMD A8 A8-3820, Intel® Pentium® on the ASUS BM 20-ITVA29A Intel® Pentium® G645.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • CM 1740 AMD A8 A8-3820:AMD
    • BM 20-ITVA29A Intel® Pentium® G645:Intel
  • Processor family
    • CM 1740 AMD A8 A8-3820:AMD A8
    • BM 20-ITVA29A Intel® Pentium® G645:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • CM 1740 AMD A8 A8-3820:A8-3820
    • BM 20-ITVA29A Intel® Pentium® G645:G645
  • Processor cores
    • CM 1740 AMD A8 A8-3820:4
    • BM 20-ITVA29A Intel® Pentium® G645:2
  • Processor frequency
    • CM 1740 AMD A8 A8-3820:2.8 GHz
    • BM 20-ITVA29A Intel® Pentium® G645:2.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • CM 1740 AMD A8 A8-3820:4 MB
    • BM 20-ITVA29A Intel® Pentium® G645:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • CM 1740 AMD A8 A8-3820:L2
    • BM 20-ITVA29A Intel® Pentium® G645:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • CM 1740 AMD A8 A8-3820:Socket FM1 uPGA
    • BM 20-ITVA29A Intel® Pentium® G645:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)

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Comparison of 1740, 20-ITVA29A
145 specifications
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A8Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersA8-3820G645
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium G600 Series for Desktop
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69.1 °C
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor socketDiffersSocket FM1 uPGALGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQ0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM2x DIMM
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Floppy drive installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6550DIntel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 MHz
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 7470Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD A75Intel® H61
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels6.1 channels
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers68
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers21
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTower
Placement supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69116
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR0RS
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVIA VT1705
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers173 mm193 mm
DepthDiffers400 mm365 mm
HeightDiffers360 mm420 mm
WeightDiffers7.9 kg13.5 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs242 x 513 x 480 mm320 x 500 x 595 mm
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab

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