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ASUS Pro Series BM1AF-I5A540W0 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4430 vs Dell 5040 SFF + U2515H

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 68identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Pro Series BM1AF-I5A540W0 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4430:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5040 SFF + U2515H:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Pro Series BM1AF-I5A540W0 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4430:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 5040 SFF + U2515H:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Pro Series BM1AF-I5A540W0 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4430:i5-4430
    • 5040 SFF + U2515H:i3-6100
  • Processor cores
    • Pro Series BM1AF-I5A540W0 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4430:4
    • 5040 SFF + U2515H:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Pro Series BM1AF-I5A540W0 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4430:3 GHz
    • 5040 SFF + U2515H:3.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Pro Series BM1AF-I5A540W0 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4430:6 MB
    • 5040 SFF + U2515H:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Pro Series BM1AF-I5A540W0 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4430:Smart Cache
    • 5040 SFF + U2515H:L3
  • Bus type
    • Pro Series BM1AF-I5A540W0 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4430:QPI
    • 5040 SFF + U2515H:DMI3

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179 specifications
Processor23 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-4430i3-6100
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI3
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4400 Desktop seriesIntel Core i3-6100 series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSkylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs84 W51 W
TcaseDiffers72.72 °C65 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1150 (Socket H3)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingDiffersC0S0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600 MHz1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffersNoYes
Memory voltage supported by processorDiffers1.5 V1.35 V
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of QPI linksKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slots4x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Non-ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD±RW
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of storage drives installed11
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics6 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 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.7 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.112.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4120x1912
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® B85Intel® Q170
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
Audio output channelsKnown for one5.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantity22
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portDiffersYesNo
PS/2 ports quantity22
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersDesktopSFF
Placement supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHorizontal/Vertical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product colourBlackBlack
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Pro
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source63.5 cm (25")
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2560 x 1440 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source178°
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source178°
Processor special features14 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
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 IDDiffers7503690729
Processor codeDiffersSR14GSR2HG
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability1S1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationDiffersPCG 2013DPCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers180 mm92.6 mm
DepthDiffers404 mm292 mm
HeightDiffers364 mm290 mm
WeightDiffers13.5 kg4.48 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Small Business
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDAUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one295 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one520 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one490 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneBSMI, CB, CE, FCC, UL, CCC, Energy Star, EPEAT , CECP, C-TickUnknown — not stated by the source

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