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ASUS BM BM5642-ITVA08B Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600 vs ASUS CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130

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  • 102specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 51identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • BM BM5642-ITVA08B Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • BM BM5642-ITVA08B Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600:E6600
    • CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:i3-2130
  • Processor threads
    • BM BM5642-ITVA08B Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600:2
    • CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:4
  • Processor frequency
    • BM BM5642-ITVA08B Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600:2.4 GHz
    • CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:3.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • BM BM5642-ITVA08B Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600:4 MB
    • CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • BM BM5642-ITVA08B Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600:L2
    • CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:Smart Cache
  • Bus type
    • BM BM5642-ITVA08B Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600:FSB
    • CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:DMI
  • Processor lithography
    • BM BM5642-ITVA08B Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600:65 nm
    • CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:32 nm

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Comparison of BM5642-ITVA08B, CM6650-ITCH15A
139 specifications
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersE6600i3-2130
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers65 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersConroeSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W65 W
TcaseDiffers60.1 °C69.1 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 775 (Socket T)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs934
PlatformPCPC
SteppingDiffersB2Q0
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 source1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 GB/s
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one291 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one143 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speed1333 MHz1333 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® G405
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 GB
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® GMAIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X4500Intel® HD Graphics 2000
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
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x102
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Performance3 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® G41Intel® H67
Compatible processor seriesDiffersIntel® Celeron® Dual-Core, Intel® Pentium® Dual-CoreIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.1 channels
Networkidentical
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-FiNoNo
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity88
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portDiffersNoYes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial ports quantityDiffers10
Parallel ports quantityDiffers10
Expansion slots2 differ
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers42
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers12
PCI slots22
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply typeACAC
Power requirements100-240V100-240V
Power supplyDiffers350 W400 W
Power supply input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini TowerTower
Number of 5.25" bays22
Product colourBlackBlack
External drive baysKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal drive baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features12 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers2725053428
Processor codeDiffersSL9S8SR05W
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers193 mm173 mm
Depth420 mm420 mm
HeightDiffers365 mm410 mm
WeightDiffers13.5 kg11.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedYesYes
Keyboard includedYesYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3abIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab

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