Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

ASUS BM BM6630-ITVA23 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 vs ASUS CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130

111specifications compared
30differ
81identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130 has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS BM BM6630-ITVA23 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 (3.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The ASUS CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130 has 1 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the ASUS BM BM6630-ITVA23 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 (34 vs 33). The ASUS CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130 has 8 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS BM BM6630-ITVA23 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 (16 GB vs 8 GB). Only the ASUS BM BM6630-ITVA23 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 has embedded options available. Processor model: i3-2120 on the ASUS BM BM6630-ITVA23 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120, i3-2130 on the ASUS CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130.

Processor model
- BM BM6630-ITVA23 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:i3-2120
- CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:i3-2130
Processor frequency
- BM BM6630-ITVA23 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:3.3 GHz
- CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:3.4 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- BM BM6630-ITVA23 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:33
- CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:34
Memory types supported by processor
- BM BM6630-ITVA23 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:DDR3 1066/1333
- CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory
- BM BM6630-ITVA23 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:8 GB
- CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:16 GB
Memory slots
- BM BM6630-ITVA23 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:2x DIMM
- CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:4x DIMM
Total storage capacity
- BM BM6630-ITVA23 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:500 GB
- CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:750 GB
Optical drive type
- BM BM6630-ITVA23 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:DVD-RW
- CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130:DVD Super Multi

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Comparison of BM6630-ITVA23, CM6650-ITCH15A
141 specifications	A ASUS BM BM6630-ITVA23 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 Model BM6630-ITVA23 View product	B ASUS CM CM6650-ITCH15A Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2130 Model CM6650-ITCH15A View product
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2120	i3-2130
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 W	65 W
Tcase	69.1 °C	69.1 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socket	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	33	34
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3 1066/1333	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	21 GB/s	21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlatformKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Q0
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066,1333 MHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	2x DIMM	4x DIMM
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD Super Multi
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA II, SATA III	SATA
HDD size	3.5"	3.5"
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 2000	Intel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	2	2
On-board graphics card base frequency	850 MHz	850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x102	0x102
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	Intel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA® GeForce® G405
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 GB
Performance2 differ
Product type	PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® H61	Intel® H67
Audio output channelsDiffers	7.2 channels	7.1 channels
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi	No	No
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	8	8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	Yes	Yes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Serial ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Parallel ports quantityDiffers	1	0
COM ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	3.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Expansion slots3 differ
Number of 3.5" baysDiffers	4	2
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers	1	2
PCI slotsDiffers	1	2
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	350 W	400 W
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240V
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Designidentical
Chassis type	Tower	Tower
Number of 5.25" bays	2	2
Product colour	Black	Black
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53426	53428
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR05W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	193 mm	173 mm
DepthDiffers	365 mm	420 mm
HeightDiffers	420 mm	410 mm
WeightDiffers	13.5 kg	11.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	320 x 500 x 595 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard included	Yes	Yes
Certificates1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab
CertificationKnown for one	BSMI, CB, CE, FCC, UL, CCC, CECP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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