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ASUS BM BM6660-FRVA01 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600 vs ASUS BM BM6660-FRVA02 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2500

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 114identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • BM BM6660-FRVA01 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:Intel® Core™ i7
    • BM BM6660-FRVA02 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2500:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • BM BM6660-FRVA01 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • BM BM6660-FRVA02 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2500:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • BM BM6660-FRVA01 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:i7-2600
    • BM BM6660-FRVA02 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2500:i5-2500
  • Processor threads
    • BM BM6660-FRVA01 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:8
    • BM BM6660-FRVA02 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2500:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • BM BM6660-FRVA01 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:3.8 GHz
    • BM BM6660-FRVA02 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2500:3.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • BM BM6660-FRVA01 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:3.4 GHz
    • BM BM6660-FRVA02 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2500:3.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • BM BM6660-FRVA01 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:8 MB
    • BM BM6660-FRVA02 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2500:6 MB
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • BM BM6660-FRVA01 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:34
    • BM BM6660-FRVA02 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2500:31

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Comparison of BM6660-FRVA01, BM6660-FRVA02
134 specifications
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2600i5-2500
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Desktop Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)95 W95 W
Tcase72.6 °C72.6 °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)Differs3431
PlatformPCPC
SteppingD2D2
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 processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots4x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD size3.5"3.5"
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 100, 1, 5, 10
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
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 familyIntelIntel
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Q67 ExpressIntel® Q67 Express
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Audio output channelsKnown for one5.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity88
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
DisplayPorts quantity11
HDMI ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portYesYes
PS/2 ports quantity22
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
DC-in jackYesYes
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" bays44
PCI Express x4 slots11
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI slots22
Designidentical
Chassis typeDesktopDesktop
Number of 5.25" bays22
Product colourBlackBlack
External drive bays2x 3.5", 2x 5.25"2x 3.5", 2x 5.25"
Internal drive bays2x 3.5"2x 3.5"
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedYesYes
Bundled softwarePC-cillin 2011 Trial Version Office 2010 starterPC-cillin 2011 Trial Version Office 2010 starter
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
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 TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
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)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221352209
Processor codeKnown for oneSR00BUnknown — not stated by the source
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 Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Audioidentical
Audio systemVIA VT1708SVIA VT1708S
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width193 mm193 mm
Depth365 mm365 mm
Height420 mm420 mm
Weight13.5 kg13.5 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one193 x 365 x 420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)320 x 500 x 595 mm320 x 500 x 595 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedYesYes
Keyboard includedYesYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
CertificationBSMI, CB, CE, FCC, UL, CCC, CECPBSMI, CB, CE, FCC, UL, CCC, CECP
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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