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ASUS BM BM6660-FRVA01 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600 vs ASUS CM CM6730-FRCH06 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2400

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 82identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • BM BM6660-FRVA01 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:Intel® Core™ i7
    • CM CM6730-FRCH06 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2400:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • BM BM6660-FRVA01 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • CM CM6730-FRCH06 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2400:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • BM BM6660-FRVA01 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:i7-2600
    • CM CM6730-FRCH06 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2400:i5-2400
  • Processor threads
    • BM BM6660-FRVA01 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:8
    • CM CM6730-FRCH06 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2400:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • BM BM6660-FRVA01 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:3.8 GHz
    • CM CM6730-FRCH06 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2400:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • BM BM6660-FRVA01 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:3.4 GHz
    • CM CM6730-FRCH06 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2400:3.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • BM BM6660-FRVA01 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:8 MB
    • CM CM6730-FRCH06 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2400:6 MB
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • BM BM6660-FRVA01 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:34
    • CM CM6730-FRCH06 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2400:31

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Comparison of BM6660-FRVA01, CM6730-FRCH06
154 specifications
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2600i5-2400
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Desktop SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Desktop Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs3431
PlatformKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneD2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM2x DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB2 TB
RAID levelsKnown for one0, 1, 5, 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
Supported HDD interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1350 MHz1100 MHz
Performance2 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® Q67 ExpressIntel® H61
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels7.2 channels
Network1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 10BASE-T
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11 b/g/n
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers86
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portDiffersYesNo
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersDesktopTower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
External drive baysKnown for one2x 3.5", 2x 5.25"Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal drive baysKnown for one2x 3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for onePC-cillin 2011 Trial Version Office 2010 starterUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers5221352207
Processor codeKnown for oneSR00BUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneVIA VT1708SUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers193 mm173 mm
DepthDiffers365 mm420 mm
HeightDiffers420 mm410 mm
WeightDiffers13.5 kg11.5 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one193 x 365 x 420 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one320 x 500 x 595 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
CertificationKnown for oneBSMI, CB, CE, FCC, UL, CCC, CECPUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 W
Ergonomicsidentical
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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