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ASUS BM BM6660-FRVA02 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2500 vs ASUS CM CM6730-FRCH07 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320

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  • 107specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 80identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • BM BM6660-FRVA02 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2500:i5-2500
    • CM CM6730-FRCH07 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:i5-2320
  • Processor boost frequency
    • BM BM6660-FRVA02 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2500:3.7 GHz
    • CM CM6730-FRCH07 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • BM BM6660-FRVA02 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2500:3.3 GHz
    • CM CM6730-FRCH07 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:3 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • BM BM6660-FRVA02 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2500:31
    • CM CM6730-FRCH07 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:30
  • Internal memory
    • BM BM6660-FRVA02 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2500:4 GB
    • CM CM6730-FRCH07 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:6 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • BM BM6660-FRVA02 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2500:16 GB
    • CM CM6730-FRCH07 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:8 GB
  • Memory slots
    • BM BM6660-FRVA02 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2500:4x DIMM
    • CM CM6730-FRCH07 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:2x DIMM
  • Total storage capacity
    • BM BM6660-FRVA02 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2500:500 GB
    • CM CM6730-FRCH07 PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:1 TB

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Comparison of BM6660-FRVA02, CM6730-FRCH07
148 specifications
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2500i5-2320
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3 GHz
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-2500 Desktop SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs3130
PlatformKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Maximum number of SMP processorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB6 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM2x DIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD size3.5"3.5"
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
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
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon HD 6470
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)1100 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1020x102
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD, Intel
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 GB
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
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 channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.2 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 & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers86
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portDiffersYesNo
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
DC-in jackYesYes
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
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
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 Express x16 slots11
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
Product colourBlackBlack
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
Drivers includedYesYes
Bundled softwareKnown for onePC-cillin 2011 Trial Version Office 2010 starterUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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 TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
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)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5220953446
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR02L
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
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one320 x 500 x 595 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedYesYes
Keyboard includedYesYes
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

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