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ASUS Pro Series BP1AE-I747900014 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790 vs MSI Aegis 3 -204EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700

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  • 59identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Aegis 3 -204EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 has 2 th gen Intel® Core™ i7 more processor generation than the ASUS Pro Series BP1AE-I747900014 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790 (6th gen Intel® Core™ i7 vs 4th gen Intel® Core™ i7). The ASUS Pro Series BP1AE-I747900014 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790 has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the MSI Aegis 3 -204EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 (3.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The MSI Aegis 3 -204EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 has 3 GT/s more system bus rate than the ASUS Pro Series BP1AE-I747900014 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790 (8 GT/s vs 5 GT/s). Only the ASUS Pro Series BP1AE-I747900014 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790 has DVI port. Only the MSI Aegis 3 -204EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 has embedded options available.

  • Processor generation
    • Pro Series BP1AE-I747900014 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Aegis 3 -204EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Pro Series BP1AE-I747900014 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790:i7-4790
    • Aegis 3 -204EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:i7-6700
  • Processor frequency
    • Pro Series BP1AE-I747900014 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790:3.6 GHz
    • Aegis 3 -204EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:3.4 GHz
  • Bus type
    • Pro Series BP1AE-I747900014 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790:DMI
    • Aegis 3 -204EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:DMI3
  • System bus rate
    • Pro Series BP1AE-I747900014 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790:5 GT/s
    • Aegis 3 -204EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:8 GT/s
  • Processor lithography
    • Pro Series BP1AE-I747900014 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790:22 nm
    • Aegis 3 -204EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:14 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • Pro Series BP1AE-I747900014 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790:32-bit, 64-bit
    • Aegis 3 -204EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • Pro Series BP1AE-I747900014 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790:Haswell
    • Aegis 3 -204EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:Skylake

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174 specifications
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4790i7-6700
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency4 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cache8 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI3
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Desktop seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSkylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs84 W65 W
TcaseDiffers72.72 °C71 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x42x8, 1x8+2x4, 1x16
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1150 (Socket H3)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingDiffersC0R0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600 MHz1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35 V
Number of QPI linksKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.25 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of storage drives installedDiffers12
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5/3.5"
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express 3.0, SATA
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.024 GB1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.112.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4121912
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® Q87Intel® B150
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers63
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portDiffersYesNo
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers250 W350 W
80 PLUS certificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 PLUS Bronze
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Product colourBlackBlack
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows 10 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features8 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8080688196
Processor codeDiffersSR1QFSR2BT
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability1S1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationDiffersPCG 2013DPCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers96 mm169.2 mm
DepthDiffers350 mm433.2 mm
HeightDiffers405 mm376.1 mm
WeightDiffers11 kg10.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one413 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one567 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneBSMI, CB, CE, FCC, UL, CCC, Energy Star, EPEAT , CECP, C-Tick, CSAUnknown — not stated by the source

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