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ASUS ROG CG8480-C12C PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770K vs ASUS CM6870-C22C PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3330

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 86identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • ROG CG8480-C12C PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770K:Intel® Core™ i7
    • CM6870-C22C PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3330:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ROG CG8480-C12C PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770K:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • CM6870-C22C PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3330:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG CG8480-C12C PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770K:i7-3770K
    • CM6870-C22C PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3330:i5-3330
  • Processor threads
    • ROG CG8480-C12C PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770K:8
    • CM6870-C22C PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3330:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG CG8480-C12C PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770K:3.9 GHz
    • CM6870-C22C PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3330:3.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG CG8480-C12C PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770K:3.5 GHz
    • CM6870-C22C PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3330:3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ROG CG8480-C12C PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770K:8 MB
    • CM6870-C22C PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3330:6 MB
  • PCI Express configurations
    • ROG CG8480-C12C PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770K:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
    • CM6870-C22C PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3330:1x16, 2x8

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Comparison of CG8480-C12C, CM6870-C22C
136 specifications
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i73rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3770Ki5-3330
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3700 Desktop seriesIntel Core i5-3300 Desktop Series
Processor codenameIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)77 W77 W
Tcase67.4 °C67.4 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs3530
SteppingKnown for oneE1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffersNoYes
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots4x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB500 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of storage drives installed11
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB500 GB
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsCF, MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, MicroSD (TransFlash), MiniMMC, MiniSD, RS-MMC, SD, SDHCCF, MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, MicroSD (TransFlash), MiniMMC, MiniSD, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 2500
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency650 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1150 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1620x152
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® Z77 ExpressIntel® H77 Express
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 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)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers64
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portYesYes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers32
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8FreeDOS
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyYesYes
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® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6552365509
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0PLUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Thermal solution specificationPCG 2011DPCG 2011D
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDAHDA
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers216.1 mm173 mm
DepthDiffers543.7 mm420 mm
HeightDiffers480.8 mm410 mm
WeightDiffers14.4 kg9 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers330 mm242 mm
Package depthDiffers600 mm550 mm
Package heightDiffers574 mm510 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 W

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