Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

ASUS CG CG8480-NR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770K vs Lenovo M73 Small Form Factor

117specifications compared
46differ
71identical
63known for one product only

Key differences

Processor generation
- CG CG8480-NR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770K:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- M73 Small Form Factor:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- CG CG8480-NR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770K:i7-3770K
- M73 Small Form Factor:i7-4770
Processor frequency
- CG CG8480-NR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770K:3.5 GHz
- M73 Small Form Factor:3.4 GHz
Bus type
- CG CG8480-NR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770K:DMI
- M73 Small Form Factor:DMI2
Processor codename
- CG CG8480-NR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770K:Ivy Bridge
- M73 Small Form Factor:Haswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- CG CG8480-NR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770K:77 W
- M73 Small Form Factor:84 W
Tcase
- CG CG8480-NR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770K:67.4 °C
- M73 Small Form Factor:72.72 °C
PCI Express configurations
- CG CG8480-NR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770K:1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
- M73 Small Form Factor:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

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Comparison of CG8480-NR009S, M73 Small Form Factor
180 specifications	A ASUS CG CG8480-NR009S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770K Model CG8480-NR009S View product	B Lenovo M73 Small Form Factor View product
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3770K	i7-4770
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequency	3.9 GHz	3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor cache	8 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3700 Desktop series	Intel Core i7-4700 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Haswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	77 W	84 W
TcaseDiffers	67.4 °C	72.72 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
SteppingDiffers	E1	C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	1333,1600 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 V
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	35	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	4x DIMM	2x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.12 TB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD±RW
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD,SSD	Hybrid-HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Flash
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
HDD interface	SATA III	SATA III
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
SSD capacityKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	CF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, MicroSD (TransFlash), miniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 620
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	1 GB
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x162	0x412
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product type	PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® Z77 Express	Intel® H81
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Audio output channelsKnown for one	7.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	1	1
BD interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	6	2
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SFF
Placement supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Horizontal/Vertical
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Product colour	Black	Black
Cooling typeKnown for one	Active	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security, Microsoft Office
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkVantage Product Recovery ThinkVantage System Update ThinkVantage Communication Utility ThinkVantage Power Manager View Management Utility PC Device Stage Lenovo Cloud Storage Lenovo Solution Center Lenovo Message Center Plus Adobe Reader SkypeTM Evernote Cyberlink Power2Go Cyberlink PowerProduc
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor special features9 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65523	75122
Processor codeDiffers	SR0PL	SR149
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1S
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationDiffers	PCG 2011D	PCG 2013D
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	216.1 mm	335 mm
DepthDiffers	543.7 mm	382 mm
HeightDiffers	480.8 mm	101 mm
WeightDiffers	14.4 kg	6.6 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard includedDiffers	No	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cisco EnergyWise GREENGUARD
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise, Professional
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	330 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	600 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	574 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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