Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

ASUS CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X vs ASUS CP CP6130-G21GA8E PC Intel Pentium G G2120

106specifications compared
57differ
49identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X has 4 more processor cores than the ASUS CP CP6130-G21GA8E PC Intel Pentium G G2120 (6 vs 2). The ASUS CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X has 10 more processor threads than the ASUS CP CP6130-G21GA8E PC Intel Pentium G G2120 (12 vs 2). The ASUS CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS CP CP6130-G21GA8E PC Intel Pentium G G2120 (3.3 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). Only the ASUS CP CP6130-G21GA8E PC Intel Pentium G G2120 has ECC supported by processor. Only the ASUS CP CP6130-G21GA8E PC Intel Pentium G G2120 has on-board graphics card.

Processor model
- CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:i7-3960X
- CP CP6130-G21GA8E PC Intel Pentium G G2120:G2120
Processor cores
- CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:6
- CP CP6130-G21GA8E PC Intel Pentium G G2120:2
Processor threads
- CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:12
- CP CP6130-G21GA8E PC Intel Pentium G G2120:2
Processor frequency
- CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:3.3 GHz
- CP CP6130-G21GA8E PC Intel Pentium G G2120:3.1 GHz
Processor cache
- CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:15 MB
- CP CP6130-G21GA8E PC Intel Pentium G G2120:3 MB
Processor lithography
- CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:32 nm
- CP CP6130-G21GA8E PC Intel Pentium G G2120:22 nm
Processor operating modes
- CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:64-bit
- CP CP6130-G21GA8E PC Intel Pentium G G2120:32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codename
- CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:Sandy Bridge E
- CP CP6130-G21GA8E PC Intel Pentium G G2120:Ivy Bridge

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Comparison of CG8890-396MK8G, CP6130-G21GA8E
133 specifications	A ASUS CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X Model CG8890-396MK8G View product	B ASUS CP CP6130-G21GA8E PC Intel Pentium G G2120 Model CP6130-G21GA8E View product
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition	Intel Pentium G
Processor modelDiffers	i7-3960X	G2120
Processor coresDiffers	6	2
Processor threadsDiffers	12	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	15 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-3900 Desktop Extreme Edition Series	Intel Pentium G2000 Series for Desktop
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge E	Ivy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	130 W	55 W
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 2011 (Socket R)	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	33	31
SteppingDiffers	C1	P0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1066,1333,1600 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	51.2 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffers	No	Yes
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.9 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one	66.8 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	40	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	4x DIMM	2x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	2133 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory channelsDiffers	Quad-channel	Dual-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	4 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	2.12 TB	1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	DVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD,SSD	HDD
HDD capacityDiffers	2 TB	1 TB
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	0 GB
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	CF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, MicroSD (TransFlash), miniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 690	NVIDIA® GeForce® G505
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	4 GB	1 GB
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1050 MHz
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product type	PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® X79 Express	Intel® H61
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	1	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	8	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	6	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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	0	1
DVI port	No	No
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers	2	1
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers	4	1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	900 W	200 W
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8	Windows 8
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Processor special features12 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
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	No	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
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	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	63696	65527
Processor package sizeDiffers	52.5 x 45.0 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCG 2011C
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR0GW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	300 mm	112 mm
DepthDiffers	630 mm	279 mm
HeightDiffers	530 mm	355 mm
WeightKnown for one	24 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	215 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	518 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	366 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	No	No
Keyboard included	No	No

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