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ASUS CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X vs Lenovo D30+Nvidia Quadro 600 1GB

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Key differences

The ASUS CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X has 1.4 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Lenovo D30+Nvidia Quadro 600 1GB (3.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The ASUS CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X has 1.3 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo D30+Nvidia Quadro 600 1GB (3.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Lenovo D30+Nvidia Quadro 600 1GB has 2.2 GT/s more system bus rate than the ASUS CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X (7.2 GT/s vs 5 GT/s). Only the Lenovo D30+Nvidia Quadro 600 1GB has ECC supported by processor. Only the Lenovo D30+Nvidia Quadro 600 1GB has embedded options available.

  • Processor model
    • CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:i7-3960X
    • D30+Nvidia Quadro 600 1GB:E5-2620
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:3.9 GHz
    • D30+Nvidia Quadro 600 1GB:2.5 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:3.3 GHz
    • D30+Nvidia Quadro 600 1GB:2 GHz
  • Bus type
    • CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:DMI
    • D30+Nvidia Quadro 600 1GB:QPI
  • System bus rate
    • CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:5 GT/s
    • D30+Nvidia Quadro 600 1GB:7.2 GT/s
  • Processor codename
    • CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:Sandy Bridge E
    • D30+Nvidia Quadro 600 1GB:Sandy Bridge EP
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:130 W
    • D30+Nvidia Quadro 600 1GB:95 W
  • Tcase
    • CG CG8890-396MK8G PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:66.8 °C
    • D30+Nvidia Quadro 600 1GB:77.4 °C

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148 specifications
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme EditionIntel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor modelDiffersi7-3960XE5-2620
Processor cores66
Processor threads1212
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz2 GHz
Processor cache15 MB15 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMIQPI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s7.2 GT/s
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3900 Desktop Extreme Edition SeriesIntel Xeon E5-2600
Processor codenameDiffersSandy Bridge ESandy Bridge EP
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs130 W95 W
TcaseDiffers66.8 °C77.4 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes4040
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcex4, x8, x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of processors installedDiffers12
Processor socketLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 2011 (Socket R)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs3325
SteppingDiffersC1C2
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers64 GB750 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1066,1333,1600 MHz800,1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs51.2 GB/s42.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffersNoYes
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs4 x 4 GB4 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM16x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1333 MHz
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channelsQuad-channelQuad-channel
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.12 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD-RW
Storage mediaDiffersHDD,SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
RAID supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneCF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, MicroSD (TransFlash), miniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 690NVIDIA® Quadro® 600
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB1 GB
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
On-board graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffersPCWorkstation
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X79 ExpressIntel® C602
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
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-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers810
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers62
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers900 W1120 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor special features10 differ
CPU configuration (max)Differs12
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers6369664594
Processor package size52.5 x 45.0 mm52.5 x 45.0 mm
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2S
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0GWUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers300 mm210 mm
DepthDiffers630 mm602 mm
HeightDiffers530 mm485 mm
WeightDiffers24 kg27.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedNoNo
Keyboard includedNoNo
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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