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ASUS ROG CG8890-C11C PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X vs ASUS VivoPC M32CD-BE016T PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400

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  • 91specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 37identical
  • 72known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • ROG CG8890-C11C PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • VivoPC M32CD-BE016T PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG CG8890-C11C PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:i7-3960X
    • VivoPC M32CD-BE016T PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:i5-6400
  • Processor cores
    • ROG CG8890-C11C PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:6
    • VivoPC M32CD-BE016T PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:4
  • Processor threads
    • ROG CG8890-C11C PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:12
    • VivoPC M32CD-BE016T PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG CG8890-C11C PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:3.9 GHz
    • VivoPC M32CD-BE016T PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG CG8890-C11C PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:3.3 GHz
    • VivoPC M32CD-BE016T PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ROG CG8890-C11C PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:15 MB
    • VivoPC M32CD-BE016T PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:6 MB
  • Bus type
    • ROG CG8890-C11C PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:DMI
    • VivoPC M32CD-BE016T PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:DMI3

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163 specifications
Processor22 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme EditionIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3960Xi5-6400
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers124
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI3
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3900 Desktop Extreme Edition SeriesIntel Core i5-6400 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy Bridge ESkylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs130 W65 W
TcaseDiffers66.8 °C71 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers4016
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingDiffersC1R0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor64 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1066,1333,1600 MHz2133,1333,1600,1866 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs51.2 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35 V
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one33Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one4x DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one2133 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.12 TB1.12 TB
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of storage drives installed22
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCF, MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, MicroSD (TransFlash), MiniMMC, MiniSD, RS-MMC, SD, SDHCMMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC
Optical drive typeKnown for oneBlu-Ray DVD ComboUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 690NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1912
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X79 ExpressIntel® H110
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
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)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers82
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
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 slots1 differ
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers41
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTower
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack, Grey
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneASUS AI-SUITE II ASUS Easy Update ASUS AI Manager ASUS Backup Wizard ASUS Instant On ASUS Q-fan ASUS@Vibe ASUS AI Charger+ System Level Up ASUS WebStorageUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features13 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6369688185
Processor codeDiffersSR0GWSR2BY
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers300 mm176 mm
DepthDiffers630 mm408.5 mm
HeightDiffers530 mm380 mm
WeightDiffers24 kg8.29 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source495 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 mm
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one900 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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