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ASUS ROG CG8890-C11C PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X vs Dell 7040 + U2414H

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  • 97specifications compared
  • 61differ
  • 36identical
  • 92known 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
    • 7040 + U2414H:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ROG CG8890-C11C PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:i7-3960X
    • 7040 + U2414H:i5-6500
  • Processor cores
    • ROG CG8890-C11C PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:6
    • 7040 + U2414H:4
  • Processor threads
    • ROG CG8890-C11C PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:12
    • 7040 + U2414H:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG CG8890-C11C PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:3.9 GHz
    • 7040 + U2414H:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG CG8890-C11C PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:3.3 GHz
    • 7040 + U2414H:3.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ROG CG8890-C11C PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:15 MB
    • 7040 + U2414H:6 MB
  • Bus type
    • ROG CG8890-C11C PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:DMI
    • 7040 + U2414H:DMI3

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189 specifications
Processor22 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme EditionIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-3960Xi5-6500
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers124
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB6 MB
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI3
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm14 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-3900 Desktop Extreme Edition SeriesIntel Core i5-6500 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
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
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
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
Non-ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.12 TB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of storage drives installedDiffers21
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneBlu-Ray DVD ComboUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneCF, MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, MicroSD (TransFlash), MiniMMC, MiniSD, RS-MMC, SD, SDHCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 690Not available
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 source1.74 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 source1050 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
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X79 ExpressIntel® Q170
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers84
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers41
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers900 W180 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
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSFF
Placement supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHorizontal/Vertical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
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
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffersNoYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60.5 cm (23.8")
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000:1
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source178°
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source178°
Processor special features15 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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 sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers6369688184
Processor codeDiffersSR0GWSR2BX
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 solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2015C
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 10668 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers300 mm92.6 mm
DepthDiffers630 mm292 mm
HeightDiffers530 mm290 mm
WeightDiffers24 kg4.48 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCECP, WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Small Business

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