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ASUS CG CG8890-TR003S PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4960X vs ASUS G G30AB-TR002S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770K

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  • 104specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 54identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • CG CG8890-TR003S PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4960X:i7-4960X
    • G G30AB-TR002S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770K:i7-4770K
  • Processor cores
    • CG CG8890-TR003S PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4960X:6
    • G G30AB-TR002S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770K:4
  • Processor threads
    • CG CG8890-TR003S PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4960X:12
    • G G30AB-TR002S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770K:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CG CG8890-TR003S PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4960X:4 GHz
    • G G30AB-TR002S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770K:3.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • CG CG8890-TR003S PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4960X:3.6 GHz
    • G G30AB-TR002S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770K:3.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • CG CG8890-TR003S PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4960X:15 MB
    • G G30AB-TR002S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770K:8 MB
  • Bus type
    • CG CG8890-TR003S PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4960X:DMI2
    • G G30AB-TR002S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770K:QPI
  • Processor codename
    • CG CG8890-TR003S PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-4960X:Ivy Bridge E
    • G G30AB-TR002S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4770K:Haswell

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147 specifications
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme EditionIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generation4th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-4960Xi7-4770K
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers128
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMI2QPI
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4900 Desktop Extreme Edition SeriesIntel Core i7-4700 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy Bridge EHaswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs130 W84 W
TcaseDiffers66.8 °C72.72 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers4016
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 2011 (Socket R)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
SteppingDiffersS1C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers64 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600,1866 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs59.7 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memory16 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDiffersQuad-channelDual-channel
Memory slotsKnown for one4x DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers3.25 TB2.12 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
HDD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsCF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, MicroSD (TransFlash), MiniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, RS-MMC, SD, SDHCCF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, MicroSD (TransFlash), MiniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, RS-MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 780NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GB
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 4600
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 source1250 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x412
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X79 ExpressIntel® Z87
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity66
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portDiffersNoYes
PS/2 ports quantity11
S/PDIF out portYesYes
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers41
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 8
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
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 source22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
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 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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
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® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7777975123
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR147
Processor package sizeDiffers52.5 x 45.0 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2013D
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers300 mm216 mm
DepthDiffers630 mm544 mm
HeightDiffers530 mm481 mm
WeightDiffers24 kg14.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source574 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedYesYes
Keyboard includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one900 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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