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ASUS CG CG8890-X7N16GB8 PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X vs ASUS CM CM1745-UA001S AMD A6 A6-5400K

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 26identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS CG CG8890-X7N16GB8 PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X has 4 more processor cores than the ASUS CM CM1745-UA001S AMD A6 A6-5400K (6 vs 2). The ASUS CG CG8890-X7N16GB8 PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X has 10 more processor threads than the ASUS CM CM1745-UA001S AMD A6 A6-5400K (12 vs 2). The ASUS CG CG8890-X7N16GB8 PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X has 0.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS CM CM1745-UA001S AMD A6 A6-5400K (3.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). Only the ASUS CM CM1745-UA001S AMD A6 A6-5400K has on-board graphics card. Only the ASUS CM CM1745-UA001S AMD A6 A6-5400K has DVI port.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • CG CG8890-X7N16GB8 PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:Intel
    • CM CM1745-UA001S AMD A6 A6-5400K:AMD
  • Processor model
    • CG CG8890-X7N16GB8 PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:i7-3960X
    • CM CM1745-UA001S AMD A6 A6-5400K:A6-5400K
  • Processor cores
    • CG CG8890-X7N16GB8 PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:6
    • CM CM1745-UA001S AMD A6 A6-5400K:2
  • Processor threads
    • CG CG8890-X7N16GB8 PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:12
    • CM CM1745-UA001S AMD A6 A6-5400K:2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CG CG8890-X7N16GB8 PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:3.9 GHz
    • CM CM1745-UA001S AMD A6 A6-5400K:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • CG CG8890-X7N16GB8 PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:3.3 GHz
    • CM CM1745-UA001S AMD A6 A6-5400K:3.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • CG CG8890-X7N16GB8 PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:15 MB
    • CM CM1745-UA001S AMD A6 A6-5400K:1 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • CG CG8890-X7N16GB8 PC Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition i7-3960X:Smart Cache
    • CM CM1745-UA001S AMD A6 A6-5400K:L2

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128 specifications
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme EditionAMD A6
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-3960XA6-5400K
Processor coresDiffers62
Processor threadsDiffers122
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers15 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one32 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-3900 Desktop Extreme Edition SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneSandy Bridge EUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one130 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one66.8 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one40Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 2011 (Socket R)Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one33Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneC1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one1066,1333,1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one51.2 GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots4x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneQuad-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage7 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.12 TB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffersHDD,SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB500 GB
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers10
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB0 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, MicroSD (TransFlash), miniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, RS-MMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 690AMD Radeon HD 7470
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB1 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon HD 7540D
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 7000
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® X79 ExpressAMD A85X
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 technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers86
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers62
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portDiffersNoYes
PS/2 ports quantity11
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 slotsDiffers41
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers900 W350 W
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8Windows 8
Drivers includedYesYes
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — 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 Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for one63696Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR0GWUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one52.5 x 45.0 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
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 processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers300 mm173 mm
DepthDiffers630 mm400 mm
HeightDiffers530 mm360 mm
WeightDiffers24 kg7.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedNoNo
Keyboard includedNoNo
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source242 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source513 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 mm

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