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ASUS Chromebox -M020U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U vs ASUS VivoPC VM42-S127R PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U

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  • 46differ
  • 71identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Chromebox -M020U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U has 2 more processor threads than the ASUS VivoPC VM42-S127R PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U (4 vs 2). The ASUS Chromebox -M020U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U has 0.7 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS VivoPC VM42-S127R PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U (2.1 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The ASUS Chromebox -M020U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U has 2 MB more processor cache than the ASUS VivoPC VM42-S127R PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U (4 MB vs 2 MB). Only the ASUS Chromebox -M020U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U has Intel FDI Technology. Only the ASUS Chromebox -M020U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U has Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP).

  • Processor family
    • Chromebox -M020U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • VivoPC VM42-S127R PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • Chromebox -M020U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:i7-4600U
    • VivoPC VM42-S127R PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:2957U
  • Processor threads
    • Chromebox -M020U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:4
    • VivoPC VM42-S127R PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Chromebox -M020U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:2.1 GHz
    • VivoPC VM42-S127R PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:1.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Chromebox -M020U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:4 MB
    • VivoPC VM42-S127R PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:2 MB
  • Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
    • Chromebox -M020U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:12
    • VivoPC VM42-S127R PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:10
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Chromebox -M020U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:4x1, 2x4
    • VivoPC VM42-S127R PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:4x1, 1x4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Chromebox -M020U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:4 GB
    • VivoPC VM42-S127R PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:16 GB

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Comparison of CHROMEBOX-M020U, VM42-S127R
152 specifications
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffersi7-4600U2957U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4600 Mobile seriesIntel Celeron Processor 2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1210
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x44x1, 1x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
SteppingD0D0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor16 GB16 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x DIMM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers16 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD capacityKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency200 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one11.2/12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0xA16Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product typeMini PCMini PC
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C 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
Poweridentical
Power supply65 W65 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeMini PCMini PC
VolumeDiffers0.6 L2 L
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features21 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel ME Firmware Version9.59.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyYesYes
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-x
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7661678942
Processor codeDiffersSR1EASR1DV
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.5 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers124 mm190 mm
DepthDiffers124 mm190 mm
HeightDiffers41.9 mm56.2 mm
WeightDiffers600 g1.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/Energy Star/VCCI
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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