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ASUS CHROMEBOX-M028U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U vs ASUS Chromebox-M029U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 113identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • CHROMEBOX-M028U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Chromebox-M029U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • CHROMEBOX-M028U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Chromebox-M029U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • CHROMEBOX-M028U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U:i3-4010U
    • Chromebox-M029U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:i7-4600U
  • Processor frequency
    • CHROMEBOX-M028U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U:1.7 GHz
    • Chromebox-M029U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • CHROMEBOX-M028U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U:3 MB
    • Chromebox-M029U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:4 MB
  • PCI Express configurations
    • CHROMEBOX-M028U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U:2x4, 4x1
    • Chromebox-M029U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:4x1, 2x4
  • Stepping
    • CHROMEBOX-M028U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U:C0
    • Chromebox-M029U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:D0
  • Memory types supported by processor
    • CHROMEBOX-M028U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U:DDR3-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM
    • Chromebox-M029U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:DDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM

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Comparison of CHROMEBOX-M028U, Chromebox-M029U
139 specifications
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-4010Ui7-4600U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-4600 Mobile series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x4, 4x14x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
SteppingDiffersC0D0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor16 GB16 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-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
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity16 GB16 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SDMMC, SD
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 modelIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency200 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.2/1211.2/12
On-board graphics card ID0xA160xA16
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.34.3
Performanceidentical
Product typeMini PCMini PC
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
DisplayPorts quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
DC-in jackYesYes
Number of SATA III connectors44
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply65 W65 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeUSFFUSFF
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product colourDiffersBlack, BlueBlack
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedChromeOSChromeOS
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features7 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware Version9.59.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyYesYes
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
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-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-xVT-d, VT-x
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7510776616
Processor codeDiffersSSSR16QSR1EA
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.5 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width124 mm124 mm
Depth124 mm124 mm
Height41.9 mm41.9 mm
Weight600 g600 g
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedNoNo
Keyboard includedNoNo
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingEnterprise, Small BusinessEnterprise, Small Business

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