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ASUS CHROMEBOX-M042U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U vs ASUS ROG G20AJ-AU007S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 73identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • CHROMEBOX-M042U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:i7-4600U
    • ROG G20AJ-AU007S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790:i7-4790
  • Processor cores
    • CHROMEBOX-M042U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:2
    • ROG G20AJ-AU007S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790:4
  • Processor threads
    • CHROMEBOX-M042U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:4
    • ROG G20AJ-AU007S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CHROMEBOX-M042U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:3.3 GHz
    • ROG G20AJ-AU007S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • CHROMEBOX-M042U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:2.1 GHz
    • ROG G20AJ-AU007S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790:3.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • CHROMEBOX-M042U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:4 MB
    • ROG G20AJ-AU007S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790:8 MB
  • Bus type
    • CHROMEBOX-M042U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:DMI2
    • ROG G20AJ-AU007S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790:DMI
  • Processor operating modes
    • CHROMEBOX-M042U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:64-bit
    • ROG G20AJ-AU007S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790:32-bit, 64-bit

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Comparison of CHROMEBOX-M042U, G20AJ-AU007S
155 specifications
Processor17 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-4600Ui7-4790
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB8 MB
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Desktop series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W84 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72.72 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
SteppingDiffersD0C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers16 GB1.12 TB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 745
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.024 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x412
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersMini PCPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® H97
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
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)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 8.1
Processor special features5 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7661680806
Processor codeDiffersSR1EASR1QF
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2013D
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers124 mm104 mm
DepthDiffers124 mm358 mm
HeightDiffers41.9 mm340 mm
WeightDiffers600 g6.38 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source592 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 mm
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBSMI/CB/CE/FCC/ETL/CCC/C-Tick/VCCI
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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