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ASUS CHROMEBOX-M100U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U vs Lenovo ThinkCentre Chromebox Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 80identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • CHROMEBOX-M100U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • ThinkCentre Chromebox Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • CHROMEBOX-M100U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ThinkCentre Chromebox Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • CHROMEBOX-M100U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:i7-4600U
    • ThinkCentre Chromebox Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:i3-5005U
  • Processor frequency
    • CHROMEBOX-M100U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:2.1 GHz
    • ThinkCentre Chromebox Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • CHROMEBOX-M100U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:4 MB
    • ThinkCentre Chromebox Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:3 MB
  • Processor lithography
    • CHROMEBOX-M100U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:22 nm
    • ThinkCentre Chromebox Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:14 nm
  • Processor operating modes
    • CHROMEBOX-M100U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:64-bit
    • ThinkCentre Chromebox Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:32-bit, 64-bit
  • Processor codename
    • CHROMEBOX-M100U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4600U:Haswell
    • ThinkCentre Chromebox Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:Broadwell

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Comparison of CHROMEBOX-M100U, Chromebox
154 specifications
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-4600Ui3-5005U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4600 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-5000 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBroadwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x42x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
SteppingDiffersD0F0
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 boost frequencyKnown for one3.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity16 GB16 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 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 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB16 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x1616
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product typeMini PCMini PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Network2 differ
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)
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers802.11adWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11ad, 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 quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
DisplayPorts quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply65 W65 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini PC
VolumeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 L
Placement supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHorizontal/Vertical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedChromeOSChromeOS
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
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 source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
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)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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-d, VT-xVT-d, VT-x
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7661684695
Processor codeDiffersSR1EASR27G
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm40 x 24x 1.3 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 TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers124 mm179 mm
DepthDiffers124 mm182 mm
HeightDiffers41.9 mm34.5 mm
WeightDiffers600 g950 g
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffersNoYes
Keyboard includedDiffersNoYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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