Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

ASUS CHROMEBOX2-G040U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U vs ASUS VivoPC VM42-S173Z PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U

126specifications compared
41differ
85identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS CHROMEBOX2-G040U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U has 248 U more processor model than the ASUS VivoPC VM42-S173Z PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U (3205U vs 2957U). The ASUS CHROMEBOX2-G040U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS VivoPC VM42-S173Z PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U (1.5 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The ASUS VivoPC VM42-S173Z PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U has 8 nm more processor lithography than the ASUS CHROMEBOX2-G040U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U (22 nm vs 14 nm). Only the ASUS CHROMEBOX2-G040U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U has Intel FDI Technology. Only the ASUS CHROMEBOX2-G040U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U has Intel Fast Memory Access.

Processor model
- CHROMEBOX2-G040U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U:3205U
- VivoPC VM42-S173Z PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:2957U
Processor frequency
- CHROMEBOX2-G040U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U:1.5 GHz
- VivoPC VM42-S173Z PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:1.4 GHz
Processor cache type
- CHROMEBOX2-G040U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U:L3
- VivoPC VM42-S173Z PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:Smart Cache
Processor lithography
- CHROMEBOX2-G040U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U:14 nm
- VivoPC VM42-S173Z PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:22 nm
Processor operating modes
- CHROMEBOX2-G040U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U:32-bit, 64-bit
- VivoPC VM42-S173Z PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:64-bit
Processor codename
- CHROMEBOX2-G040U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U:Broadwell
- VivoPC VM42-S173Z PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:Haswell
Tjunction
- CHROMEBOX2-G040U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U:105 °C
- VivoPC VM42-S173Z PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
- CHROMEBOX2-G040U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U:12
- VivoPC VM42-S173Z PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:10

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Comparison of CHROMEBOX2-G040U, VM42-S173Z
151 specifications	A ASUS CHROMEBOX2-G040U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U Model CHROMEBOX2-G040U View product	B ASUS VivoPC VM42-S173Z PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U Model VM42-S173Z View product
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	3205U	2957U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.5 GHz	1.4 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor 3000 series for Mobile	Intel Celeron Processor 2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Haswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	10
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4, 4x1	4x1, 1x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
SteppingDiffers	E0	D0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	16 GB	16 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	1333,1600 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for one	SSD	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	100 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	800 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	11.2/12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product type	Mini PC	Mini PC
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4	4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply	65 W	65 W
Design1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Liquid cooling systemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	ChromeOS	Windows 10 Home
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features16 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel HD Graphics	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	0.00	0.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	0.00	0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Built-in Visuals Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® OS Guard	No	No
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	84809	78942
Processor codeDiffers	SR215	SR1DV
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	124 mm	190 mm
DepthDiffers	124 mm	190 mm
HeightDiffers	42 mm	56.2 mm
WeightDiffers	600 g	1.2 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard includedDiffers	No	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
VESA mount includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	BSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/Energy Star/RCM/WiFi/RF/VCCI	BSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/Energy Star/VCCI
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source

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