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ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G083U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3215U vs MSI Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U

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  • 36differ
  • 83identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U has 2 more processor threads than the ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G083U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3215U (4 vs 2). The MSI Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U has 0.7 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G083U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3215U (2.4 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The MSI Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U has 2 MB more processor cache than the ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G083U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3215U (4 MB vs 2 MB). Only the ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G083U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3215U has card reader integrated. Only the MSI Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U has Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI).

  • Processor family
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G083U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3215U:Intel® Celeron®
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G083U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3215U:3215U
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:i7-5500U
  • Processor threads
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G083U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3215U:2
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G083U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3215U:1.7 GHz
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G083U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3215U:2 MB
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4 MB
  • Configurable TDP-down
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G083U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3215U:10 W
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:7.5 W
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G083U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3215U:2x4, 4x1
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4x1, 2x4
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G083U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3215U:4 GB
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:16 GB

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Comparison of CHROMEBOX2-G083U, Cubi-231XTW
144 specifications
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers3215Ui7-5500U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor 3000 series for MobileIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameBroadwellBroadwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.6 GHz0.6 GHz
Tjunction105 °C105 °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
SteppingF0F0
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
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz1333 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers16 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityDiffers16 GB256 GB
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs850 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.2
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x1616
Performanceidentical
Product typeMini PCMini PC
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity00
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackYesYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply65 W65 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeMini PCMini PC
VolumeDiffers0.7 L0.45 L
Liquid cooling systemNoNo
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
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 installedDiffersChromeOSNo
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features11 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8481085214
Processor codeDiffersSR243SR23W
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.3 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers124 mm115 mm
DepthDiffers124 mm111 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm35 mm
WeightDiffers600 g295 g
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
VESA mount includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersBSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/Energy Star/RCM/WiFi/RF/VCCIEMC: CE/FCC/C‐TICK/VCCI/BSMI Safety: UL(CUL), CB(CE LVD), GOST, KCC, BSMI
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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