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ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G088U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U vs ASUS ROG G20CB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700

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  • 109specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 53identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG G20CB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 has 1 th gen Intel® Core™ i7 more processor generation than the ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G088U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U (6th gen Intel® Core™ i7 vs 5th gen Intel® Core™ i7). The ASUS ROG G20CB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 has 2 more processor cores than the ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G088U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U (4 vs 2). The ASUS ROG G20CB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 has 4 more processor threads than the ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G088U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U (8 vs 4). Only the ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G088U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U has card reader integrated. Only the ASUS ROG G20CB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 has embedded options available.

  • Processor generation
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G088U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • ROG G20CB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G088U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:i7-5500U
    • ROG G20CB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:i7-6700
  • Processor cores
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G088U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2
    • ROG G20CB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:4
  • Processor threads
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G088U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4
    • ROG G20CB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G088U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:3 GHz
    • ROG G20CB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G088U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2.4 GHz
    • ROG G20CB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:3.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G088U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4 MB
    • ROG G20CB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:8 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G088U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:L3
    • ROG G20CB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:Smart Cache

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Comparison of CHROMEBOX2-G088U, G20CB
164 specifications
Processor23 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui7-6700
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6700 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSkylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W65 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source71 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x42x8, 1x8+2x4, 1x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingDiffersF0R0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers16 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600 MHz1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35 V
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one105 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers16 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16161912
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersMini PCPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® H170
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Networkidentical
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 standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 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)
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
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 quantityDiffers02
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
DC-in jackYesYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini PCTower
Placement supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, Red
VolumeKnown for one0.69 LUnknown — not stated by the source
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSNo
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features10 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521488196
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR2BT
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers124 mm104 mm
DepthDiffers124 mm340 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm358 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 source400 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source592 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VESA mount includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneBSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/Energy Star/RCM/WiFi/RF/VCCIUnknown — not stated by the source

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