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ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G148U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U vs MSI Cubi 2-005EU

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  • 109specifications compared
  • 45differ
  • 64identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G148U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Cubi 2-005EU:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G148U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Cubi 2-005EU:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G148U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:i7-5500U
    • Cubi 2-005EU:i3-7100
  • Processor frequency
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G148U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2.4 GHz
    • Cubi 2-005EU:3.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G148U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4 MB
    • Cubi 2-005EU:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G148U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:L3
    • Cubi 2-005EU:Smart Cache
  • Bus type
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G148U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:DMI2
    • Cubi 2-005EU:DMI3
  • System bus rate
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G148U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5 GT/s
    • Cubi 2-005EU:8 GT/s

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Comparison of CHROMEBOX2-G148U, Cubi 2-005EU
144 specifications
Processor21 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui3-7100
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 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 seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellKaby Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W51 W
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
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingDiffersF0S0
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 MHz1333,1600,2133,2400 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s34.2 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers16 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB64 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 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x5912
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
Performanceidentical
Product typeMini PCMini PC
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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)
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
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
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputs00
Microphone inNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
DC-in jackYesYes
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Poweridentical
Power supply65 W65 W
Design1 differ
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmall Desktop
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 10 Home
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
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 Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
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)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™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521497455
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR35C
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2015C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers124 mm115.2 mm
DepthDiffers124 mm112.2 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm32.6 mm
WeightDiffers600 g390 g
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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