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ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G204U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U vs ASUS ESC300 G4

38specifications compared
25differ
13identical
122known for one product only

Key differences

Number of processors installed
- Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G204U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:1
- ESC300 G4:0
Processor socket
- Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G204U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:BGA 1168
- ESC300 G4:LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Internal memory
- Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G204U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4 GB
- ESC300 G4:0 GB
Maximum internal memory
- Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G204U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4 GB
- ESC300 G4:64 GB
Internal memory type
- Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G204U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:DDR3L-SDRAM
- ESC300 G4:DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speed
- Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G204U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:1600 MHz
- ESC300 G4:2400 MHz
Total storage capacity
- Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G204U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:16 GB
- ESC300 G4:0 GB
Storage media
- Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G204U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:SSD
- ESC300 G4:HDD+SSD

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Comparison of CHROMEBOX2-G204U, ESC300 G4
160 specifications	A ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G204U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Model CHROMEBOX2-G204U View product	B ASUS ESC300 G4 View product
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for one	5th gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one	i7-5500U	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one	2.4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one	4 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI2	Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	32-bit, 64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Broadwell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	15 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	105 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	4x1, 2x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installedDiffers	1	0
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingKnown for one	F0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for one	DDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one	1333,1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one	25.6 GB/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	0 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	64 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	2400 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for one	Dual-channel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	16 GB	0 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedDiffers	1	0
SSD capacityKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5/3.5"
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
RAID levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	No	No
On-board graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5500	Not available
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	300 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	950 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	11.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x1616	Unknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Mini PC	Workstation
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Beginner
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® C232
Motherboard form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ATX
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
BD interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	65 W	500 W
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
80 PLUS certificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 PLUS Bronze
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Mini PC	Tower
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Placement supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Vertical
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	ChromeOS	No
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	85214	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR23W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	124 mm	190 mm
DepthDiffers	124 mm	423 mm
HeightDiffers	42 mm	435 mm
WeightDiffers	600 g	12.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
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, CCC, CE, FCC(Class B), Energy Star
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84715000

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