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ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U vs ASUS VivoMini UN68U-M031Z-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 72identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • VivoMini UN68U-M031Z-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • VivoMini UN68U-M031Z-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:i7-5500U
    • VivoMini UN68U-M031Z-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:i5-8250U
  • Processor cores
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2
    • VivoMini UN68U-M031Z-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:4
  • Processor threads
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4
    • VivoMini UN68U-M031Z-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:3 GHz
    • VivoMini UN68U-M031Z-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2.4 GHz
    • VivoMini UN68U-M031Z-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4 MB
    • VivoMini UN68U-M031Z-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U:6 MB

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146 specifications
Processor24 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMI2OPI
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellKaby Lake R
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.6 GHz0.8 GHz
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1356
SteppingDiffersF0Y0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600 MHz2133,2400 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
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2400 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers16 GB1.12 TB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers16 GB128 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x5917
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
Performanceidentical
Product typeMini PCMini PC
Network2 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 versionDiffers4.04.2
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
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 quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
DC-in jackYesYes
Poweridentical
Power supply65 W65 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeMini PCMini PC
VESA mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product colourDiffersGreyBlue
VolumeKnown for one0.69 LUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 10 Home
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers85214124967
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR3LA
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers124 mm131 mm
DepthDiffers124 mm131 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm52 mm
WeightDiffers600 g700 g
Packaging contentidentical
VESA mount includedYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersBSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/Energy Star/RCM/WiFi/RF/VCCIVCCI/CCC/BSMI/FCC/UL/C-Tick/WiFi/RCM/CE/RF/CB/Energy Star
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source

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