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ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U vs ASUS VivoMini VC66-B081Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 74identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • VivoMini VC66-B081Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • VivoMini VC66-B081Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:i7-5500U
    • VivoMini VC66-B081Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:i3-7100U
  • Processor cache
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4 MB
    • VivoMini VC66-B081Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:L3
    • VivoMini VC66-B081Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:Smart Cache
  • Bus type
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:DMI2
    • VivoMini VC66-B081Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:OPI
  • System bus rate
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5 GT/s
    • VivoMini VC66-B081Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:4 GT/s
  • Processor operating modes
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:32-bit, 64-bit
    • VivoMini VC66-B081Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U:64-bit

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Comparison of CHROMEBOX2-G238U, VC66-B081Z
144 specifications
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui3-7100U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 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 seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellKaby Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 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
SteppingDiffersF0H0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers16 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L, DDR4-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600 MHz1600,1866,2133 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
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
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers16 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers16 GB256 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® HD 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 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x5916
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
Performanceidentical
Product typeMini PCMini PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® H110
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity00
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
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 quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portDiffersNoYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Chassis typeMini PCMini PC
VolumeDiffers0.69 L2 L
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 10 Home
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features6 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 FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
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 version1.001.00
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™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521495442
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR2ZW
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
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
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers124 mm177.4 mm
DepthDiffers124 mm153 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm74.1 mm
WeightDiffers600 g1.5 kg
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 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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