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ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U vs MSI X 8RD-040US

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 48identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • 5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i7-5500U
    • i7-8700
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 6
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 3 GHz
    • 4.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 3.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 4 MB
    • 12 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • L3
    • Smart Cache

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ASUS

Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G238U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U

Model CHROMEBOX2-G238U

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X 8RD-040USView product
Processor23 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui7-8700
Processor coresDiffers26
Processor threadsDiffers412
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3 GHz4.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB12 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 i7-8700 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellCoffee Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W65 W
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)
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers16 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600 MHz2666 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s41.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneF0
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one4x DIMM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers16 GB2.25 TB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one2 TB
SSD capacityDiffers16 GB256 GB
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® UHD 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 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x3E92
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.5
CUDAKnown for oneYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneYes
Number of execution unitsKnown for one24
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersMini PCPC
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneYes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® Z370
BIOS typeKnown for oneUEFI AMI
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channels
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 oneYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers45
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
Line-outKnown for oneYes
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers65 W550 W
80 PLUS certificationKnown for one80 PLUS Bronze
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini PCDesktop
Placement supportedKnown for oneVertical
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
VolumeKnown for one0.69 L
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features9 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
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 Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYes
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® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers85214126686
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR3QS
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one1S
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 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
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers124 mm210 mm
DepthDiffers124 mm450 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm488 mm
WeightDiffers600 g15 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
VESA mount includedKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one0
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneBSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/Energy Star/RCM/WiFi/RF/VCCI

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