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ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U vs ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G021U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 116identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G021U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G021U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U:i3-5010U
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G021U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:i7-5500U
  • Processor frequency
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U:2.1 GHz
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G021U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U:3 MB
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G021U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4 MB
  • Configurable TDP-down
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U:10 W
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G021U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:7.5 W
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U:2x4, 4x1
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G021U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4x1, 2x4
  • Internal memory
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U:2 GB
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX2-G021U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4 GB

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Comparison of CHROMEBOX2, CHROMEBOX2-G021U
134 specifications
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i35th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-5010Ui7-5500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-5000 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameBroadwellBroadwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.6 GHz0.6 GHz
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x4, 4x14x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
SteppingF0F0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor16 GB16 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity16 GB16 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaSSDSSD
SSD capacity16 GB16 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memory16 GB16 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.211.2
On-board graphics card ID0x16160x1616
Performanceidentical
Product typeMini PCMini PC
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity00
Networkidentical
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 standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
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 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 inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
DC-in jackYesYes
Poweridentical
Power supply65 W65 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeMini PCMini PC
Volume0.69 L0.69 L
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product colourGreyGrey
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedChromeOSChromeOS
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
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 TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8469785214
Processor codeDiffersSR23ZSR23W
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24x 1.3 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 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 TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width124 mm124 mm
Depth124 mm124 mm
Height42 mm42 mm
Weight600 g600 g
Packaging contentidentical
VESA mount includedYesYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Certificatesidentical
CertificationBSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/Energy Star/RCM/WiFi/RF/VCCIBSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/Energy Star/RCM/WiFi/RF/VCCI

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