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ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N017U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3865U vs ASUS ROG GL12CX-DH981 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-9900K

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  • 107specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 51identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N017U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3865U:Intel® Celeron®
    • ROG GL12CX-DH981 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-9900K:Intel® Core™ i9
  • Processor model
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N017U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3865U:3865U
    • ROG GL12CX-DH981 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-9900K:i9-9900K
  • Processor cores
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N017U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3865U:2
    • ROG GL12CX-DH981 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-9900K:8
  • Processor threads
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N017U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3865U:2
    • ROG GL12CX-DH981 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-9900K:16
  • Processor frequency
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N017U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3865U:1.8 GHz
    • ROG GL12CX-DH981 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-9900K:3.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N017U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3865U:2 MB
    • ROG GL12CX-DH981 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-9900K:16 MB
  • System bus rate
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N017U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3865U:4 GT/s
    • ROG GL12CX-DH981 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-9900K:8 GT/s
  • Processor codename
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N017U PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3865U:Kaby Lake
    • ROG GL12CX-DH981 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-9900K:Coffee Lake

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165 specifications
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i9
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9th gen Intel® Core™ i9
Processor modelDiffers3865Ui9-9900K
Processor coresDiffers28
Processor threadsDiffers216
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB16 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeCoffee Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W95 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1016
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers32 GB128 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1600,1866,2133 MHz2666 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs34.1 GB/s41.6 GB/s
Bus typeKnown for oneOPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2666 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers32 GB2.51 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers32 GB512 GB
SSD interfaceDiffersM.2PCI Express 3.0
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXCSD
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2080
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 610Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 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)Differs900 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59060x3E98
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersMini PCPC
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers802.11aWi-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 versionDiffers4.25.0
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers46
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
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
Number of USB ports with PowerShare support00
PowerShareNoNo
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Mini HDMI ports quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantity00
PS/2 ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Number of Thunderbolt 3 ports with PowerShare supportKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Alienware graphics amplifier portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Chassis typeKnown for oneMini PCUnknown — not stated by the source
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features8 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers96507186605
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2015D
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC1150
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceROG SupremeFX Audio
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers148.5 mm179 mm
DepthDiffers148.5 mm400 mm
HeightDiffers40 mm456 mm
WeightDiffers1 kg11 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCB/FCC/CE/RCM/BSMI/VCCI/ULUnknown — not stated by the source

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