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ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N020U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U vs ASUS VivoMini UN68U-8I7M8S256W10P-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 105identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum internal memory
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N020U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:16 GB
    • VivoMini UN68U-8I7M8S256W10P-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:32 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N020U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:32 GB
    • VivoMini UN68U-8I7M8S256W10P-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:256 GB
  • SSD capacity
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N020U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:32 GB
    • VivoMini UN68U-8I7M8S256W10P-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:256 GB
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N020U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:5
    • VivoMini UN68U-8I7M8S256W10P-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:2
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N020U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:1
    • VivoMini UN68U-8I7M8S256W10P-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N020U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:0
    • VivoMini UN68U-8I7M8S256W10P-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:2
  • Product colour
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N020U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:Black
    • VivoMini UN68U-8I7M8S256W10P-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:Blue
  • Operating system installed
    • Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N020U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:ChromeOS
    • VivoMini UN68U-8I7M8S256W10P-CSM PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:Windows 10 Pro

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133 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation8th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-8550Ui7-8550U
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency4 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequency1.8 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cache8 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Bus typeOPIOPI
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameKaby Lake RKaby Lake R
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency2 GHz2 GHz
Configurable TDP-down10 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
SteppingY0Y0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor2133,2400 MHz2133,2400 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)34.1 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers32 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers32 GB256 GB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 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)1150 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card ID0x59170x5917
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
Performanceidentical
Product typeMini PCMini PC
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)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.24.2
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers52
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
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputs00
Microphone inNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeMini PCMini PC
VESA mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 10 Pro
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special featuresidentical
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)YesYes
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 ID122589122589
Processor package size42 x 24 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)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers148.5 mm131 mm
DepthDiffers148.5 mm131 mm
HeightDiffers40 mm52 mm
WeightDiffers1 kg700 g
Packaging contentidentical
VESA mount includedYesYes
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersBSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/Energy Star/RCM/VCCIVCCI/CCC/BSMI/FCC/UL/C-Tick/WiFi/RCM/CE/RF/CB/Energy Star

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