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ASUS Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N041U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U vs MSI 3 8RC-237US

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 57identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i3
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i3-7100U
    • i7-8700
  • Processor cores
    • 2
    • 6
  • Processor threads
    • 4
    • 12
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 3.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 3 MB
    • 12 MB
  • Bus type
    • OPI
    • DMI3

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Chromebox CHROMEBOX3-N041U PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U

Model CHROMEBOX3-N041U

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Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i38th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-7100Ui7-8700
Processor coresDiffers26
Processor threadsDiffers412
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB12 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
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 W65 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingKnown for oneH0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L, 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
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one4.6 GHz
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-8700 Desktop Series
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one2400 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers64 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one64 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneM.2
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one1
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Graphics8 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® 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)Differs1000 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x3E92
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® UHD Graphics
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 H310 Express
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channels
Network2 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 version4.24.2
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
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 quantity11
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
Number of USB ports with PowerShare support00
PowerShareKnown for oneNo
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Number of Thunderbolt 3 ports with PowerShare supportKnown for one0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers02
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portDiffersNoYes
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0
Alienware graphics amplifier portKnown for oneNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
DC-in jackYesYes
Line-outKnown for oneYes
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini PCDesktop
VESA mountingKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Product colourBlackBlack
Placement supportedKnown for oneHorizontal/Vertical
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features10 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
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® Insider™Known for oneYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers95442126686
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZWSR3QS
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
ScalabilityKnown for one1S
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2015C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers148.5 mm353.8 mm
DepthDiffers148.5 mm97.6 mm
HeightDiffers40 mm251.3 mm
WeightDiffers1 kg3.17 kg
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneCB/FCC/CE/RCM/BSMI/VCCI/UL
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one0
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one230 W
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one6.09 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualKnown for oneYes

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