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ASUS CM CM1831-US-3AB PC AMD FX™ FX 8120 vs ASUS CM CM6730-IT0010 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 44identical
  • 77known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • CM CM1831-US-3AB PC AMD FX™ FX 8120:AMD
    • CM CM6730-IT0010 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:Intel
  • Processor family
    • CM CM1831-US-3AB PC AMD FX™ FX 8120:AMD FX™
    • CM CM6730-IT0010 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • CM CM1831-US-3AB PC AMD FX™ FX 8120:FX 8120
    • CM CM6730-IT0010 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:i7-2600
  • Processor cores
    • CM CM1831-US-3AB PC AMD FX™ FX 8120:8
    • CM CM6730-IT0010 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CM CM1831-US-3AB PC AMD FX™ FX 8120:4 GHz
    • CM CM6730-IT0010 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • CM CM1831-US-3AB PC AMD FX™ FX 8120:3.1 GHz
    • CM CM6730-IT0010 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:3.4 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • CM CM1831-US-3AB PC AMD FX™ FX 8120:L3
    • CM CM6730-IT0010 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • CM CM1831-US-3AB PC AMD FX™ FX 8120:Socket AM3+
    • CM CM6730-IT0010 PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2600:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)

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Comparison of CM1831-US-3AB, CM6730-IT0010
140 specifications
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD FX™Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersFX 8120i7-2600
Processor coresDiffers84
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cache8 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-2600 Desktop Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72.6 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersSocket AM3+LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34
Maximum number of SMP processors11
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD2
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066,1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
L2 cacheKnown for one8 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
L3 cacheKnown for one8 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM2x DIMM
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Memory clock speedKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
HDD size3.5"3.5"
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, MicroSD (TransFlash), miniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1350 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x102
Graphics card familyDiffersATIIntel
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD 760GIntel® H61
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.2 channels
Networkidentical
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-FiNoNo
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers86
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outYesYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portDiffersYesNo
PS/2 ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
S/PDIF out portYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Serial ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers12
PCI Express x16 slots11
PCI slotsDiffers21
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeTowerTower
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedYesYes
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52213
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR00B
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width173 mm173 mm
Depth420 mm420 mm
Height410 mm410 mm
WeightDiffers9 kg11.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedYesYes
Keyboard includedYesYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

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