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ASUS CM CM5540-Q83K77A PC Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8300 vs HP Pavilion h9-1120a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770

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  • 59differ
  • 38identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Pavilion h9-1120a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770 has 4 more processor threads than the ASUS CM CM5540-Q83K77A PC Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8300 (8 vs 4). The HP Pavilion h9-1120a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770 has 0.9 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS CM CM5540-Q83K77A PC Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8300 (3.4 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The HP Pavilion h9-1120a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770 has 4 MB more processor cache than the ASUS CM CM5540-Q83K77A PC Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8300 (8 MB vs 4 MB). Only the HP Pavilion h9-1120a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770 has DVI port. Only the HP Pavilion h9-1120a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770 has embedded options available.

  • Processor family
    • CM CM5540-Q83K77A PC Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8300:Intel® Core™2 Quad
    • Pavilion h9-1120a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • CM CM5540-Q83K77A PC Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8300:Q8300
    • Pavilion h9-1120a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:i7-3770
  • Processor threads
    • CM CM5540-Q83K77A PC Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8300:4
    • Pavilion h9-1120a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:8
  • Processor frequency
    • CM CM5540-Q83K77A PC Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8300:2.5 GHz
    • Pavilion h9-1120a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:3.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • CM CM5540-Q83K77A PC Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8300:4 MB
    • Pavilion h9-1120a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:8 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • CM CM5540-Q83K77A PC Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8300:L2
    • Pavilion h9-1120a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:Smart Cache
  • Bus type
    • CM CM5540-Q83K77A PC Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8300:FSB
    • Pavilion h9-1120a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:DMI
  • Processor lithography
    • CM CM5540-Q83K77A PC Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8300:45 nm
    • Pavilion h9-1120a Intel® Core™ i7 i7-3770:22 nm

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Comparison of CM5540-Q83K77A, h9-1120a
154 specifications
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 QuadIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersQ8300i7-3770
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Quad Q8000 SeriesIntel Core i7-3700 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersYorkfieldIvy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W77 W
TcaseDiffers71.4 °C67.4 °C
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
Processor socketDiffersLGA 775 + AM2/2+LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs7.534
SteppingDiffersR0E1
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 source1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor front side busKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one456 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one164 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
PlatformKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers800 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Memory slotsKnown for one2x DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB3.12 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Number of HDDs installedDiffers12
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB3 TB
HDD interfaceSATA IISATA II
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SDCF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, MicroSD (TransFlash), miniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SmartMedia, xD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 580
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® GMAIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X4500Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x162
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® G41Intel® Z75 Express
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemicro ATX
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneIntel ICH7Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
BD interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers68
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers04
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portDiffersNoYes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers20
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots1 differ
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers13
PCI Express x16 slots11
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers300 W600 W
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini Tower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Product colourBlackBlack
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features19 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs2Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3910765719
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2011D
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSLGURUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDABeats Audio
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width173 mm173 mm
DepthDiffers400 mm424 mm
HeightDiffers360 mm413 mm
WeightDiffers10.5 kg12 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source

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