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ASUS Essentio CM6431-DE006O Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120 vs Dell Inspiron 3252 Intel® Pentium® N3700

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  • 99specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 47identical
  • 96known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Essentio CM6431-DE006O Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Inspiron 3252 Intel® Pentium® N3700:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • Essentio CM6431-DE006O Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:i3-2120
    • Inspiron 3252 Intel® Pentium® N3700:N3700
  • Processor cores
    • Essentio CM6431-DE006O Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:2
    • Inspiron 3252 Intel® Pentium® N3700:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Essentio CM6431-DE006O Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:3.3 GHz
    • Inspiron 3252 Intel® Pentium® N3700:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Essentio CM6431-DE006O Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:3 MB
    • Inspiron 3252 Intel® Pentium® N3700:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Essentio CM6431-DE006O Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:Smart Cache
    • Inspiron 3252 Intel® Pentium® N3700:L2
  • System bus rate
    • Essentio CM6431-DE006O Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:5 GT/s
    • Inspiron 3252 Intel® Pentium® N3700:2.5 GT/s
  • Processor lithography
    • Essentio CM6431-DE006O Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2120:32 nm
    • Inspiron 3252 Intel® Pentium® N3700:14 nm

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Comparison of CM6431-DE006O, 3252
195 specifications
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersi3-2120N3700
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-2100 Desktop SeriesIntel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeBraswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers164
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x1
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1155 (Socket H2)BGA 1170
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers32 GB8 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3 1066/1333DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for one2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one69.1 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one33Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one21 GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC, xDMMC, MMC+, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 2000Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Differs23
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers850 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x102Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® H61Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers84
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersNoYes
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portDiffersYesNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI slotsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers350 W65 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Power supply input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmall Desktop
Placement supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorKnown for oneTowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedYesYes
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor special features11 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Pro Wireless Display (Intel® Pro WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5342687261
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR29E
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVXUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15.2 - 10668 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers173 mm92.6 mm
DepthDiffers360 mm314.5 mm
HeightDiffers400 mm293.1 mm
WeightDiffers10 kg3.17 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffersNoYes
Keyboard includedDiffersNoYes
Cables includedACAC
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one242 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one480 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one513 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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