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ASUS Essentio CM6431-DE007O Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450 vs HP 550-a14ld Ref

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  • 89specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 37identical
  • 111known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Essentio CM6431-DE007O Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:Intel
    • 550-a14ld Ref:AMD
  • Processor family
    • Essentio CM6431-DE007O Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:Intel® Core™ i5
    • 550-a14ld Ref:AMD A8
  • Processor model
    • Essentio CM6431-DE007O Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:i5-3450
    • 550-a14ld Ref:A8-6410
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Essentio CM6431-DE007O Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:3.5 GHz
    • 550-a14ld Ref:2.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Essentio CM6431-DE007O Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:3.1 GHz
    • 550-a14ld Ref:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Essentio CM6431-DE007O Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:6 MB
    • 550-a14ld Ref:2 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Essentio CM6431-DE007O Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:Smart Cache
    • 550-a14ld Ref:L2
  • Processor socket
    • Essentio CM6431-DE007O Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3450:LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
    • 550-a14ld Ref:Socket FT3b

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Comparison of CM6431-DE007O, 550-a14ld Ref
200 specifications
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5AMD A8
Processor modelDiffersi5-3450A8-6410
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1155 (Socket H2)Socket FT3b
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-3400 Desktop seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneIvy BridgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one77 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one67.4 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one31Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneE1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory types supported by processorKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one1333,1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one25.6 GB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slots2x DIMM2x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 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 capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 7350Not available
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsAMD Radeon R5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 2500AMD Radeon R5
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Known for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x152Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H61AMD A78 FCH
Audio output channels5.1 channels5.1 channels
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-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 & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers82
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers04
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 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portYesYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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 slots1 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers21
PCI Express x16 slots11
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
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTower
Placement supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Form factorKnown for oneTowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor special features20 differ
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Execute Disable BitDiffersYesNo
Idle StatesDiffersYesNo
Intel 64DiffersYesNo
Intel Advanced Vector ExtensionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Authenticate TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel HD BoostKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel I/O Acceleration TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Instruction Replay TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Power Management TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel QuickAssist TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Ready Mode TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Idle TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Standard ManageabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel Unite installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Pro Wireless Display (Intel® Pro WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Sound TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Unite™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Wireless-AC TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Thunderbolt™ 3 TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
True Key™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one65511Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5 x 37.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2011DUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB&O PLAY
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 4570 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers173 mm165 mm
DepthDiffers360 mm378 mm
HeightDiffers400 mm364 mm
WeightDiffers10 kg7.15 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers242 mm499 mm
Package depthDiffers480 mm240 mm
Package heightDiffers513 mm520 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.7 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffersNoYes
Keyboard includedDiffersNoYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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