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ASUS CM CM6730-DEMM18 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320 vs Dell OptiPlex 5040 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 52identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • CM CM6730-DEMM18 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • OptiPlex 5040 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • CM CM6730-DEMM18 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:i5-2320
    • OptiPlex 5040 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500:i5-6500
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CM CM6730-DEMM18 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:3.3 GHz
    • OptiPlex 5040 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500:3.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • CM CM6730-DEMM18 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:3 GHz
    • OptiPlex 5040 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500:3.2 GHz
  • Bus type
    • CM CM6730-DEMM18 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:DMI
    • OptiPlex 5040 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500:DMI3
  • System bus rate
    • CM CM6730-DEMM18 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:5 GT/s
    • OptiPlex 5040 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500:8 GT/s
  • Processor lithography
    • CM CM6730-DEMM18 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:32 nm
    • OptiPlex 5040 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500:14 nm
  • Processor codename
    • CM CM6730-DEMM18 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2320:Sandy Bridge
    • OptiPlex 5040 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6500:Skylake

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Comparison of CM6730-DEMM18, 5040
182 specifications
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-2320i5-6500
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI3
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-6500 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeSkylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs95 W65 W
TcaseDiffers72.6 °C71 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingDiffersD2R0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1066,1333 MHz2133,1333,1600,1866 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs21 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35 V
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one30Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Non-ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB500 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
HDD size3.5"3.5"
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC, SDXC, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520Not available
Number of discrete graphics cardsDiffers10
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 2000Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Differs23
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers850 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1021912
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H61Intel® Q170
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
Networkidentical
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-FiNoNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers26
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersNoYes
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
DVI portDiffersYesNo
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 x4 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers300 W180 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
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerSFF
Placement supportedDiffersVerticalHorizontal/Vertical
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 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Pro
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for onePC-cillinUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneOffice 2010 Starter, Nero 9 Essentials, Adobe Reader, Microsoft PackUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features13 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-x, VT-d
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers5344688184
Processor codeDiffersSR02LSR2BX
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers173 mm292 mm
DepthDiffers410 mm92.6 mm
HeightDiffers420 mm290 mm
WeightDiffers10.5 kg4.48 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedYesYes
Keyboard includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Small Business

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