Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

ASUS Essentio CM6830 vs HP 4300 SFF

101specifications compared
48differ
53identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Essentio CM6830 has 2 more processor cores than the HP 4300 SFF (4 vs 2). The ASUS Essentio CM6830 has 6 more processor threads than the HP 4300 SFF (8 vs 2). The ASUS Essentio CM6830 has 0.6 GHz more processor frequency than the HP 4300 SFF (3.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). Only the HP 4300 SFF has DVI port. Only the ASUS Essentio CM6830 has embedded options available.

Processor family
- Essentio CM6830:Intel® Core™ i7
- 4300 SFF:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- Essentio CM6830:i7-2600
- 4300 SFF:G640
Processor cores
- Essentio CM6830:4
- 4300 SFF:2
Processor threads
- Essentio CM6830:8
- 4300 SFF:2
Processor frequency
- Essentio CM6830:3.4 GHz
- 4300 SFF:2.8 GHz
Processor cache
- Essentio CM6830:8 MB
- 4300 SFF:3 MB
Processor cache type
- Essentio CM6830:Smart Cache
- 4300 SFF:L3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Essentio CM6830:95 W
- 4300 SFF:65 W

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Comparison of Essentio CM6830, 4300 SFF
135 specifications	A ASUS Essentio CM6830 View product	B HP 4300 SFF View product
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2600	G640
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Desktop Series	Intel Pentium G600 Series for Desktop
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	95 W	65 W
TcaseDiffers	72.6 °C	69.1 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socket	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)	LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	34	28
SteppingDiffers	D2	Q0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1066,1333 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	21 GB/s	17 GB/s
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x DIMM	2x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1333 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
HDD sizeKnown for one	3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA II
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 530	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 2000	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	2	2
On-board graphics card base frequency	850 MHz	850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1350 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x102	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel
Performanceidentical
Product type	PC	PC
Motherboard chipset	Intel® H61	Intel® H61
Audio output channelsKnown for one	7.1 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-Fi	No	No
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	6	10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Serial ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express x1 slotsDiffers	2	1
PCI Express x16 slots	1	1
PCI slotsDiffers	1	2
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	300 W	240 W
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Chassis typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SFF
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Basic	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features13 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52213	53486
Processor codeDiffers	SR00B	SR059
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Realtek ALC892	HD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	173 mm	338 mm
DepthDiffers	420 mm	378.5 mm
HeightDiffers	410 mm	100 mm
WeightDiffers	9 kg	7.6 kg
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Packaging contentidentical
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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