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ASUS ROG G20CB-NR014T PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 vs MSI Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U

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  • 52identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG G20CB-NR014T PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 has 1 th gen Intel® Core™ i7 more processor generation than the MSI Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U (6th gen Intel® Core™ i7 vs 5th gen Intel® Core™ i7). The ASUS ROG G20CB-NR014T PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 has 2 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U (4 vs 2). The ASUS ROG G20CB-NR014T PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 has 4 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U (8 vs 4). Only the ASUS ROG G20CB-NR014T PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 has embedded options available. Only the ASUS ROG G20CB-NR014T PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 has Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP).

  • Processor generation
    • ROG G20CB-NR014T PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • ROG G20CB-NR014T PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:i7-6700
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:i7-5500U
  • Processor cores
    • ROG G20CB-NR014T PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:4
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2
  • Processor threads
    • ROG G20CB-NR014T PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:8
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ROG G20CB-NR014T PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:4 GHz
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ROG G20CB-NR014T PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:3.4 GHz
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ROG G20CB-NR014T PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:8 MB
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • ROG G20CB-NR014T PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:Smart Cache
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:L3

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Comparison of G20CB-NR014T, Cubi-231XTW
154 specifications
Processor23 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700i7-5500U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Bus typeDiffersDMI3DMI2
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Desktop seriesIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeBroadwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x8, 1x8+2x4, 1x164x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Number of processors installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1151 (Socket H4)BGA 1168
SteppingDiffersR0F0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers64 GB16 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs34.1 GB/s25.6 GB/s
TcaseKnown for one71 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one1.35 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1333 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970Not available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB16 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19120x1616
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersPCMini PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® H170Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive1 differ
Optical drives quantityDiffers10
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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 quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackYesYes
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini PC
VolumeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.45 L
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeNo
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features10 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819685214
Processor codeDiffersSR2BTSR23W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, AVX 2.0, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ScalabilityKnown for one1SUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2015CUnknown — 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-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers104 mm115 mm
DepthDiffers340 mm111 mm
HeightDiffers358 mm35 mm
WeightDiffers6.38 kg295 g
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEMC: CE/FCC/C‐TICK/VCCI/BSMI Safety: UL(CUL), CB(CE LVD), GOST, KCC, BSMI
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one190 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one400 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one592 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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