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ASUS K31AD-IN008D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170 vs MSI G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES

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  • 49identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES has 2 more processor cores than the ASUS K31AD-IN008D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170 (4 vs 2). The MSI G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES has 4 more processor threads than the ASUS K31AD-IN008D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170 (8 vs 4). The MSI G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES has 0.3 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS K31AD-IN008D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170 (4 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). Only the ASUS K31AD-IN008D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170 has ECC supported by processor. Only the ASUS K31AD-IN008D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170 has card reader integrated.

  • Processor family
    • K31AD-IN008D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:Intel® Core™ i3
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K31AD-IN008D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K31AD-IN008D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:i3-4170
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES:i7-6700K
  • Processor cores
    • K31AD-IN008D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:2
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES:4
  • Processor threads
    • K31AD-IN008D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:4
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES:8
  • Processor frequency
    • K31AD-IN008D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:3.7 GHz
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES:4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • K31AD-IN008D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:3 MB
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES:8 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • K31AD-IN008D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:L3
    • G65 6QF(SLI)-024ES:Smart Cache

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157 specifications
Processor22 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i36th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-4170i7-6700K
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.7 GHz4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-4100 Desktop seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSkylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs54 W91 W
TcaseDiffers72 °C64 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of QPI links00
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1150 (Socket H3)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingDiffersC0R0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers32 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600 MHz1600,2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s34.2 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffersYesNo
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one1.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.25 TB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of storage drives installedDiffers13
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SDXC, MS PRO, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.7 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1150 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.112.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers411912
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H81Intel® Z170
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,1000,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
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 quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers02
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerDesktop
Placement supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features7 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7749088195
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability1S1S
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationDiffersPCG 2013CPCG 2015D
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1PLUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers180 mm191.7 mm
DepthDiffers350 mm202.5 mm
HeightDiffers390 mm278 mm
WeightDiffers8.6 kg4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one490 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one510 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneBSMI/CB/CE/FCC/ETL/CCC/C-Tick/VCCIUnknown — not stated by the source

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