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ASUS K31AD-VN029D PC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170 vs HP 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + 2x Z23n

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  • 42differ
  • 60identical
  • 79known for one product only

Key differences

The HP 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + 2x Z23n has 2 more processor cores than the ASUS K31AD-VN029D PC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170 (4 vs 2). The ASUS K31AD-VN029D PC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170 has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the HP 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + 2x Z23n (3.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The HP 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + 2x Z23n has 5 MB more processor cache than the ASUS K31AD-VN029D PC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170 (8 MB vs 3 MB). Only the ASUS K31AD-VN029D PC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170 has card reader integrated. Only the HP 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + 2x Z23n has display included.

  • Processor family
    • K31AD-VN029D PC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:Intel® Core™ i3
    • 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + 2x Z23n:Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
  • Processor model
    • K31AD-VN029D PC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:i3-4170
    • 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + 2x Z23n:E3-1226V3
  • Processor cores
    • K31AD-VN029D PC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:2
    • 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + 2x Z23n:4
  • Processor frequency
    • K31AD-VN029D PC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:3.7 GHz
    • 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + 2x Z23n:3.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • K31AD-VN029D PC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:3 MB
    • 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + 2x Z23n:8 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • K31AD-VN029D PC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:L3
    • 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + 2x Z23n:Smart Cache
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • K31AD-VN029D PC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:54 W
    • 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + 2x Z23n:84 W
  • Memory types supported by processor
    • K31AD-VN029D PC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4170:DDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM
    • 230 MT + NVIDIA Quadro K420 + 2x Z23n:DDR3-SDRAM

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181 specifications
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Xeon® E3 V3 Family
Processor modelDiffersi3-4170E3-1226V3
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-4100 Desktop seriesIntel Xeon E3-1200 v3
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs54 W84 W
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 socketLGA 1150 (Socket H3)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
SteppingC0C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor1333,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorYesYes
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one72 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one1.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC, Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SDXC, MS PRO, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics P4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.111.2
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one41Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffersPCWorkstation
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H81Intel® C226
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
BD interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers36
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerMini Tower
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Product colourBlackBlack
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersFreeDOSWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8.1 Pro
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffersNoYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58.4 cm (23")
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000:1
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source178°
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source178°
Processor special features11 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography22 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 I/O Acceleration TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
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® 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 sourceNo
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® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7749080917
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 2013D
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1PLUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers180 mm170 mm
DepthDiffers350 mm442 mm
HeightDiffers390 mm399 mm
WeightDiffers8.6 kg8.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
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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