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ASUS VivoPC M32AD-SP045S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S vs MSI Nightblade MI2C-048EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400

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  • 116specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 61identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • VivoPC M32AD-SP045S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Nightblade MI2C-048EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • VivoPC M32AD-SP045S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Nightblade MI2C-048EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • VivoPC M32AD-SP045S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:i7-4790S
    • Nightblade MI2C-048EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:i5-6400
  • Processor threads
    • VivoPC M32AD-SP045S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:8
    • Nightblade MI2C-048EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • VivoPC M32AD-SP045S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:4 GHz
    • Nightblade MI2C-048EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • VivoPC M32AD-SP045S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:3.2 GHz
    • Nightblade MI2C-048EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • VivoPC M32AD-SP045S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:8 MB
    • Nightblade MI2C-048EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:6 MB
  • Bus type
    • VivoPC M32AD-SP045S PC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:DMI
    • Nightblade MI2C-048EU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:DMI3

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Comparison of M32AD-SP045S, MI2C-048EU
162 specifications
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-4790Si5-6400
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI3
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-4700 Desktop seriesIntel Core i5-6400 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSkylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W65 W
TcaseDiffers71.35 °C71 °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 linksKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600 MHz2133,1333,1600,1866 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory voltage supported by processorDiffers1.5 V1.35 V
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaHDDHDD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, Memory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, xD, SDHCUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 720NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4600Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB64 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.112.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4121912
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Performance1 differ
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® H81Intel® B150
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity11
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,1000,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
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)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
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 quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Poweridentical
Power supply350 W350 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerDesktop
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack, Red
Placement supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features12 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8080888185
Processor codeDiffersSR1QMSR2BY
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability1S1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationDiffersPCG 2013CPCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers176 mm127.6 mm
DepthDiffers380 mm340.6 mm
HeightDiffers408.5 mm234.8 mm
WeightDiffers8.29 kg8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one235 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one496 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one514 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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