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ASUS VivoPC M32CD-0131C640UMT PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400 vs MSI Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U

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  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS VivoPC M32CD-0131C640UMT PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400 has 2 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U (4 vs 2). The ASUS VivoPC M32CD-0131C640UMT PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400 has 0.3 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U (3.3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The ASUS VivoPC M32CD-0131C640UMT PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400 has 0.3 GHz more processor frequency than the MSI Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U (2.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Only the ASUS VivoPC M32CD-0131C640UMT PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400 has card reader integrated. Only the MSI Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U has Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology).

  • Processor family
    • VivoPC M32CD-0131C640UMT PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • VivoPC M32CD-0131C640UMT PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • VivoPC M32CD-0131C640UMT PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:i5-6400
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:i7-5500U
  • Processor cores
    • VivoPC M32CD-0131C640UMT PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:4
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • VivoPC M32CD-0131C640UMT PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:3.3 GHz
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • VivoPC M32CD-0131C640UMT PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:2.7 GHz
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • VivoPC M32CD-0131C640UMT PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:6 MB
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:4 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • VivoPC M32CD-0131C640UMT PC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:Smart Cache
    • Cubi -231XTW Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U:L3

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Comparison of M32CD-0131C640UMT, Cubi-231XTW
154 specifications
Processor23 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i55th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-6400i7-5500U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 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 i5-6400 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 configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Number of processors installed11
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 processorDiffers2133,1333,1600,1866 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
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memory16 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
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDHCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot 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 memoryDiffers64 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)950 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19120x1616
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersPCMini PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® H110Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive1 differ
Optical drives quantityDiffers10
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 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)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 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 quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersTowerMini PC
VolumeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.45 L
Liquid cooling systemNoNo
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeNo
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features5 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
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)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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)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 CacheYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8818585214
Processor codeDiffersSR2BYSR23W
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1AVX 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)DiffersNoYes
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
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
WidthDiffers176 mm115 mm
DepthDiffers408.5 mm111 mm
HeightDiffers380 mm35 mm
WeightDiffers8.29 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
Expansion slotsidentical
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 one240 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one495 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one500 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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