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ASUS Chromebox СN62-G008U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U vs MSI Nightblade B85C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460

124specifications compared
62differ
62identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Nightblade B85C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460 has 2 more processor cores than the ASUS Chromebox СN62-G008U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U (4 vs 2). The MSI Nightblade B85C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460 has 1.1 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS Chromebox СN62-G008U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U (3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The MSI Nightblade B85C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460 has 3 MB more processor cache than the ASUS Chromebox СN62-G008U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U (6 MB vs 3 MB). Only the ASUS Chromebox СN62-G008U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U has card reader integrated. Only the MSI Nightblade B85C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460 has DVI port.

Processor family
- Chromebox СN62-G008U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U:Intel® Core™ i3
- Nightblade B85C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Chromebox СN62-G008U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Nightblade B85C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Chromebox СN62-G008U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U:i3-5010U
- Nightblade B85C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:i5-4460
Processor cores
- Chromebox СN62-G008U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U:2
- Nightblade B85C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:4
Processor frequency
- Chromebox СN62-G008U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U:2.1 GHz
- Nightblade B85C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:3.2 GHz
Processor cache
- Chromebox СN62-G008U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U:3 MB
- Nightblade B85C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:6 MB
Processor cache type
- Chromebox СN62-G008U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U:L3
- Nightblade B85C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:Smart Cache
Bus type
- Chromebox СN62-G008U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U:DMI2
- Nightblade B85C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460:DMI

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Comparison of СN62-G008U, B85C
164 specifications	A ASUS Chromebox СN62-G008U Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5010U Model СN62-G008U View product	B MSI Nightblade B85C Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460 Model B85C View product
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	5th gen Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-5010U	i5-4460
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-5000 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-4400 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Haswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	84 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	105 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4, 4x1	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
SteppingDiffers	F0	C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	1333,1600 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 GHz
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72.72 °C
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x DIMM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	16 GB	2 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 TB
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5500	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	16 GB	1.024 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	900 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2	11.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x1616	0x412
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers	4.3	4.0
Graphics card Open GL support	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Mini PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® B85
Optical drive1 differ
Optical drives quantityDiffers	0	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	4
DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	65 W	350 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	USFF	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Liquid cooling system	No	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Placement supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Vertical
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	ChromeOS	Windows 10 Home
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features15 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	84697	80817
Processor codeDiffers	SR23Z	SR1QK
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24x 1.3 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
ScalabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1S
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCG 2013D
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	124 mm	175.7 mm
DepthDiffers	124 mm	345.8 mm
HeightDiffers	42 mm	277.3 mm
WeightDiffers	600 g	10 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	No	No
Keyboard included	No	No
VESA mount includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	BSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/Energy Star/RCM/WiFi/RF/VCCI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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