| Processor15 differ |
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| Processor manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
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| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 | Intel® Core™ i7 |
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| Processor generationDiffers | 8th gen Intel® Core™ i7 | 7th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
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| Processor modelDiffers | i7-8550U | i7-7700 |
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| Processor cores | 4 | 4 |
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| Processor threads | 8 | 8 |
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| Processor boost frequencyDiffers | 4 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
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| Processor frequencyDiffers | 1.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
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| Processor cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
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| Processor cache type | Smart Cache | Smart Cache |
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| Bus typeDiffers | OPI | DMI3 |
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| System bus rateDiffers | 4 GT/s | 8 GT/s |
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| Processor lithography | 14 nm | 14 nm |
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| Processor operating modes | 64-bit | 64-bit |
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| Processor codenameDiffers | Kaby Lake R | Kaby Lake |
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| Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs | 15 W | 65 W |
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| Configurable TDP-upKnown for one | 25 W | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one | 2 GHz | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Configurable TDP-downKnown for one | 10 W | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one | 0.8 GHz | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Tjunction | 100 °C | 100 °C |
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| Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers | 12 | 16 |
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| PCI Express configurationsDiffers | 1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1 | 1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8 |
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| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 | 3.0 |
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| Number of processors installed | 1 | 1 |
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| Processor socketDiffers | BGA 1356 | LGA 1151 (Socket H4) |
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| SteppingDiffers | Y0 | B0 |
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| Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers | 32 GB | 64 GB |
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| Memory types supported by processorDiffers | DDR4-SDRAM | DDR3L, DDR4-SDRAM |
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| Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers | 2133,2400 MHz | 1333,1600,2133,2400 MHz |
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| Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one | 34.1 GB/s | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| ECC supported by processor | No | No |
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| Processor seriesKnown for one | —Unknown — not stated by the source | Intel Core i7-7700 Desktop series |
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| TcaseKnown for one | —Unknown — not stated by the source | 100 °C |
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| Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one | —Unknown — not stated by the source | 1.35 V |
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| Ports & interfaces7 differ |
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| USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers | 1 | 4 |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 | 3 |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers | 2 | 1 |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 0 | 0 |
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| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 0 | 0 |
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| Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity | 0 | 0 |
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| Number of Thunderbolt 3 ports with PowerShare supportKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| HDMI ports quantityDiffers | 1 | 2 |
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| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 | 1 |
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| Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one | Yes | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Headphone outputsDiffers | 0 | 1 |
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| Line-outDiffers | No | Yes |
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| Line-inDiffers | No | Yes |
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| Microphone inDiffers | No | Yes |
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| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 0 | 0 |
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| DVI port | No | No |
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| Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Alienware graphics amplifier portKnown for one | No | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| eSATA ports quantityKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| S/PDIF out portKnown for one | No | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| DC-in jack | Yes | Yes |
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| SmartCard slotKnown for one | No | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Serial ports quantityKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Parallel ports quantityKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| RS‐232/422 portKnown for one | No | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Internal USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| GPIO (8-bit) ports quantityKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one | 1 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one | 1 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| On/off buttonKnown for one | Yes | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Expansion slotsidentical |
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| PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| PCI Express x1 (Gen 1.x) slotsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| PCI Express x4 (Gen 1.x) slotsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| PCI Express x4 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| PCI Express x8 slotsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| PCI Express x8 (Gen 1.x) slotsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| PCI Express x8 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| PCI Express x8 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| PCI Express x16 (Gen 1.x) slotsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| PCI Express x16 (Gen 2.x) slotsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slotsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Mini PCI Express slotsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| PCI slotsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| PCI-X slotsKnown for one | 0 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Processor special features6 differ |
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| CPU configuration (max) | 1 | 1 |
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| Embedded options availableDiffers | No | Yes |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes | Yes |
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| Execute Disable Bit | Yes | Yes |
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| Idle States | Yes | Yes |
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| Intel 64 | Yes | Yes |
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| Intel Clear Video Technology | Yes | Yes |
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| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes | Yes |
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| Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one | Yes | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 | 1.00 |
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| Intel Secure Key Technology version | 1.00 | 1.00 |
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| Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one | 1.00 | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | Yes | Yes |
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| Intel TSX-NIDiffers | No | Yes |
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| Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers | 0.00 | 1.00 |
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| Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers | No | Yes |
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| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes | Yes |
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| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes | Yes |
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| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes | Yes |
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| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes | Yes |
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| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes | Yes |
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| Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID) | Yes | Yes |
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| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes | Yes |
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| Intel® OS Guard | Yes | Yes |
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| Intel® Secure Key | Yes | Yes |
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| Processor ARK IDDiffers | 122589 | 97128 |
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| Processor package sizeDiffers | 42 x 24 mm | 37.5 x 37.5 mm |
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| Supported instruction sets | AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
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| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes | Yes |
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| Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one | Yes | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 | 2.0 |
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| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes | Yes |
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| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes | Yes |
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| Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one | Yes | —Unknown — not stated by the source |
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| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes | Yes |
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| Conflict-Free processor | Yes | Yes |
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| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one | —Unknown — not stated by the source | Yes |
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| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one | —Unknown — not stated by the source | 1.00 |
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| Processor codeKnown for one | —Unknown — not stated by the source | SR338 |
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| ScalabilityKnown for one | —Unknown — not stated by the source | 1S |
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| Thermal solution specificationKnown for one | —Unknown — not stated by the source | PCG 2015C |
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