Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

ASUS VivoMini UN65-M056Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U vs ASUS VivoMini VC65-G173Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400T

123specifications compared
46differ
77identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- VivoMini UN65-M056Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U:Intel® Core™ i3
- VivoMini VC65-G173Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400T:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- VivoMini UN65-M056Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- VivoMini VC65-G173Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400T:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- VivoMini UN65-M056Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U:i3-6100U
- VivoMini VC65-G173Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400T:i5-6400T
Processor cores
- VivoMini UN65-M056Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U:2
- VivoMini VC65-G173Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400T:4
Processor frequency
- VivoMini UN65-M056Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U:2.3 GHz
- VivoMini VC65-G173Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400T:2.2 GHz
Processor cache
- VivoMini UN65-M056Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U:3 MB
- VivoMini VC65-G173Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400T:6 MB
Bus type
- VivoMini UN65-M056Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U:QPI
- VivoMini VC65-G173Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400T:DMI3
System bus rate
- VivoMini UN65-M056Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U:4 GT/s
- VivoMini VC65-G173Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400T:8 GT/s

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Comparison of UN65-M056Z, VC65-G173Z
148 specifications	A ASUS VivoMini UN65-M056Z Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Model UN65-M056Z View product	B ASUS VivoMini VC65-G173Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400T Model VC65-G173Z View product
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-6100U	i5-6400T
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	DMI3
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-6100 series	Intel Core i5-6400 Desktop series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	35 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingDiffers	D1	R0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1866,2133,1600 MHz	2133,1333,1600,1866 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	34.1 GB/s	34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 GHz
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	66 °C
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.35 V
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	2x DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	128 GB	128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD-RW
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	128 GB	128 GB
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	1.7 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	1000 MHz	950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1916	0x1912
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	950 MHz
Performanceidentical
Product type	Mini PC	Mini PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® H110
Optical drive1 differ
Optical drives quantityDiffers	0	1
Network2 differ
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 standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	65 W	90 W
Design2 differ
Chassis type	Mini PC	Mini PC
VolumeDiffers	0.7 L	2 L
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Pro
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features8 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
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 Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
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 versionDiffers	1.00	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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88180	88187
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EU	SR2BS
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 X 24 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
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)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	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 2015A
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	131 mm	197.5 mm
DepthDiffers	131 mm	196.3 mm
HeightDiffers	42 mm	61.9 mm
WeightDiffers	600 g	2.2 kg
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	BSMI/CE/FCC/UL/CCC/Energy Star/WiFi/RF/VCCI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Home office, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source

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