Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

ASUS VivoPC VM42-S021V PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U vs MSI Cubi -006BUS PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U

117specifications compared
46differ
71identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi -006BUS PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U has 248 U more processor model than the ASUS VivoPC VM42-S021V PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U (3205U vs 2957U). The MSI Cubi -006BUS PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS VivoPC VM42-S021V PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U (1.5 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The ASUS VivoPC VM42-S021V PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U has 8 nm more processor lithography than the MSI Cubi -006BUS PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U (22 nm vs 14 nm). Only the MSI Cubi -006BUS PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U has Intel FDI Technology. Only the MSI Cubi -006BUS PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U has Intel Fast Memory Access.

Processor model
- VivoPC VM42-S021V PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:2957U
- Cubi -006BUS PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U:3205U
Processor frequency
- VivoPC VM42-S021V PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:1.4 GHz
- Cubi -006BUS PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U:1.5 GHz
Processor cache type
- VivoPC VM42-S021V PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:Smart Cache
- Cubi -006BUS PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U:L3
Processor lithography
- VivoPC VM42-S021V PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:22 nm
- Cubi -006BUS PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U:14 nm
Processor operating modes
- VivoPC VM42-S021V PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:64-bit
- Cubi -006BUS PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U:32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codename
- VivoPC VM42-S021V PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:Haswell
- Cubi -006BUS PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U:Broadwell
Tjunction
- VivoPC VM42-S021V PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:100 °C
- Cubi -006BUS PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U:105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
- VivoPC VM42-S021V PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U:10
- Cubi -006BUS PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U:12

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Comparison of VM42-S021V, CUBI-006BUS
150 specifications	A ASUS VivoPC VM42-S021V PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 2957U Model VM42-S021V View product	B MSI Cubi -006BUS PC/workstation Intel® Celeron® 3205U Model CUBI-006BUS View product
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	2957U	3205U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.4 GHz	1.5 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor 2000 Series for Mobile	Intel Celeron Processor 3000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Broadwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 1x4	2x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
SteppingDiffers	D0	E0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	16 GB	16 GB
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-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
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 GHz
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	0 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	2x DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	0 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	100 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	800 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.2/12
Performanceidentical
Product type	Mini PC	Mini PC
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)
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4	4
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Poweridentical
Power supply	65 W	65 W
Design1 differ
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
Product colourDiffers	Silver	White
Chassis typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
Liquid cooling systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	No
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features15 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	0.00	0.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology version	0.00	0.00
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS Guard	No	No
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-x	VT-d, VT-x
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78942	84809
Processor codeDiffers	SR1DV	SR215
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster	Realtek ALC283
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	190 mm	115 mm
DepthDiffers	190 mm	111 mm
HeightDiffers	56.2 mm	35 mm
WeightDiffers	1.2 kg	295 g
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard includedDiffers	Yes	No
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	BSMI/CB/CE/FCC/UL/Energy Star/VCCI	EMC: CE/FCC/C‐TICK/VCCI/BSMI Safety: UL(CUL), CB(CE LVD), GOST, KCC, BSMI
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C

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