Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

ASUS VivoPC VM60-G118R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U vs MSI 2M Intel Pentium G G3250

121specifications compared
48differ
73identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- VivoPC VM60-G118R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Intel® Core™ i3
- 2M Intel Pentium G G3250:Intel Pentium G
Processor model
- VivoPC VM60-G118R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:i3-3217U
- 2M Intel Pentium G G3250:G3250
Processor threads
- VivoPC VM60-G118R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:4
- 2M Intel Pentium G G3250:2
Processor frequency
- VivoPC VM60-G118R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:1.8 GHz
- 2M Intel Pentium G G3250:3.2 GHz
Processor codename
- VivoPC VM60-G118R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:Ivy Bridge
- 2M Intel Pentium G G3250:Haswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- VivoPC VM60-G118R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:17 W
- 2M Intel Pentium G G3250:53 W
PCI Express slots version
- VivoPC VM60-G118R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:2.0
- 2M Intel Pentium G G3250:3.0
Processor socket
- VivoPC VM60-G118R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U:BGA 1023
- 2M Intel Pentium G G3250:LGA 1150 (Socket H3)

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Comparison of VM60-G118R, 2M
164 specifications	A ASUS VivoPC VM60-G118R Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Model VM60-G118R View product	B MSI 2M Intel Pentium G G3250 Model 2M View product
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel Pentium G
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-3217U	G3250
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series	Intel Pentium G3000 series for Desktop
Processor codenameDiffers	Ivy Bridge	Haswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	53 W
TjunctionKnown for one	105 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1023	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	18	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	L1	C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	32 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1333,1600 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	25.6 GB/s	21.3 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffers	No	Yes
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72 °C
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
ECCKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of storage drives installed	1	1
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA III	SATA III
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD, MMC	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
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 modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x166	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.1
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Mini PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	Intel® H81
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	0	0
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	4	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	65 W	300 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Nettop	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 colourDiffers	Black, Metallic	Black
Placement supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Horizontal/Vertical
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Trial softwareDiffers	Anti-Virus, MS Office 2013	MS Office 2013, Anti-Virus
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Adobe Acrobat Reader ASUS WebStorage Intel Smart Connect Technology Window Live	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features16 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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)	No	No
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)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-x	VT-x
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65697	83538
Processor codeDiffers	SR0N9	SR1K7
Processor package sizeDiffers	31 x 24 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	No	No
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ScalabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1S
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCG 2013C
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster	Realtek ALC887
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	190 mm	101.7 mm
DepthDiffers	190 mm	392.4 mm
HeightDiffers	56.2 mm	339.7 mm
WeightDiffers	1.2 kg	7.82 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	No	No
Keyboard included	No	No
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC

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