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ASUS VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U vs MSI Nightblade MI-021TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S

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  • 55differ
  • 66identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U has 2 th gen Intel® Core™ i5 more processor generation than the MSI Nightblade MI-021TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S (6th gen Intel® Core™ i5 vs 4th gen Intel® Core™ i5). The MSI Nightblade MI-021TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S has 2 more processor cores than the ASUS VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U (4 vs 2). The MSI Nightblade MI-021TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S has 0.6 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U (3.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). Only the ASUS VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U has card reader integrated. Only the ASUS VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U has Intel Clear Video Technology.

  • Processor generation
    • VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Nightblade MI-021TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:i5-6200U
    • Nightblade MI-021TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S:i5-4460S
  • Processor cores
    • VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:2
    • Nightblade MI-021TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:2.8 GHz
    • Nightblade MI-021TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:2.3 GHz
    • Nightblade MI-021TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S:2.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:3 MB
    • Nightblade MI-021TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S:6 MB
  • Bus type
    • VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:QPI
    • Nightblade MI-021TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S:DMI2
  • System bus rate
    • VivoMini VM65-G012Z PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:4 GT/s
    • Nightblade MI-021TW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4460S:5 GT/s

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Comparison of VM65-G012Z, MI-021TW
172 specifications
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-6200Ui5-4460S
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6200 seriesIntel Core i5-4400 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeHaswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W65 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source71.35 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
SteppingDiffersD1C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1866,2133,1600 MHz1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs34.1 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 V
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM2x DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers2133 MHz1600 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of storage drives installed11
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers1916412
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
Graphics card Open GL supportYesYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics card DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Graphics card DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Graphics card HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersMini PCPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® B85
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers65 W350 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersMini PCSmall Desktop
Liquid cooling systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
VolumeKnown for one2 LUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features10 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819380818
Processor codeDiffersSR2EYSR1QQ
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2013C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers190 mm127.6 mm
DepthDiffers190 mm340.6 mm
HeightDiffers56.2 mm234.8 mm
WeightDiffers1.2 kg8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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