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Dell 3250 + Microsoft Office 2016 vs MSI Nightblade MI-026RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S

129specifications compared
56differ
73identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Nightblade MI-026RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S has 4 more processor threads than the Dell 3250 + Microsoft Office 2016 (8 vs 4). The MSI Nightblade MI-026RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S has 0.7 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Dell 3250 + Microsoft Office 2016 (4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The MSI Nightblade MI-026RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S has 0.5 GHz more processor frequency than the Dell 3250 + Microsoft Office 2016 (3.2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). Only the MSI Nightblade MI-026RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S has discrete graphics card. Only the MSI Nightblade MI-026RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S has embedded options available.

Processor family
- 3250 + Microsoft Office 2016:Intel® Core™ i5
- Nightblade MI-026RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- 3250 + Microsoft Office 2016:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Nightblade MI-026RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- 3250 + Microsoft Office 2016:i5-6400
- Nightblade MI-026RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:i7-4790S
Processor threads
- 3250 + Microsoft Office 2016:4
- Nightblade MI-026RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:8
Processor boost frequency
- 3250 + Microsoft Office 2016:3.3 GHz
- Nightblade MI-026RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:4 GHz
Processor frequency
- 3250 + Microsoft Office 2016:2.7 GHz
- Nightblade MI-026RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:3.2 GHz
Processor cache
- 3250 + Microsoft Office 2016:6 MB
- Nightblade MI-026RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:8 MB
Bus type
- 3250 + Microsoft Office 2016:DMI3
- Nightblade MI-026RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S:DMI

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Comparison of 3250 + Microsoft Office 2016, MI-026RU
176 specifications	A Dell 3250 + Microsoft Office 2016 View product	B MSI Nightblade MI-026RU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4790S Model MI-026RU View product
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-6400	i7-4790S
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.3 GHz	4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	3.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus typeDiffers	DMI3	DMI
System bus rateDiffers	8 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-6400 Desktop series	Intel Core i7-4700 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Haswell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 W	65 W
TcaseDiffers	71 °C	71.35 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)	LGA 1150 (Socket H3)
SteppingDiffers	R0	C0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	2133,1333,1600,1866 MHz	1333,1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs	34.1 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for one	1.35 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of QPI linksKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x DIMM	2x DIMM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Non-ECCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of storage drives installed	1	1
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA III	SATA III
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 530	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	64 GB	1.7 GB
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	950 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	11.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1912	0x412
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphics card DVI-D ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Graphics card DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics card DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Graphics card HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance2 differ
Product type	PC	PC
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® H110	Intel® B85
Compatible processor seriesKnown for one	Intel® Pentium®	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsDiffers	5.1 channels	7.1 channels
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantity	1	1
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	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
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Line-out	Yes	Yes
Line-in	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	180 W	350 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	SFF	Small Desktop
Placement supportedKnown for one	Horizontal/Vertical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of 5.25" baysKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Red
Liquid cooling systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office 2016	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features10 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
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 Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88185	80808
Processor codeDiffers	SR2BY	SR1QM
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability	1S	1S
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationDiffers	PCG 2015C	PCG 2013C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	10 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 3048 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	-15.2 - 10668 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	92.6 mm	127.6 mm
DepthDiffers	293 mm	340.6 mm
HeightDiffers	290 mm	234.8 mm
WeightDiffers	4.81 kg	8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables included	AC	AC
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	FCC, UL	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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