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Dell 5040 SFF + KB vs MSI Nightblade X2-085E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 73identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • 5040 SFF + KB:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Nightblade X2-085E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 5040 SFF + KB:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Nightblade X2-085E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • 5040 SFF + KB:i5-6500
    • Nightblade X2-085E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:i7-6700K
  • Processor threads
    • 5040 SFF + KB:4
    • Nightblade X2-085E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 5040 SFF + KB:3.6 GHz
    • Nightblade X2-085E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:4.2 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 5040 SFF + KB:3.2 GHz
    • Nightblade X2-085E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 5040 SFF + KB:6 MB
    • Nightblade X2-085E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:8 MB
  • Bus type
    • 5040 SFF + KB:DMI3
    • Nightblade X2-085E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:DMI2

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Comparison of 5040 SFF + KB, X2-085E
182 specifications
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-6500i7-6700K
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz4.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB8 MB
Bus typeDiffersDMI3DMI2
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6500 Desktop seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Desktop series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs65 W91 W
TcaseDiffers71 °C64 °C
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers2133,1333,1600,1866 MHz1600,2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs34.1 GB/s34.2 GB/s
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Memory4 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Non-ECCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Storage7 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.12 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of storage drives installedDiffers12
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
HDD sizeDiffers3.5"2.5/3.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1150 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® Q170Intel® Z170
Compatible processor seriesKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i3, Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers21
Serial ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x4 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers180 W500 W
Power supply input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersSFFDesktop
Placement supportedKnown for oneHorizontal/VerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 10 Home
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 10 HomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8818488195
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2BXUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal solution specificationDiffersPCG 2015CPCG 2015D
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 65 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15.2 - 10668 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers92.6 mm175.7 mm
DepthDiffers292 mm345.8 mm
HeightDiffers290 mm277.3 mm
WeightDiffers4.48 kg10 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNahimic audio enhancer
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver

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