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GIGABYTE BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U vs GIGABYTE BRIX GB-EKi3A-7100 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U DDR4-SDRAM

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  • 34differ
  • 86identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:Intel® Core™ i7
    • BRIX GB-EKi3A-7100 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U DDR4-SDRAM:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • BRIX GB-EKi3A-7100 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U DDR4-SDRAM:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:i7-8550U
    • BRIX GB-EKi3A-7100 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U DDR4-SDRAM:i3-7100U
  • Processor cores
    • BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:4
    • BRIX GB-EKi3A-7100 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U DDR4-SDRAM:2
  • Processor threads
    • BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:8
    • BRIX GB-EKi3A-7100 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U DDR4-SDRAM:4
  • Processor frequency
    • BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:1.8 GHz
    • BRIX GB-EKi3A-7100 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U DDR4-SDRAM:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:8 MB
    • BRIX GB-EKi3A-7100 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U DDR4-SDRAM:3 MB
  • Processor codename
    • BRIX GB-BRi7H-8550 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:Kaby Lake R
    • BRIX GB-EKi3A-7100 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U DDR4-SDRAM:Kaby Lake

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Comparison of GB-BRi7H-8550, GB-EKi3A-7100
151 specifications
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-8550Ui3-7100U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Bus typeOPIOPI
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RKaby Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers10 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
SteppingDiffersY0H0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L, DDR4-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers2133,2400 MHz1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)34.1 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers2400 MHz2133 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB0 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Card reader integratedNoNo
Intel® Optane™ Memory module installedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59170x5916
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
Performanceidentical
Product typeMini PCMini PC
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Number of antenna connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity11
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionDiffers2.0a2.0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputs00
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
DC-in jackYesYes
RS‐232/422 portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off buttonKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Power supply input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V19 V
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersUCFFMini PC
VolumeDiffers0.63 L0.76 L
Panel mounting interface75 x 75,100 x 100 mm75 x 75,100 x 100 mm
VESA mountingYesYes
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product colourBlackBlack
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features4 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers12258995442
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2ZW
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio chipRealtek ALC255Realtek ALC255
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers112.6 mm180 mm
DepthDiffers119.4 mm117 mm
HeightDiffers46.8 mm36 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source978 g
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows 10 HomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
VESA mount includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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