Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

HP Z2 Mini G3 + Z23n vs MSI 3 VR7RC-094DE

113specifications compared
37differ
76identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

Processor generation
- Z2 Mini G3 + Z23n:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- 3 VR7RC-094DE:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Z2 Mini G3 + Z23n:i7-6700
- 3 VR7RC-094DE:i7-7700
Processor boost frequency
- Z2 Mini G3 + Z23n:4 GHz
- 3 VR7RC-094DE:4.2 GHz
Processor frequency
- Z2 Mini G3 + Z23n:3.4 GHz
- 3 VR7RC-094DE:3.6 GHz
Processor codename
- Z2 Mini G3 + Z23n:Skylake
- 3 VR7RC-094DE:Kaby Lake
PCI Express configurations
- Z2 Mini G3 + Z23n:2x8, 1x8+2x4, 1x16
- 3 VR7RC-094DE:1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Stepping
- Z2 Mini G3 + Z23n:R0
- 3 VR7RC-094DE:B0
Memory types supported by processor
- Z2 Mini G3 + Z23n:DDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
- 3 VR7RC-094DE:DDR3L, DDR4-SDRAM

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Comparison of Z2 Mini G3 + Z23n, 3 VR7RC-094DE
168 specifications	A HP Z2 Mini G3 + Z23n View product	B MSI 3 VR7RC-094DE View product
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-6700	i7-7700
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4 GHz	4.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor cache	8 MB	8 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Bus type	DMI3	DMI3
System bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-6700 Desktop series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Kaby Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 W	65 W
TcaseKnown for one	71 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x8, 1x8+2x4, 1x16	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socket	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingDiffers	R0	B0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	64 GB	64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM	DDR3L, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz	1333,1600,2133,2400 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Known for one	34.1 GB/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory voltage supported by processor	1.35 V	1.35 V
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memory	32 GB	32 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed	2400 MHz	2400 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Non-ECCKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1.25 TB
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacity	256 GB	256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	PCI Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	No	No
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Intel® Optane™ Memory module installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® Quadro® M620	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 530	Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	64 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)	1150 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1912	0x5912
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
CUDAKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Workstation	PC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® C236	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.1 channels
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.2
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	4	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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 quantityDiffers	2	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
Line-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	135 W	450 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	Small Desktop	Desktop
Product colour	Black	Black
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Placement supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Vertical
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
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffers	Yes	No
Display diagonalKnown for one	58.4 cm (23")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display typeKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	1000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	250 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, horizontalKnown for one	178°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Viewing angle, verticalKnown for one	178°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	Yes	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
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) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	1.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	Yes	Yes
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88196	97128
Processor codeDiffers	SR2BT	SR338
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability	1S	1S
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, AVX 2.0, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specification	PCG 2015C	PCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Optane™ Memory ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	2040 mm	170 mm
DepthDiffers	216 mm	376 mm
HeightDiffers	216 mm	433 mm
WeightDiffers	58 g	8.05 kg
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC

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