Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

MSI 3 Silent S-028XTR vs MSI N 8GL-012TR

94specifications compared
38differ
56identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI 3 Silent S-028XTR has 2 more processor threads than the MSI N 8GL-012TR (4 vs 2). The MSI 3 Silent S-028XTR has 2.8 GHz more processor frequency than the MSI N 8GL-012TR (3.9 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The MSI N 8GL-012TR has 1 MB more processor cache than the MSI 3 Silent S-028XTR (4 MB vs 3 MB). Only the MSI 3 Silent S-028XTR has Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology). Processor family: Intel® Core™ i3 on the MSI 3 Silent S-028XTR, Intel® Celeron® on the MSI N 8GL-012TR.

Processor family
- 3 Silent S-028XTR:Intel® Core™ i3
- N 8GL-012TR:Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- 3 Silent S-028XTR:i3-7100
- N 8GL-012TR:N4000
Processor threads
- 3 Silent S-028XTR:4
- N 8GL-012TR:2
Processor frequency
- 3 Silent S-028XTR:3.9 GHz
- N 8GL-012TR:1.1 GHz
Processor cache
- 3 Silent S-028XTR:3 MB
- N 8GL-012TR:4 MB
Processor codename
- 3 Silent S-028XTR:Kaby Lake
- N 8GL-012TR:Gemini Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- 3 Silent S-028XTR:51 W
- N 8GL-012TR:6 W
Tjunction
- 3 Silent S-028XTR:100 °C
- N 8GL-012TR:105 °C

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Comparison of 3 Silent S-028XTR, N 8GL-012TR
132 specifications	A MSI 3 Silent S-028XTR View product	B MSI N 8GL-012TR View product
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Celeron®
Processor generationKnown for one	7th gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-7100	N4000
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	3.9 GHz	1.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Smart Cache	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI3	Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one	8 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake	Gemini Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	51 W	6 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	6
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8	1x2, 1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x1, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
Number of processors installed	1	1
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1151 (Socket H4)	BGA 1090
SteppingKnown for one	S0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers	64 GB	8 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM, LPDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers	1333,1600,2133,2400 MHz	2400 MHz
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 GHz
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.8 W
Memory3 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers	2133 MHz	2400 MHz
Memory channels	Dual-channel	Dual-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	32 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Storage media	SSD	SSD
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	32 GB
Card reader integrated	No	No
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card	No	No
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 630	Intel® UHD Graphics 600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	64 GB	8 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)	3	3
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5912	0x3185
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	650 MHz
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
Performanceidentical
Product type	Mini PC	Mini PC
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	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 & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
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 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
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionDiffers	1.4	2.0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	2	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputs	0	0
Microphone in	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	65 W	40 W
Designidentical
Chassis type	Mini PC	Mini PC
Product colour	Black	Black
FanlessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	FreeDOS	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
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 Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	97455	128988
Processor codeKnown for one	SR35C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	25 x 24 mm
ScalabilityKnown for one	1S	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for one	PCG 2015C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	159.6 mm	116 mm
DepthDiffers	110.2 mm	112 mm
HeightDiffers	69.5 mm	44.5 mm
WeightDiffers	1.27 kg	555 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.36 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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