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MSI Aegis X-037EU vs MSI Codex -003EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 94identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Aegis X-037EU has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Codex -003EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 (4.2 GHz vs 4 GHz). The MSI Aegis X-037EU has 0.6 GHz more processor frequency than the MSI Codex -003EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 (4 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The MSI Aegis X-037EU has 26 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the MSI Codex -003EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 (91 W vs 65 W). Only the MSI Aegis X-037EU has Wi-Fi. Only the MSI Codex -003EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700 has DVI port.

  • Processor model
    • Aegis X-037EU:i7-6700K
    • Codex -003EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:i7-6700
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aegis X-037EU:4.2 GHz
    • Codex -003EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aegis X-037EU:4 GHz
    • Codex -003EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:3.4 GHz
  • Bus type
    • Aegis X-037EU:DMI2
    • Codex -003EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:DMI3
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Aegis X-037EU:91 W
    • Codex -003EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:65 W
  • Tcase
    • Aegis X-037EU:64 °C
    • Codex -003EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:71 °C
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Aegis X-037EU:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
    • Codex -003EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:2x8, 1x8+2x4, 1x16
  • Memory clock speeds supported by processor
    • Aegis X-037EU:1600,2133 MHz
    • Codex -003EU Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700:1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz

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Comparison of Aegis X-037EU, Codex-003EU
159 specifications
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700Ki7-6700
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.2 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers4 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor cache8 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
System bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Desktop seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Desktop series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs91 W65 W
TcaseDiffers64 °C71 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x42x8, 1x8+2x4, 1x16
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of QPI linksKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1151 (Socket H4)LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingR0R0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor64 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1600,2133 MHz1333,1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs34.2 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory voltage supported by processor1.35 V1.35 V
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 8 GB1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x DIMM
Memory clock speed2133 MHz2133 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.25 TB2 TB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity2 TB2 TB
HDD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5/3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedNoNo
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
Discrete graphics card memory8 GB8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR5XGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency350 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1150 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card ID19121912
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
NVIDIA G-SYNCYesYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRYesYes
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Market positioningGamingGaming
Virtual Reality (VR) readyYesYes
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z170Intel® Z170
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers74
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 quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portDiffersNoYes
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers12
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one600 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis typeDesktopDesktop
Product colourBlackBlack
Placement supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10Windows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features8 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel TSX-NIYesYes
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819588196
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability1S1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationDiffersPCG 2015DPCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2BT
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers169.9 mm195 mm
DepthDiffers433.2 mm500 mm
HeightDiffers376.1 mm455 mm
WeightDiffers10.5 kg12 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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