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MSI Cubi -086TW PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U vs MSI Nightblade MI2C-042FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400

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  • 107specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 56identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • Cubi -086TW PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Nightblade MI2C-042FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Cubi -086TW PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:i5-5200U
    • Nightblade MI2C-042FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:i5-6400
  • Processor cores
    • Cubi -086TW PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:2
    • Nightblade MI2C-042FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Cubi -086TW PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:2.7 GHz
    • Nightblade MI2C-042FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:3.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Cubi -086TW PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:2.2 GHz
    • Nightblade MI2C-042FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:2.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Cubi -086TW PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:3 MB
    • Nightblade MI2C-042FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:6 MB
  • Bus type
    • Cubi -086TW PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:DMI2
    • Nightblade MI2C-042FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:DMI3
  • System bus rate
    • Cubi -086TW PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U:5 GT/s
    • Nightblade MI2C-042FR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6400:8 GT/s

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175 specifications
Processor21 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-5200Ui5-6400
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-6400 Desktop series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSkylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W65 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source71 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
SteppingDiffersF0R0
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers16 GB64 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3L-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM, DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600 MHz2133,1333,1600,1866 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory voltage supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.35 V
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one105 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers1333 MHz2133 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB64 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16161912
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics card DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Graphics card DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Graphics card HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product typeDiffersMini PCPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® B150
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.1 channels
Optical drive1 differ
Optical drives quantityDiffers01
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers65 W350 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Placement supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVertical
Liquid cooling systemNoNo
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, Red
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features6 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheDiffersNoYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521288185
Processor codeDiffersSR23YSR2BY
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2015C
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers115 mm127.6 mm
DepthDiffers111 mm340.6 mm
HeightDiffers35 mm234.8 mm
WeightDiffers295 g8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneRealtek ALC283Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneEMC: CE/FCC/C‐TICK/VCCI/BSMI Safety: UL(CUL), CB(CE LVD), GOST, KCC, BSMIUnknown — not stated by the source

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