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MSI Wind Box DC520-012EU vs MSI Wind Box DC520-017EU

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 89identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Wind Box DC520-012EU:E5700
    • Wind Box DC520-017EU:E5800
  • Processor frequency
    • Wind Box DC520-012EU:3 GHz
    • Wind Box DC520-017EU:3.2 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Wind Box DC520-012EU:15
    • Wind Box DC520-017EU:16
  • Internal memory
    • Wind Box DC520-012EU:2 GB
    • Wind Box DC520-017EU:4 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • Wind Box DC520-012EU:DDR2-SDRAM
    • Wind Box DC520-017EU:DDR3-SDRAM
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Wind Box DC520-012EU:2 x 1 GB
    • Wind Box DC520-017EU:2 x 2 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Wind Box DC520-012EU:320 GB
    • Wind Box DC520-017EU:500 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Wind Box DC520-012EU:Intel® GMA 3150
    • Wind Box DC520-017EU:Intel® GMA X4500

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Comparison of Wind Box DC520-012EU, Wind Box DC520-017EU
109 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Pentium®Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersE5700E5800
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor front side bus800 MHz800 MHz
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Pentium E5000 Series for DesktopIntel Pentium E5000 Series for Desktop
Processor codenameWolfdaleWolfdale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W65 W
Tcase74.1 °C74.1 °C
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)LGA 775 (Socket T)
Number of Processing Die Transistors228 M228 M
Processing Die size82 mm²82 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1516
SteppingR0R0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 1 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Card reader integratedYesYes
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 3150Intel® GMA X4500
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.256 GB
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® G41
Motherboard southbridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel ICH7
Audio output channels7.1 channels7.1 channels
Networkidentical
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-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity66
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portYesYes
PS/2 ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
eSATA ports quantity11
S/PDIF out portYesYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Poweridentical
Power supply120 W120 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmall Desktop
Product colourBlackBlack
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special features1 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers4280142802
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGTG
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width65 mm65 mm
Depth300 mm300 mm
Height260.7 mm260.7 mm

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