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MSI Nightblade X2-072E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K vs MSI Nightblade X2-085E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K

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  • 144specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 136identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal memory
    • Nightblade X2-072E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:16 GB
    • Nightblade X2-085E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Nightblade X2-072E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:2.25 TB
    • Nightblade X2-085E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:1.12 TB
  • HDD capacity
    • Nightblade X2-072E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:2 TB
    • Nightblade X2-085E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:1 TB
  • Number of SSDs installed
    • Nightblade X2-072E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:2
    • Nightblade X2-085E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:1
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Nightblade X2-072E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980 Ti
    • Nightblade X2-085E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • Nightblade X2-072E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:6 GB
    • Nightblade X2-085E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:4 GB
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Nightblade X2-072E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:0
    • Nightblade X2-085E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:1
  • Audio system
    • Nightblade X2-072E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:HD
    • Nightblade X2-085E Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700K:Nahimic audio enhancer

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Comparison of X2-072E, X2-085E
160 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-6700Ki7-6700K
Processor cores44
Processor threads88
Processor boost frequency4.2 GHz4.2 GHz
Processor frequency4 GHz4 GHz
Processor cache8 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
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)91 W91 W
Tcase64 °C64 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
Number of QPI links00
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 processor1600,2133 MHz1600,2133 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)34.2 GB/s34.2 GB/s
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory voltage supported by processor1.35 V1.35 V
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed2133 MHz2133 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.25 TB1.12 TB
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Storage mediaHDD+SSDHDD+SSD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5/3.5"
Number of SSDs installedDiffers21
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceM.2M.2
Card reader integratedNoNo
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980 TiNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
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 memory1.7 GB1.7 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
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Graphics card Open GL supportYesYes
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Product typePCPC
Motherboard chipsetIntel® Z170Intel® Z170
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
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)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.24.2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
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 quantity11
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
DisplayPorts quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 quantity11
S/PDIF out portYesYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply500 W500 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeDesktopDesktop
Product colourBlack, RedBlack, Red
Number of 2.5" baysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
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 Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel HD GraphicsYesYes
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)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NIYesYes
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
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® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Processor ARK ID8819588195
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability1S1S
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationPCG 2015DPCG 2015D
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)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDNahimic audio enhancer
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width175.7 mm175.7 mm
Depth345.8 mm345.8 mm
Height277.3 mm277.3 mm
Weight10 kg10 kg
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT SilverEPEAT Silver
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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