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Zoostorm Mini Tower / G2030 / 12GB vs Zoostorm Mini Tower / i3-2120 / GT520 / 8GB

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  • 74specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 43identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The Zoostorm Mini Tower / i3-2120 / GT520 / 8GB has 2 more processor threads than the Zoostorm Mini Tower / G2030 / 12GB (4 vs 2). The Zoostorm Mini Tower / i3-2120 / GT520 / 8GB has 0.3 GHz more processor frequency than the Zoostorm Mini Tower / G2030 / 12GB (3.3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Zoostorm Mini Tower / i3-2120 / GT520 / 8GB has 10 nm more processor lithography than the Zoostorm Mini Tower / G2030 / 12GB (32 nm vs 22 nm). Only the Zoostorm Mini Tower / G2030 / 12GB has ECC supported by processor. Only the Zoostorm Mini Tower / i3-2120 / GT520 / 8GB has embedded options available.

  • Processor family
    • Mini Tower / G2030 / 12GB:Intel Pentium G
    • Mini Tower / i3-2120 / GT520 / 8GB:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Mini Tower / G2030 / 12GB:G2030
    • Mini Tower / i3-2120 / GT520 / 8GB:i3-2120
  • Processor threads
    • Mini Tower / G2030 / 12GB:2
    • Mini Tower / i3-2120 / GT520 / 8GB:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Mini Tower / G2030 / 12GB:3 GHz
    • Mini Tower / i3-2120 / GT520 / 8GB:3.3 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • Mini Tower / G2030 / 12GB:22 nm
    • Mini Tower / i3-2120 / GT520 / 8GB:32 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Mini Tower / G2030 / 12GB:Ivy Bridge
    • Mini Tower / i3-2120 / GT520 / 8GB:Sandy Bridge
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Mini Tower / G2030 / 12GB:55 W
    • Mini Tower / i3-2120 / GT520 / 8GB:65 W
  • Memory types supported by processor
    • Mini Tower / G2030 / 12GB:DDR3-SDRAM
    • Mini Tower / i3-2120 / GT520 / 8GB:DDR3 1066/1333

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Comparison of Mini Tower / G2030 / 12GB, Mini Tower / i3-2120 / GT520 / 8GB
94 specifications
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Pentium GIntel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersG2030i3-2120
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium G2000 Series for DesktopIntel Core i3-2100 Desktop Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeSandy Bridge
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs55 W65 W
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketLGA 1155 (Socket H2)LGA 1155 (Socket H2)
SteppingKnown for oneP0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB32 GB
Memory types supported by processorDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3 1066/1333
Memory clock speeds supported by processorKnown for one1333 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC supported by processorDiffersYesNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source69.1 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD+RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 2000
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)Differs32
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x102
Optical driveidentical
Optical drives quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Designidentical
Chassis typeMini TowerMini Tower
Product colourBlackBlack
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features13 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7474953426
Processor codeKnown for oneSR163Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2011CUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedYesYes
Keyboard includedYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Displayidentical
Display includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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