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Acer VN1502G I7 1355U NUC vs MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 26identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU has 6 more processor cores than the Acer VN1502G I7 1355U NUC (16 vs 10). The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU has 4 more processor threads than the Acer VN1502G I7 1355U NUC (16 vs 12). The Acer VN1502G I7 1355U NUC has 0.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU (5 GHz vs 4.9 GHz). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU has built-in speaker(s). Only the Acer VN1502G I7 1355U NUC has combo headphone/mic port.

  • Processor family
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:Intel Core Ultra 9
  • Processor model
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:i7-1355U
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:386H
  • Processor cores
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:10
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:16
  • Processor threads
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:12
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:16
  • Processor boost frequency
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:5 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:4.9 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:2
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:4
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:5 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:4.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • VN1502G I7 1355U NUC:12 MB
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:18 MB

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Comparison of VN1502G I7 1355U NUC, Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU
91 specifications
Processor9 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationDiffers13th gen Intel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffersi7-1355U386H
Processor coresDiffers1016
Processor threadsDiffers1216
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5 GHz4.9 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.9 GHz
Performance coresDiffers24
Efficient cores88
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5 GHz4.8 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency3.7 GHz3.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB18 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memory1 differ
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR4-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesSSDSSD
Storage drive sizes supportedM.2M.2
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one2280 (22 x 80 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceKnown for onePCI ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel Iris Xe GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard form factorNUCNUC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCBGA2540
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersNoYes
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11aWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.25.4
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers0.73L sized PCUSFF
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 x 75 mm
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCB, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers65 W120 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers131 mm119.6 mm
DepthDiffers131 mm115.2 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm37.5 mm
WeightDiffers1.24 kg510 g
Package widthDiffers370 mm221 mm
Package depthDiffers490 mm506 mm
Package heightDiffers410 mm469 mm
Package weightDiffers1.4 kg1.55 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedNoNo
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source

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