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ASUS Kit NUC15JNK vs MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 27identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has 12 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU (20 vs 8). The ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has 12 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU (20 vs 8). The ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has 0.5 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU (5.2 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU has built-in speaker(s). Only the ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has combo headphone/mic port.

  • Processor model
    • Kit NUC15JNK:255HX
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:355
  • Processor cores
    • Kit NUC15JNK:20
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:8
  • Processor threads
    • Kit NUC15JNK:20
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Kit NUC15JNK:5.2 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:4.7 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • Kit NUC15JNK:8
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:4
  • Efficient cores
    • Kit NUC15JNK:12
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:0
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • Kit NUC15JNK:5.2 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:4.8 GHz
  • Performance-core base frequency
    • Kit NUC15JNK:2.4 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of Kit NUC15JNK, Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU
96 specifications
Processor10 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 7Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generationDiffersIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers255HX355
Processor coresDiffers208
Processor threadsDiffers208
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.2 GHz4.7 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.7 GHz
Performance coresDiffers84
Efficient coresDiffers120
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.2 GHz4.8 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers30 MB12 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one4.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memoryDiffers48 GB128 GB
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one5600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR5-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
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceKnown for onePCI ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel, NVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNUC
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
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC3251Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersNoYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.25.4
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE200Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
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 quantityDiffers61
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityDiffers12
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers3L sized PCUSFF
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
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 installedNoNo
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers330 W120 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one16.9 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers282.4 mm119.6 mm
DepthDiffers187.7 mm115.2 mm
HeightDiffers56.5 mm37.5 mm
WeightDiffers3.12 kg510 g
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source221 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source506 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source469 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.55 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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