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ASUS Kit NUC15JNK vs MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 26identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has 4 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS (20 vs 16). The ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has 4 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS (20 vs 16). The ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has 0.3 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS (5.2 GHz vs 4.9 GHz). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS has built-in speaker(s). Only the ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has combo headphone/mic port.

  • Processor family
    • Kit NUC15JNK:Intel Core Ultra 7
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:Intel Core Ultra 9
  • Processor model
    • Kit NUC15JNK:255HX
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:386H
  • Processor cores
    • Kit NUC15JNK:20
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:16
  • Processor threads
    • Kit NUC15JNK:20
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:16
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Kit NUC15JNK:5.2 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:4.9 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • Kit NUC15JNK:8
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:4
  • Efficient cores
    • Kit NUC15JNK:12
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:8
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • Kit NUC15JNK:5.2 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:4.9 GHz

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Comparison of Kit NUC15JNK, Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS
92 specifications
Processor13 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 7Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationDiffersIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers255HX386H
Processor coresDiffers2016
Processor threadsDiffers2016
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.2 GHz4.9 GHz
Performance coresDiffers84
Efficient coresDiffers128
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.2 GHz4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers30 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 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 sourceYes
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
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
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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