Product comparison · 2 pc/workstation barebones

ASUS Kit NUC15JNK vs MSI Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU

46specifications compared
22differ
24identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has 16 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU (20 vs 4). The ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has 16 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU (20 vs 4). The ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has 1.6 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU (5.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 7 on the ASUS Kit NUC15JNK, Intel® N on the MSI Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU. Processor model: 255HX on the ASUS Kit NUC15JNK, N150 on the MSI Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU.

Processor family
- Kit NUC15JNK:Intel Core Ultra 7
- Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU:Intel® N
Processor model
- Kit NUC15JNK:255HX
- Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU:N150
Processor cores
- Kit NUC15JNK:20
- Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU:4
Processor threads
- Kit NUC15JNK:20
- Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU:4
Processor boost frequency
- Kit NUC15JNK:5.2 GHz
- Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU:3.6 GHz
Processor cache
- Kit NUC15JNK:30 MB
- Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU:6 MB
Number of memory slots
- Kit NUC15JNK:2
- Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU:1
Maximum internal memory
- Kit NUC15JNK:48 GB
- Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU:16 GB

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Comparison of Kit NUC15JNK, Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU
87 specifications	A ASUS Kit NUC15JNK View product	B MSI Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU View product
Processor6 differ
Built-in processor	Yes	Yes
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Core Ultra 7	Intel® N
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	255HX	N150
Processor coresDiffers	20	4
Processor threadsDiffers	20	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	5.2 GHz	3.6 GHz
Performance coresKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Efficient coresKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one	5.2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one	4.5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for one	2.4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one	1.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	30 MB	6 MB
Processor frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.6 GHz
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Smart Cache
Memory2 differ
Internal memory installed	No	No
Memory slots type	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsDiffers	2	1
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	48 GB	16 GB
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one	5600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for one	DDR5-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Storage drives installed	No	No
Supported storage drive types	SSD	SSD
Storage drive sizes supported	M.2	M.2
SSD form factorKnown for one	M.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceKnown for one	PCI Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
NVMeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one	2 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel, NVIDIA	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card model	Intel® Graphics	Intel® Graphics
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Performanceidentical
Audio chipKnown for one	Realtek ALC3251	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel SoC
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1264
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	No	No
Network3 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.2	5.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	6	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	2.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	2
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers	3L sized PC	USFF
Product colour	Black	Black
Cooling typeDiffers	Active	Passive
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Product type	Mini PC barebone	Mini PC barebone
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	No	No
Power1 differ
Power supply type	External AC adapter	External AC adapter
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	16.9 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19.5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyDiffers	330 W	65 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	282.4 mm	112.6 mm
DepthDiffers	187.7 mm	135.6 mm
HeightDiffers	56.5 mm	40.1 mm
WeightDiffers	3.12 kg	540 g
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.29 kg
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 year(s)

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