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ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1 vs MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 28identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS has 10 more processor cores than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1 (16 vs 6). The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS has 4 more processor threads than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1 (16 vs 12). The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS has 64 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1 (128 GB vs 64 GB). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS has built-in speaker(s). Only the ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1 has combo headphone/mic port.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:AMD
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:Intel
  • Processor family
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:AMD Ryzen™ 5
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:Intel Core Ultra 9
  • Processor model
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:220
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:386H
  • Processor cores
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:6
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:16
  • Processor threads
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:12
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:16
  • Processor cache type
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:L2 & L3
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:Smart Cache
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:64 GB
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:128 GB
  • On-board graphics card model
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:AMD Radeon 740M
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:Intel® Graphics

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Comparison of PN54-BBR522MNS1, Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS
85 specifications
Processor7 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ 5Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen 200 SeriesIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers220386H
Processor coresDiffers616
Processor threadsDiffers1216
Processor boost frequency4.9 GHz4.9 GHz
Performance coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Efficient coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2 & L3Smart Cache
Processor frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one5600 MHzUnknown — 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
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 740MIntel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — 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
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersNoYes
Networkidentical
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 version5.45.4
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
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 quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
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) ports22
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers0.6L 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
Poweridentical
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supply120 W120 W
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 & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers130 mm119.6 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm115.2 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm37.5 mm
WeightDiffers550 g510 g
Package widthDiffers189 mm221 mm
Package depthDiffers157 mm506 mm
Package heightDiffers134 mm469 mm
Package weightDiffers1.48 kg1.55 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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