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ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1 vs MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 23identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1 has 2 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (6 vs 4). The ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1 has 8 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (12 vs 4). The ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1 has 1.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (4.9 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1, Intel on the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB. Processor family: AMD Ryzen™ 5 on the ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1, Intel® N on the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:AMD
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:Intel
  • Processor family
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:AMD Ryzen™ 5
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:Intel® N
  • Processor model
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:220
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:N250
  • Processor cores
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:6
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:4
  • Processor threads
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:12
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:4.9 GHz
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:3.2 GHz
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:3.8 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:L2 & L3
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:Smart Cache

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Comparison of PN54-BBR522MNS1, Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB
73 specifications
Processor8 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ 5Intel® N
Processor modelDiffers220N250
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers124
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.9 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2 & L3Smart Cache
Processor generationKnown for oneAMD Ryzen 200 SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsDiffers21
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 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
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 chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1264
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
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 quantityDiffers32
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
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedNoNo
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers120 W65 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 & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers130 mm112.6 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm135.6 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm40.1 mm
WeightDiffers550 g540 g
Package weightDiffers1.48 kg1.29 kg
Package widthKnown for one189 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one157 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one134 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
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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