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ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1 vs MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 32identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1 (5 vs 3). The ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1 has 1 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity than the MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU (1 vs 0). The MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1 (2 vs 1). Only the ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1 has on-board graphics card. Only the MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU has built-in speaker(s).

  • Processor generation
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:AMD Ryzen 200 Series
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
  • Supported storage drive types
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:SSD
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:HDD & SSD
  • On-board graphics card
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:Yes
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:No
  • On-board graphics card model
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:AMD Radeon 740M
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:Not available
  • Built-in speaker(s)
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:No
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:Yes
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
  • Wi-Fi standards
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:3
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:5

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Comparison of PN54-BBR522MNS1, Cubi Z 8M-037BEU
94 specifications
Processor1 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyAMD Ryzen™ 5AMD Ryzen™ 5
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen 200 SeriesAMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Processor model220220
Processor cores66
Processor threads1212
Processor frequency3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 MB
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one4.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2 & L3Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Non-ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one5600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesDiffersSSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive sizes supportedM.2M.2
NVMeYesYes
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 740MNot available
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 sourceAMD SoC
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFP8
Number of processors supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0 channels
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersNoYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD RZ616
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8125B
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
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 quantityDiffers35
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DC-in jackYesYes
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
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers0.6L sized PCCube
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
VESA mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 x 100 mm
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UL
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 mm136 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm132 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm50.1 mm
WeightDiffers550 g790 g
Package widthDiffers189 mm469 mm
Package depthDiffers157 mm221 mm
Package heightDiffers134 mm517 mm
Package weightDiffers1.48 kg2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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