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ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1 vs MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 19identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 14 more processor cores than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1 (20 vs 6). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 16 more processor threads than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1 (28 vs 12). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 0.5 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1 (5.4 GHz vs 4.9 GHz). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1, Intel on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU. Processor family: AMD Ryzen™ 5 on the ASUS ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1, Intel® Core™ i7 on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:AMD
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel
  • Processor family
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:AMD Ryzen™ 5
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:AMD Ryzen 200 Series
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
  • Processor model
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:220
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:i7-14700
  • Processor cores
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:6
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:20
  • Processor threads
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:12
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:28
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:4.9 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:5.4 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • ExpertCenter PN54-BBR522MNS1:L2 & L3
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Smart Cache

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Comparison of PN54-BBR522MNS1, Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU
84 specifications
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ 5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen 200 SeriesIntel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffers220i7-14700
Processor coresDiffers620
Processor threadsDiffers1228
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.9 GHz5.4 GHz
Performance coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Efficient coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2 & L3Smart Cache
Processor frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one5600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5,3.5"
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 740MIntel UHD Graphics 770
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 H610
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1700
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
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 sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers14
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 source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers0.6L sized PCDesktop
Product typeDiffersMini PC barebonePC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — 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 & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers130 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers550 g1.27 kg
Package widthDiffers189 mm271 mm
Package depthDiffers157 mm382 mm
Package heightDiffers134 mm122 mm
Package weightDiffers1.48 kg2.8 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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