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ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 vs MSI Cubi 5 12M-261BEU

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 19identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi 5 12M-261BEU has 2 more processor cores than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 (10 vs 8). The ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has 4 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi 5 12M-261BEU (16 vs 12). The ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has 0.7 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi 5 12M-261BEU (5.1 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). Only the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has built-in speaker(s). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450, Intel on the MSI Cubi 5 12M-261BEU.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD
    • Cubi 5 12M-261BEU:Intel
  • Processor family
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Ryzen™ AI 7
    • Cubi 5 12M-261BEU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series
    • Cubi 5 12M-261BEU:12th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:450
    • Cubi 5 12M-261BEU:i5-1235U
  • Processor cores
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:8
    • Cubi 5 12M-261BEU:10
  • Processor threads
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:16
    • Cubi 5 12M-261BEU:12
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:5.1 GHz
    • Cubi 5 12M-261BEU:4.4 GHz
  • Supported storage drive types
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:SSD
    • Cubi 5 12M-261BEU:HDD & SSD

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Comparison of PN55, Cubi 5 12M-261BEU
95 specifications
Processor7 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ AI 7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen AI 400 Series12th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers450i5-1235U
Processor coresDiffers810
Processor threadsDiffers1612
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.1 GHz4.4 GHz
Performance coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Efficient coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 GHz
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Processor frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2 & L3Unknown — not stated by the source
L2 cacheKnown for one8 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
L3 cacheKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Internal memory installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one5600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR5-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Supported storage drive typesDiffersSSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5,M.2
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Storage drives installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one2280 (22 x 80 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon 860MUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersYesNo
Number of speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 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 sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionDiffers2.12.0b
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
DisplayPort version1.41.4
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 source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.66L sized PC
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
VESA mountingYesYes
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
Market positioningKnown for onePerformanceUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC(Class B) CB/CE UL(CUL) BSMI VCCI RCM(C-Tick)
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers120 W65 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.32 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — 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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers130 mm124 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm124 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm53.7 mm
WeightDiffers550 g590 g
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source221 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source506 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source469 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.33 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
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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