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ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 vs MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 28identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has 95 more processor model than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU (450 vs 355). The ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has 8 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU (16 vs 8). The ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has 0.4 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU (5.1 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). Only the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has microphone in. Processor manufacturer: AMD on the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450, Intel on the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:Intel
  • Processor family
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Ryzen™ AI 7
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:Intel Core Ultra 7
  • Processor model
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:450
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:355
  • Processor threads
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:16
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:5.1 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:4.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:2 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:4.7 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:L2 & L3
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:Smart Cache
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:64 GB
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU:128 GB

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Comparison of PN55, Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-004BEU
97 specifications
Processor8 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ AI 7Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen AI 400 SeriesIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers450355
Processor cores88
Processor threadsDiffers168
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.1 GHz4.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz4.7 GHz
Performance coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Efficient coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2 & L3Smart Cache
L2 cacheKnown for one8 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
L3 cacheKnown for one16 MBUnknown — 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
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR5-SDRAMUnknown — 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 sourceNo
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
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 860MIntel® 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
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 quantity00
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 inDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSFF
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Market positioningDiffersPerformanceBusiness
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VESA mountingKnown 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 installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supply120 W120 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 mm119.6 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm115.2 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm37.5 mm
WeightDiffers550 g510 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 source1.55 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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