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ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 vs MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 28identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS has 8 more processor cores than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 (16 vs 8). The ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS (5.1 GHz vs 4.9 GHz). The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS has 64 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 (128 GB vs 64 GB). 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-006BUS.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:Intel
  • Processor family
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Ryzen™ AI 7
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:Intel Core Ultra 9
  • Processor model
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:450
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:386H
  • Processor cores
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:8
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:16
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:5.1 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:4.9 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:L2 & L3
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:Smart Cache
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:64 GB
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:128 GB
  • On-board graphics card model
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Radeon 860M
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:Intel® Graphics

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Comparison of PN55, Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS
97 specifications
Processor7 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ AI 7Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen AI 400 SeriesIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers450386H
Processor coresDiffers816
Processor threads1616
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.1 GHz4.9 GHz
Performance coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Efficient coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2 & L3Smart Cache
Processor frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — 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
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 sourceYes
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
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
Designidentical
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
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for onePerformanceUnknown — 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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