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ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 vs MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 20identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:Intel
  • Processor family
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Ryzen™ AI 7
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:Intel® N
  • Processor model
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:450
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:N250
  • Processor cores
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:8
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:4
  • Processor threads
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:16
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:5.1 GHz
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:3.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:2 GHz
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:3.8 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:L2 & L3
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:Smart Cache

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Comparison of PN55, Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB
83 specifications
Processor8 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ AI 7Intel® N
Processor generationKnown for oneAMD Ryzen AI 400 SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers450N250
Processor coresDiffers84
Processor threadsDiffers164
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.1 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz3.8 GHz
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
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
Memory2 differ
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsDiffers21
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 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
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 familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 860MIntel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
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 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
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 quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Market positioningKnown for onePerformanceUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSFF
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
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
Power supplyDiffers120 W65 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers130 mm112.6 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm135.6 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm40.1 mm
WeightDiffers550 g540 g
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.29 kg
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1264
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
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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