Product comparison · 2 pc/workstation barebones

ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 vs MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU

48specifications compared
18differ
30identical
56known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has 195 more processor model than the MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU (450 vs 255). The MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU has 1.8 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 (3.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 (5 vs 3). Only the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has on-board graphics card. Only the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has microphone in.

Processor family
- ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Ryzen™ AI 7
- Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:AMD Ryzen™ 7
Processor generation
- ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series
- Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:AMD Ryzen 200 Series
Processor model
- ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:450
- Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:255
Processor frequency
- ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:2 GHz
- Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:3.8 GHz
Supported storage drive types
- ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:SSD
- Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:HDD & SSD
On-board graphics card
- ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:Yes
- Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:No
On-board graphics card model
- ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Radeon 860M
- Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:Not available
Top Wi-Fi standard
- ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

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Comparison of PN55, Cubi Z 8M-036BEU
104 specifications	A ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 Model PN55 View product	B MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU View product
Processor4 differ
Built-in processor	Yes	Yes
Processor manufacturer	AMD	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	AMD Ryzen™ AI 7	AMD Ryzen™ 7
Processor generationDiffers	AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series	AMD Ryzen 200 Series
Processor modelDiffers	450	255
Processor cores	8	8
Processor threads	16	16
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	3.8 GHz
L2 cache	8 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	16 MB	16 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 W
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	5.1 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L2 & L3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installed	No	No
Memory slots type	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Number of memory slots	2	2
Maximum internal memory	64 GB	64 GB
Memory channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual-channel
ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Non-ECCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one	5600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for one	DDR5-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Storage drives installed	No	No
Supported storage drive typesDiffers	SSD	HDD & SSD
Storage drive sizes supported	M.2	M.2
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one	2280 (22 x 80 mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for one	M.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon 860M	Not available
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Graphics card familyKnown for one	AMD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD SoC
Number of processors supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Audio output channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0 channels
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD RZ616
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4	5.4
LAN controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek RTL8125B
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	5
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	2	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Cube
Product colour	Black	Black
Cooling typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
VESA mounting	Yes	Yes
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 x 100 mm
Product type	Mini PC barebone	Mini PC barebone
On/off switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Performance	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UL
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
Power supply type	External AC adapter	External AC adapter
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	6.32 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one	120 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	130 mm	136 mm
DepthDiffers	130 mm	132 mm
HeightDiffers	34 mm	50.1 mm
WeightDiffers	550 g	790 g
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	469 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	221 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	517 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 year(s)

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