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ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 vs MSI PRO DP20ZA 5M

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 17identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has 0.7 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI PRO DP20ZA 5M (5.1 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The MSI PRO DP20ZA 5M has 1.9 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 (3.9 GHz vs 2 GHz). The ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has 56 GB more maximum internal memory than the MSI PRO DP20ZA 5M (64 GB vs 8 GB). Only the MSI PRO DP20ZA 5M has internal memory installed. Only the MSI PRO DP20ZA 5M has storage drives installed.

  • Processor family
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Ryzen™ AI 7
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:AMD Ryzen™ 5
  • Processor generation
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:5.1 GHz
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:4.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:2 GHz
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:3.9 GHz
  • Internal memory installed
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:No
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:Yes
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:64 GB
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:8 GB
  • Supported memory types
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:DDR5-SDRAM
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:DDR4-SDRAM
  • Storage drives installed
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:No
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:Yes

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76 specifications
Processor4 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ AI 7AMD Ryzen™ 5
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen AI 400 SeriesAMD Ryzen 5000 Series
Processor modelKnown for one450Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.1 GHz4.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz3.9 GHz
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
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 MB
Memory3 differ
Internal memory installedDiffersNoYes
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB8 GB
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one5600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR5-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Storage drives installedDiffersNoYes
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 factorM.2M.2
NVMeYesYes
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.25 TB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 860MAMD Radeon RX Vega 7
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
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 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 quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionDiffers2.12.0b
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
DisplayPort version1.41.4
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeDiffersMini PC bareboneWorkstation barebone
Market positioningKnown for onePerformanceUnknown — not stated by the source
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6L sized PC
Power1 differ
Power supply typeDiffersExternal AC adapterInternal power supply unit
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 supply120 W120 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers130 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm65 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm193 mm
WeightDiffers550 g1.52 kg
Performanceidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC256
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 year(s)

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