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ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 vs MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 18identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 12 more processor cores than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 (20 vs 8). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 12 more processor threads than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 (28 vs 16). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 0.3 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 (5.4 GHz vs 5.1 GHz). Only the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has built-in speaker(s). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450, Intel on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel
  • Processor family
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Ryzen™ AI 7
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
  • Processor model
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:450
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:i7-14700
  • Processor cores
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:8
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:20
  • Processor threads
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:16
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:28
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:5.1 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:5.4 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:L2 & L3
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Smart Cache

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Comparison of PN55, Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU
93 specifications
Processor8 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ AI 7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen AI 400 SeriesIntel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffers450i7-14700
Processor coresDiffers820
Processor threadsDiffers1628
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.1 GHz5.4 GHz
Performance coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Efficient coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 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
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one5600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR5-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5,3.5"
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
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 UHD Graphics 770
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel H610
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1700
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers14
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 quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
DisplayPort version1.41.4
Microphone inYesYes
Headphone outputs11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Product typeDiffersMini PC barebonePC barebone
Market positioningDiffersPerformanceBusiness
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
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 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers550 g1.27 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source271 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 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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