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ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 vs MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 20identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU has 2 more processor cores than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 (10 vs 8). The ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has 0.4 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU (5.1 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). The ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has 0.1 more Bluetooth version than the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU (5.4 vs 5.3). 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-271BEU.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:Intel
  • Processor family
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Ryzen™ AI 7
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:Intel® Core™ i5 (14th gen)
  • Processor model
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:450
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:i5-14400
  • Processor cores
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:8
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:10
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:5.1 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:4.7 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:L2 & L3
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:Smart Cache
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:M.2
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:2.5,3.5"

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Comparison of PN55, Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU
93 specifications
Processor7 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ AI 7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen AI 400 SeriesIntel® Core™ i5 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffers450i5-14400
Processor coresDiffers810
Processor threads1616
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.1 GHz4.7 GHz
Performance coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Efficient coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.7 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 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
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — 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 730
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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