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ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 vs MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 19identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has 185 more processor model than the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU (450 vs 265). The MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU has 12 more processor cores than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 (20 vs 8). The MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU has 4 more processor threads than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 (20 vs 16). 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 AI 8HG-011BEU.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:Intel
  • Processor family
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Ryzen™ AI 7
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:Intel Core Ultra 7
  • Processor generation
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
  • Processor model
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:450
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:265
  • Processor cores
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:8
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:20
  • Processor threads
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:16
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:20
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:5.1 GHz
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:5.3 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:L2 & L3
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:Smart Cache

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Comparison of PN55, Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU
93 specifications
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ AI 7Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen AI 400 SeriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers450265
Processor coresDiffers820
Processor threadsDiffers1620
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.1 GHz5.3 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 source5.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 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
Memory slots typeKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Storageidentical
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneM.2Unknown — 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 card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 860MIntel® Graphics
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 H810
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 channels
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC897
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
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)
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111H
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
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
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
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
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Market positioningDiffersPerformanceBusiness
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
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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