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ASUS NUC 14 Performance RNUC14SRKU910004I vs MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 23identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • NUC 14 Performance RNUC14SRKU910004I:Intel Core Ultra 9
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • NUC 14 Performance RNUC14SRKU910004I:185H
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:i5-14400
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 14 Performance RNUC14SRKU910004I:16
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:10
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 14 Performance RNUC14SRKU910004I:22
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:16
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 14 Performance RNUC14SRKU910004I:5.1 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:4.7 GHz
  • Efficient cores
    • NUC 14 Performance RNUC14SRKU910004I:8
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:4
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 14 Performance RNUC14SRKU910004I:5.1 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:4.7 GHz
  • Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 14 Performance RNUC14SRKU910004I:3.8 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:3.5 GHz

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Comparison of RNUC14SRKU910004I, Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU
95 specifications
Processor11 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 9Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1)Intel® Core™ i5 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffers185Hi5-14400
Processor coresDiffers1610
Processor threadsDiffers2216
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.1 GHz4.7 GHz
Performance cores66
Efficient coresDiffers84
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.1 GHz4.7 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one2.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency1.8 GHz1.8 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one1000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers24 MB20 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one5600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR5-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5,3.5"
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one4 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel Arc GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 730
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070Not available
Number of displays supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC256Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelDiffersKiller Wi-Fi 6E AX1690Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel I226-VUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.4a1.4
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers2.5L sized PCDesktop
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
Product typeDiffersMini PC barebonePC barebone
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 11 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
AC adapter output currentKnown for one16.9 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyDiffers330 W120 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers270 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers180 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers60 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.27 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
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
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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