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ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHI300000I Black 100U vs MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 17identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 14 more processor cores than the ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHI300000I Black 100U (20 vs 6). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 20 more processor threads than the ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHI300000I Black 100U (28 vs 8). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 0.7 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHI300000I Black 100U (5.4 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). Processor family: Intel Core 3 on the ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHI300000I Black 100U, Intel® Core™ i7 on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU. Processor generation: Intel Core (Series 1) on the ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHI300000I Black 100U, Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen) on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU.

  • Processor family
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHI300000I Black 100U:Intel Core 3
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHI300000I Black 100U:Intel Core (Series 1)
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
  • Processor model
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHI300000I Black 100U:100U
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:i7-14700
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHI300000I Black 100U:6
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:20
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHI300000I Black 100U:8
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:28
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHI300000I Black 100U:4.7 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:5.4 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHI300000I Black 100U:2
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:8
  • Efficient cores
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHI300000I Black 100U:4
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:12

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87 specifications
Processor13 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core 3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel Core (Series 1)Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffers100Ui7-14700
Processor coresDiffers620
Processor threadsDiffers828
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.7 GHz5.4 GHz
Performance coresDiffers28
Efficient coresDiffers412
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.7 GHz5.3 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers3.3 GHz4.2 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers0.9 GHz1.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers10 MB33 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 memoryKnown for one96 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one5600,6400 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
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one8 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — 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
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
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 & interfaces4 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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product typeDiffersMini PC barebonePC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
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
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers90 W120 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.74 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
WidthDiffers117 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers112 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers54 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers600 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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