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ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H vs MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU

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

Key differences

The ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H has 4 more processor cores than the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU (14 vs 10). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU has 2 more processor threads than the ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H (16 vs 14). The ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU (4.9 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 5 on the ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H, Intel® Core™ i5 on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU. Processor generation: Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) on the ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H, Intel® Core™ i5 (14th gen) on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU.

  • Processor family
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H:Intel Core Ultra 5
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H:Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:Intel® Core™ i5 (14th gen)
  • Processor model
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H:225H
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:i5-14400
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H:14
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:10
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H:14
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:16
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H:4.9 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:4.7 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H:4
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:6
  • Efficient cores
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H:8
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:4

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Comparison of RNUC15CRHU500000I, Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU
87 specifications
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel® Core™ i5 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffers225Hi5-14400
Processor coresDiffers1410
Processor threadsDiffers1416
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.9 GHz4.7 GHz
Performance coresDiffers46
Efficient coresDiffers84
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.9 GHz4.7 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers18 MB20 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers96 GB64 GB
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — 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 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 card modelDiffersIntel Arc 130TIntel UHD Graphics 730
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
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)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
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
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
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 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
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
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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