Product comparison · 2 pc/workstation barebones

ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ RNUC15CRSU90000U White 285H vs MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU

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  • 25differ
  • 20identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ RNUC15CRSU90000U White 285H has 6 more processor cores than the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU (16 vs 10). The ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ RNUC15CRSU90000U White 285H has 6 more processor threads than the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU (16 vs 10). The ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ RNUC15CRSU90000U White 285H has 0.5 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU (5.4 GHz vs 4.9 GHz). Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9 on the ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ RNUC15CRSU90000U White 285H, Intel Core Ultra 5 on the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU. Processor model: 285H on the ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ RNUC15CRSU90000U White 285H, 225 on the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU.

  • Processor family
    • NUC 15 Pro+ RNUC15CRSU90000U White 285H:Intel Core Ultra 9
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:Intel Core Ultra 5
  • Processor model
    • NUC 15 Pro+ RNUC15CRSU90000U White 285H:285H
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:225
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 15 Pro+ RNUC15CRSU90000U White 285H:16
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:10
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 15 Pro+ RNUC15CRSU90000U White 285H:16
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:10
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 15 Pro+ RNUC15CRSU90000U White 285H:5.4 GHz
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:4.9 GHz
  • Efficient cores
    • NUC 15 Pro+ RNUC15CRSU90000U White 285H:8
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:4
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 15 Pro+ RNUC15CRSU90000U White 285H:5.4 GHz
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:4.9 GHz
  • Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 15 Pro+ RNUC15CRSU90000U White 285H:4.5 GHz
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:4.4 GHz

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90 specifications
Processor10 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 9Intel Core Ultra 5
Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers285H225
Processor coresDiffers1610
Processor threadsDiffers1610
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.4 GHz4.9 GHz
Performance cores66
Efficient coresDiffers84
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.4 GHz4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.5 GHz4.4 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz3.3 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency2.7 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers24 MB20 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one2.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one1000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory installedNoNo
Maximum internal memoryDiffers192 GB64 GB
Memory slots typeKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one6400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR5-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one2000 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel Arc 140TIntel® Graphics
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 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
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)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111H
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE201Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 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 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
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
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 supplyDiffers150 W120 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one7.69 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 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
WidthDiffers144 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers112 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers42 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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