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ASUS NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK7X50000 vs MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 26identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK7X50000 has 4 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS (20 vs 16). The ASUS NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK7X50000 has 4 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS (20 vs 16). The ASUS NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK7X50000 has 0.3 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS (5.2 GHz vs 4.9 GHz). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS has built-in speaker(s). Only the ASUS NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK7X50000 has combo headphone/mic port.

  • Processor family
    • NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK7X50000:Intel Core Ultra 7
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:Intel Core Ultra 9
  • Processor model
    • NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK7X50000:255HX
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:386H
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK7X50000:20
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:16
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK7X50000:20
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:16
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK7X50000:5.2 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:4.9 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK7X50000:8
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:4
  • Efficient cores
    • NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK7X50000:12
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:8
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK7X50000:5.2 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:4.9 GHz

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Comparison of RNUC15JNK7X50000, Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS
96 specifications
Processor13 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 7Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationDiffersIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers255HX386H
Processor coresDiffers2016
Processor threadsDiffers2016
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.2 GHz4.9 GHz
Performance coresDiffers84
Efficient coresDiffers128
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.2 GHz4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers30 MB18 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memory1 differ
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memoryDiffers96 GB128 GB
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one5600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR5-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesSSDSSD
Storage drive sizes supportedM.2M.2
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
Storage drive interfaceKnown for onePCI ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one4 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel, NVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060Not available
Graphics card memory typeKnown for oneGDDR7Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one8 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of displays supportedKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Processor socketDiffersBGA 2114FCBGA2540
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC3251Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNUC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersNoYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE200Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.25.4
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
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 quantityDiffers61
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityDiffers12
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 source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers3L sized PCUSFF
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedNoNo
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
WidthDiffers282.4 mm119.6 mm
DepthDiffers187.7 mm115.2 mm
HeightDiffers56.5 mm37.5 mm
WeightDiffers3.12 kg510 g
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source221 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source506 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source469 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.55 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCB, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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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