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ASUS NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK9X40000 vs MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU

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  • 29differ
  • 21identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK9X40000 has 14 more processor cores than the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU (24 vs 10). The ASUS NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK9X40000 has 14 more processor threads than the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU (24 vs 10). The ASUS NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK9X40000 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 Performance RNUC15JNK9X40000, Intel Core Ultra 5 on the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU. Processor model: 275HX on the ASUS NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK9X40000, 225 on the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU.

  • Processor family
    • NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK9X40000:Intel Core Ultra 9
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:Intel Core Ultra 5
  • Processor model
    • NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK9X40000:275HX
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:225
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK9X40000:24
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:10
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK9X40000:24
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:10
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK9X40000:5.4 GHz
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:4.9 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK9X40000:8
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:6
  • Efficient cores
    • NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK9X40000:16
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:4
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 15 Performance RNUC15JNK9X40000:5.4 GHz
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:4.9 GHz

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Comparison of RNUC15JNK9X40000, PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU
90 specifications
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 9Intel Core Ultra 5
Processor modelDiffers275HX225
Processor coresDiffers2410
Processor threadsDiffers2410
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.4 GHz4.9 GHz
Performance coresDiffers86
Efficient coresDiffers164
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.4 GHz4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.6 GHz4.4 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.3 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers36 MB20 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memory1 differ
Memory slots typeKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers48 GB64 GB
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one6400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR5-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneM.2Unknown — 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
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Not available
Number of displays supportedKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC3251Realtek ALC897
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
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 oneIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE200Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.25.3
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111H
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
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
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
DisplayPort versionDiffers2.11.4
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for one3L sized PCUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Power1 differ
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 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers187.7 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers56.5 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers3.12 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
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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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