Product comparison · 2 pc/workstation barebones

ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560000 Black 325 vs MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 25identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560000 Black 325 has 4 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (8 vs 4). The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560000 Black 325 has 4 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (8 vs 4). The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560000 Black 325 has 0.7 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (4.5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 5 on the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560000 Black 325, Intel® N on the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB. Processor model: 325 on the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560000 Black 325, N250 on the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB.

  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560000 Black 325:Intel Core Ultra 5
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:Intel® N
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560000 Black 325:325
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:N250
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560000 Black 325:8
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:4
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560000 Black 325:8
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560000 Black 325:4.5 GHz
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:3.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560000 Black 325:12 MB
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:6 MB
  • Number of memory slots
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560000 Black 325:2
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:1
  • Maximum internal memory
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560000 Black 325:128 GB
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:16 GB

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Comparison of RNUC16GDKU560000, Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB
84 specifications
Processor6 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 5Intel® N
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers325N250
Processor coresDiffers84
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Performance coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Efficient coresKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one4.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for one2.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one1.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB6 MB
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 GHz
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memory2 differ
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsDiffers21
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB16 GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesSSDSSD
Storage drive sizes supportedM.2M.2
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceKnown for onePCI ExpressUnknown — 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
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Performanceidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1264
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE211Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers6.05.0
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel I226-VUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — 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 source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSFF
Poweridentical
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 92%0 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers144 mm112.6 mm
DepthDiffers117 mm135.6 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm40.1 mm
WeightDiffers910 g540 g
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.29 kg
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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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