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ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325 vs MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 34identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS has 8 more processor cores than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325 (16 vs 8). The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS has 8 more processor threads than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325 (16 vs 8). The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS has 0.4 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325 (4.9 GHz vs 4.5 GHz). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS has built-in speaker(s). Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 5 on the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325, Intel Core Ultra 9 on the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS.

  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325:Intel Core Ultra 5
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:Intel Core Ultra 9
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325:325
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:386H
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325:8
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:16
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325:8
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:16
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325:4.5 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:4.9 GHz
  • Efficient cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325:0
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:8
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325:4.5 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:4.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325:12 MB
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS:18 MB

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Comparison of RNUC16GDKU560002, Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS
88 specifications
Processor8 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 5Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers325386H
Processor coresDiffers816
Processor threadsDiffers816
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.5 GHz4.9 GHz
Performance cores44
Efficient coresDiffers08
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.5 GHz4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequency2.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency1.6 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB18 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory128 GB128 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
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® 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 form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNUC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCBGA2540
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.02.0
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)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers6.05.4
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
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 source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
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
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity22
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSFF
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCB, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Poweridentical
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 92%0 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers144 mm119.6 mm
DepthDiffers117 mm115.2 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm37.5 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source510 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
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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