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Product comparison · 2 pc/workstation barebones

ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325 vs MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 20identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325 has 100 more processor model than the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU (325 vs 225). The MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU has 2 more processor cores than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325 (10 vs 8). The MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU has 2 more processor threads than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325 (10 vs 8). Processor generation: Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3) on the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325, Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) on the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU. Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) on the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU.

  • Processor model
    • 325
    • 225
  • Processor cores
    • 8
    • 10
  • Processor threads
    • 8
    • 10
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 4.5 GHz
    • 4.9 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • 4
    • 6
  • Efficient cores
    • 0
    • 4
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • 4.5 GHz
    • 4.9 GHz
  • Performance-core base frequency
    • 2.1 GHz
    • 3.3 GHz

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ASUS

NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU560002 Black 325

Model RNUC16GDKU560002

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MSI

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Processor11 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 5Intel Core Ultra 5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers325225
Processor coresDiffers810
Processor threadsDiffers810
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.5 GHz4.9 GHz
Performance coresDiffers46
Efficient coresDiffers04
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.5 GHz4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one4.4 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz3.3 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB20 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart Cache
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one4
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.4 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one1600 MHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory installedNoNo
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Memory slots typeKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channel
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSD
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneM.2
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2
Storage drive interfaceKnown for onePCI Express
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one2
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one8 TB
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel H810
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNo
Audio output channelsKnown for one5.1 channels
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one2.0
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 versionDiffers6.05.3
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111H
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
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 one1
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 quantityDiffers21
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one2
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneBusiness
On/off switchKnown for oneYes
VESA mountingKnown for oneYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneNo
Poweridentical
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyKnown for one120 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 one0 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers144 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers117 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm54.8 mm
WeightKnown for one1.27 kg
Package widthKnown for one271 mm
Package depthKnown for one382 mm
Package heightKnown for one122 mm
Package weightKnown for one2.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedKnown for oneNo
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)

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