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ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU760000 Black 356H vs MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 17identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 4 more processor cores than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU760000 Black 356H (20 vs 16). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 12 more processor threads than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU760000 Black 356H (28 vs 16). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 0.7 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU760000 Black 356H (5.4 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 7 on the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU760000 Black 356H, Intel® Core™ i7 on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU. Processor generation: Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3) on the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU760000 Black 356H, Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen) on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU.

  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU760000 Black 356H:Intel Core Ultra 7
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU760000 Black 356H:356H
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:i7-14700
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU760000 Black 356H:16
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:20
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU760000 Black 356H:16
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:28
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU760000 Black 356H:4.7 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:5.4 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU760000 Black 356H:4
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:8
  • Efficient cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU760000 Black 356H:8
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:12
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKU760000 Black 356H:4.7 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:5.3 GHz

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92 specifications
Processor12 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffers356Hi7-14700
Processor coresDiffers1620
Processor threadsDiffers1628
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.7 GHz5.4 GHz
Performance coresDiffers48
Efficient coresDiffers812
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.7 GHz5.3 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers3.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency1.5 GHz1.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers18 MB33 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 one3.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one1500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5,3.5"
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — 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
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one8 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel H610
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1700
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
Network4 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)
WLAN controller modelDiffersIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE211Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers6.05.3
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel I226-VUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
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 source1
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product typeDiffersMini PC barebonePC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers144 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers117 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers910 g1.27 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
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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