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ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKV76000U Black 356H FCBGA2540 vs MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 20identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKV76000U Black 356H FCBGA2540:Intel Core Ultra 7
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:Intel Core Ultra 5
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKV76000U Black 356H FCBGA2540:356H
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:225
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKV76000U Black 356H FCBGA2540:16
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:10
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKV76000U Black 356H FCBGA2540:16
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:10
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKV76000U Black 356H FCBGA2540:4.7 GHz
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:4.9 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKV76000U Black 356H FCBGA2540:4
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:6
  • Efficient cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKV76000U Black 356H FCBGA2540:8
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:4
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKV76000U Black 356H FCBGA2540:4.7 GHz
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:4.9 GHz

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Comparison of RNUC16GDKV76000U, PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU
82 specifications
Processor13 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 7Intel Core Ultra 5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers356H225
Processor coresDiffers1610
Processor threadsDiffers1610
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.7 GHz4.9 GHz
Performance coresDiffers46
Efficient coresDiffers84
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.7 GHz4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers3.5 GHz4.4 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz3.3 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers18 MB20 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Memory1 differ
Internal memory installedNoNo
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Memory slots typeKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR5-SDRAM, LPDDR5X-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
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
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel H810
Processor socketDiffersFCBGA2540LGA 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
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC897
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111H
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE211Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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
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
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
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 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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers144 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers117 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm54.8 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.27 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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