Product comparison · 2 pc/workstation barebones

ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 vs MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 22identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 has 12 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (16 vs 4). The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 has 12 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (16 vs 4). The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 has 1.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (5 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). Only the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 has internal memory installed. Processor family: Intel Core Ultra X9 on the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540, Intel® N on the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB.

  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:Intel Core Ultra X9
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:Intel® N
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:378H
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:N250
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:16
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:4
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:16
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:5 GHz
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:3.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:18 MB
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:6 MB
  • Internal memory installed
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:Yes
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:No
  • Number of memory slots
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:2
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:1

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Comparison of RNUC16GDKW96C002, Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB
83 specifications
Processor6 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra X9Intel® N
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers378HN250
Processor coresDiffers164
Processor threadsDiffers164
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5 GHz3.8 GHz
Performance coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Efficient coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for one2 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 cacheDiffers18 MB6 MB
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 GHz
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memory3 differ
Internal memory installedDiffersYesNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsDiffers21
Internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
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
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one2280 (22 x 80 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — 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
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel Arc B390Intel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Performance1 differ
Processor socketDiffersFCBGA2540BGA 1264
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers6.05.0
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
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers144 mm112.6 mm
DepthDiffers117 mm135.6 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm40.1 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source540 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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