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ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 vs MSI Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 21identical
  • 40known 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 S-006BEU (16 vs 4). The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 has 12 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU (16 vs 4). The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 has 1.4 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU (5 GHz vs 3.6 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 S-006BEU.

  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:Intel Core Ultra X9
    • Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU:Intel® N
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:378H
    • Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU:N150
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:16
    • Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU:4
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:16
    • Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:5 GHz
    • Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU:3.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:18 MB
    • Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU:6 MB
  • Internal memory installed
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:Yes
    • Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU:No
  • Number of memory slots
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:2
    • Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU:1

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Comparison of RNUC16GDKW96C002, Cubi NUC TWG S-006BEU
85 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 modelDiffers378HN150
Processor coresDiffers164
Processor threadsDiffers164
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5 GHz3.6 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 source3.6 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
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeDiffersActivePassive
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
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
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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