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ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 vs MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 15identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 4 more processor cores than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 (20 vs 16). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 12 more processor threads than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 (28 vs 16). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 0.4 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 (5.4 GHz vs 5 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® Core™ i7 on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU.

  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:Intel Core Ultra X9
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:378H
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:i7-14700
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:16
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:20
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:16
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:28
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:5 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:5.4 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:4
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:8
  • Efficient cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:8
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:12
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:5 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:5.3 GHz

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Comparison of RNUC16GDKW96C002, Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU
91 specifications
Processor13 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra X9Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffers378Hi7-14700
Processor coresDiffers1620
Processor threadsDiffers1628
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5 GHz5.4 GHz
Performance coresDiffers48
Efficient coresDiffers812
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5 GHz5.3 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers3.8 GHz4.2 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.6 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 one3.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory installedDiffersYesNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — 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
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
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel Arc B390Intel 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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel H610
Processor socketDiffersFCBGA2540LGA 1700
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers6.05.3
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
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & 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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