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ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540 vs MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 29identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540 has 8 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU (16 vs 8). The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540 has 8 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU (16 vs 8). The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540 has 0.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU (4.8 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). Only the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540 has internal memory installed. Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU has built-in speaker(s).

  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540:Intel Core Ultra X7
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU:Intel Core Ultra 7
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540:358H
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU:355
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540:16
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU:8
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540:16
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540:4.8 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU:4.7 GHz
  • Efficient cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540:8
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU:0
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540:4.8 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU:4.7 GHz
  • Performance-core base frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540:1.9 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU:2.3 GHz

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Comparison of RNUC16GDKX76C00U, Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU
89 specifications
Processor10 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra X7Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generationIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers358H355
Processor coresDiffers168
Processor threadsDiffers168
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.8 GHz4.7 GHz
Performance cores44
Efficient coresDiffers80
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.8 GHz4.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.3 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers18 MB12 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory installedDiffersYesNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for oneLPDDR5X-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesSSDSSD
Storage drive sizes supportedM.2M.2
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel Arc B390Intel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNUC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Processor socketFCBGA2540FCBGA2540
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersNoYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers6.05.4
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE211Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
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 source0
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 quantity22
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity22
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSFF
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCB, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers150 W120 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for one7.7 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19.5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers144 mm119.6 mm
DepthDiffers117 mm115.2 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm37.5 mm
WeightDiffers700 g510 g
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source221 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source506 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source469 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.55 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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