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ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540 vs MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU

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  • 31differ
  • 18identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540 has 6 more processor cores than the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU (16 vs 10). The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540 has 0.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU (4.8 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU has 2 more performance cores than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540 (6 vs 4). Only the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540 has internal memory installed. Processor family: Intel Core Ultra X7 on the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540, Intel® Core™ i5 on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU.

  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540:Intel Core Ultra X7
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540:358H
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:i5-14400
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540:16
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:10
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540:4.8 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:4.7 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540:4
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:6
  • Efficient cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540:8
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:4
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540:4.8 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:4.7 GHz
  • Performance-core base frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX76C00U Black 358H FCBGA2540:1.9 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:2.5 GHz

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Comparison of RNUC16GDKX76C00U, Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU
86 specifications
Processor11 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra X7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Intel® Core™ i5 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffers358Hi5-14400
Processor coresDiffers1610
Processor threads1616
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.8 GHz4.7 GHz
Performance coresDiffers46
Efficient coresDiffers84
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.8 GHz4.7 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2.5 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers18 MB20 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Memory2 differ
Internal memory installedDiffersYesNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for oneLPDDR5X-SDRAMUnknown — 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
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 UHD Graphics 730
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
Network4 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 modelDiffersIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE211Intel 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
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
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 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers117 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers700 g1.27 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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