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ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX96C002 Black 378H vs MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 36identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU has 8 H more processor model than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX96C002 Black 378H (386H vs 378H). The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX96C002 Black 378H has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU (5.1 GHz vs 4.9 GHz). The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX96C002 Black 378H has 0.3 GHz more performance-core Max Turbo Frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU (5.1 GHz vs 4.8 GHz). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU has built-in speaker(s). Processor family: Intel Core Ultra X9 on the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX96C002 Black 378H, Intel Core Ultra 9 on the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU.

  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX96C002 Black 378H:Intel Core Ultra X9
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:Intel Core Ultra 9
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX96C002 Black 378H:378H
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:386H
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX96C002 Black 378H:5.1 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:4.9 GHz
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX96C002 Black 378H:5.1 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:4.8 GHz
  • Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX96C002 Black 378H:3.8 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:3.7 GHz
  • Performance-core base frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX96C002 Black 378H:2.1 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:2.2 GHz
  • On-board graphics card model
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX96C002 Black 378H:Intel Arc B390
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:Intel® Graphics
  • Built-in speaker(s)
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKX96C002 Black 378H:No
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:Yes

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Comparison of RNUC16GDKX96C002, Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU
92 specifications
Processor6 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra X9Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers378H386H
Processor cores1616
Processor threads1616
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.1 GHz4.9 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.9 GHz
Performance cores44
Efficient cores88
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.1 GHz4.8 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cache18 MB18 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 one3.7 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
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory128 GB128 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
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceKnown for onePCI ExpressUnknown — 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® 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 socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCBGA2540
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.02.0
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
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
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
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSFF
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 x 75 mm
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Poweridentical
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers144 mm119.6 mm
DepthDiffers117 mm115.2 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm37.5 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source510 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)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 92%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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