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Product comparison · 2 pc/workstation barebones

ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516 vs MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 31identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS has 11 more processor cores than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516 (16 vs 5). The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS has 11 more processor threads than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516 (16 vs 5). The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS has 0.6 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516 (4.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS has built-in speaker(s). Processor family: Intel Core 3 on the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516, Intel Core Ultra 9 on the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUS.

  • Processor family
    • Intel Core 3
    • Intel Core Ultra 9
  • Processor model
    • 304
    • 386H
  • Processor cores
    • 5
    • 16
  • Processor threads
    • 5
    • 16
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 4.3 GHz
    • 4.9 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • 1
    • 4
  • Efficient cores
    • 0
    • 8
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • 4.3 GHz
    • 4.9 GHz

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ASUS

NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516

Model RNUC16WCKC300002

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MSI

Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-006BUSView product
Processor10 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core 3Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers304386H
Processor coresDiffers516
Processor threadsDiffers516
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.3 GHz4.9 GHz
Performance coresDiffers14
Efficient coresDiffers08
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.3 GHz4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB18 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one4
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.3 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one1400 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory128 GB128 GB
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesSSDSSD
Storage drive sizes supportedM.2M.2
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYes
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one2280 (22 x 80 mm)
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2
NVMeKnown for oneYes
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one2
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one8 TB
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel
Performance1 differ
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneNUC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel SoC
Processor socketDiffersFCBGA1516FCBGA2540
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one2.0
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNo
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 quantity00
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 oneNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity22
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUSFF
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
On/off switchKnown for oneYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCB, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneNo
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Enterprise x64
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUbuntu 24.04 LTS
Poweridentical
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyKnown for one120 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers144 mm119.6 mm
DepthDiffers117 mm115.2 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm37.5 mm
WeightDiffers585.6 g510 g
Package widthDiffers183 mm221 mm
Package depthDiffers151 mm506 mm
Package heightDiffers127 mm469 mm
Package weightDiffers1.4 kg1.55 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedKnown for oneNo
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)

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