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ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516 vs MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 22identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516 has 49 more processor model than the MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU (304 vs 255). The MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU has 3 more processor cores than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516 (8 vs 5). The MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU has 11 more processor threads than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516 (16 vs 5). Only the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516 has on-board graphics card. Only the MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU has built-in speaker(s).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:Intel
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:AMD
  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:Intel Core 3
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:AMD Ryzen™ 7
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:304
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:255
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:5
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:8
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:5
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:16
  • Maximum internal memory
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:128 GB
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:64 GB
  • Supported storage drive types
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:SSD
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:HDD & SSD
  • On-board graphics card
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:Yes
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:No

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Comparison of RNUC16WCKC300002, Cubi Z 8M-036BEU
107 specifications
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core 3AMD Ryzen™ 7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)AMD Ryzen 200 Series
Processor modelDiffers304255
Processor coresDiffers58
Processor threadsDiffers516
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 GHz
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 MB
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one4.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance coresKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Efficient coresKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one4.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for one1.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one1400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one6 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Non-ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storage1 differ
Supported storage drive typesDiffersSSDHDD & SSD
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
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
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GraphicsNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD SoC
Number of processors supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0 channels
Processor socketKnown for oneFCBGA1516Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersNoYes
Network3 differ
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 sourceAMD RZ616
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers6.05.4
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8125B
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers45
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCube
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
VESA mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 x 100 mm
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UL
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Enterprise x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUbuntu 24.04 LTSUnknown — 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 & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers144 mm136 mm
DepthDiffers117 mm132 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm50.1 mm
WeightDiffers585.6 g790 g
Package widthDiffers183 mm469 mm
Package depthDiffers151 mm221 mm
Package heightDiffers127 mm517 mm
Package weightDiffers1.4 kg2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard 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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