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ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516 vs MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 22identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516 has 84 more processor model than the MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU (304 vs 220). The MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU has 1 more processor cores than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516 (6 vs 5). The MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU has 7 more processor threads than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516 (12 vs 5). Only the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516 has on-board graphics card. Only the MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU has built-in speaker(s).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:Intel
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:AMD
  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:Intel Core 3
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:AMD Ryzen™ 5
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:304
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:220
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:5
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:6
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:5
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:12
  • Maximum internal memory
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:128 GB
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:64 GB
  • Supported storage drive types
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:SSD
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:HDD & SSD
  • On-board graphics card
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:Yes
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:No

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Comparison of RNUC16WCKC300002, Cubi Z 8M-037BEU
106 specifications
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core 3AMD Ryzen™ 5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Processor modelDiffers304220
Processor coresDiffers56
Processor threadsDiffers512
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 MB
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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD SoC
Processor socketDiffersFCBGA1516FP8
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
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
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
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

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