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ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320 vs MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 31identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS has 2 more processor model than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320 (322 vs 320). The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320 has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS (4.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS has 0.2 GHz more performance-core Max Turbo Frequency than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320 (4.8 GHz vs 4.6 GHz). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS has built-in speaker(s). Processor family: Intel Core 5 on the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320, Intel Core Ultra 5 on the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS.

  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:Intel Core 5
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:Intel Core Ultra 5
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:320
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:322
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:4.6 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:4.4 GHz
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:4.6 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:4.8 GHz
  • Performance-core base frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:1.5 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:6 MB
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:12 MB
  • Built-in speaker(s)
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:No
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:Yes
  • Bluetooth version
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:6.0
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:5.4

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Comparison of RNUC16WCKC500002, Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS
83 specifications
Processor7 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core 5Intel Core Ultra 5
Processor generationDiffersIntel Core (Series 3)Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers320322
Processor cores66
Processor threads66
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.6 GHz4.4 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4 GHz
Performance cores22
Efficient cores00
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.6 GHz4.8 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB12 MB
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one1400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one128 GBUnknown — 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 sourceYes
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
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® 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
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
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
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
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
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 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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