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ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320 vs MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 26identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320 has 2 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (6 vs 4). The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320 has 2 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (6 vs 4). The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320 has 0.8 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (4.6 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). Processor family: Intel Core 5 on the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320, Intel® N on the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB. Processor model: 320 on the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320, N250 on the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB.

  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:Intel Core 5
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:Intel® N
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:320
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:N250
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:6
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:4
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:6
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:4.6 GHz
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:3.8 GHz
  • Number of memory slots
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:2
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:1
  • Maximum internal memory
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:128 GB
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:16 GB
  • Top Wi-Fi standard
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

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Comparison of RNUC16WCKC500002, Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB
78 specifications
Processor5 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core 5Intel® N
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel Core (Series 3)Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers320N250
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers64
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.6 GHz3.8 GHz
Performance coresKnown for one2Unknown — 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 one4.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.4 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 cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsDiffers21
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB16 GB
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesSSDSSD
Storage drive sizes supportedM.2M.2
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
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers6.05.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers42
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSFF
Poweridentical
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers144 mm112.6 mm
DepthDiffers117 mm135.6 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm40.1 mm
WeightDiffers585.6 g540 g
Package widthKnown for one183 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one151 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one127 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers1.4 kg1.29 kg
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1264
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
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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