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ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320 vs MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 20identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320 has 55 more processor model than the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU (320 vs 265). The MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU has 14 more processor cores than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320 (20 vs 6). The MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU has 14 more processor threads than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320 (20 vs 6). Processor family: Intel Core 5 on the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320, Intel Core Ultra 7 on the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU. Processor generation: Intel Core (Series 3) on the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320, Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) on the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU.

  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:Intel Core 5
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:Intel Core Ultra 7
  • Processor generation
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:Intel Core (Series 3)
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:320
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:265
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:6
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:20
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:6
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:20
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:4.6 GHz
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:5.3 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:2
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:8
  • Efficient cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:0
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU:12

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Comparison of RNUC16WCKC500002, Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU
83 specifications
Processor11 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core 5Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generationDiffersIntel Core (Series 3)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers320265
Processor coresDiffers620
Processor threadsDiffers620
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.6 GHz5.3 GHz
Performance coresDiffers28
Efficient coresDiffers012
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.6 GHz5.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB30 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
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
Memory1 differ
Internal memory installedNoNo
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Memory slots typeKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
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 chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel H810
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 channels
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC897
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
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)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers6.05.3
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111H
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
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 source1
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 quantityDiffers21
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
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 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers117 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers585.6 g1.27 kg
Package widthDiffers183 mm271 mm
Package depthDiffers151 mm382 mm
Package heightDiffers127 mm122 mm
Package weightDiffers1.4 kg2.8 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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