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ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516 vs MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU

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  • 24differ
  • 32identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU has 10 more processor cores than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516 (16 vs 6). The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU has 10 more processor threads than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516 (16 vs 6). The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU has 0.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516 (4.9 GHz vs 4.8 GHz). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU has built-in speaker(s). Processor family: Intel Core 7 on the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516, Intel Core Ultra 9 on the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU.

  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516:Intel Core 7
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:Intel Core Ultra 9
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516:350
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:386H
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516:6
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:16
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516:6
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:16
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516:4.8 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:4.9 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516:2
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:4
  • Efficient cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516:0
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:8
  • Performance-core base frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516:1.5 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of RNUC16WCKC700002, Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU
89 specifications
Processor9 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core 7Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers350386H
Processor coresDiffers616
Processor threadsDiffers616
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.8 GHz4.9 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.9 GHz
Performance coresDiffers24
Efficient coresDiffers08
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency4.8 GHz4.8 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB18 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 one3.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one1400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory128 GB128 GB
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesSSDSSD
Storage drive sizes supportedM.2M.2
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Performance1 differ
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNUC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Processor socketDiffersFCBGA1516FCBGA2540
Optical drive typeNoNo
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 quantity00
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
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSFF
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
VESA mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 x 75 mm
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Market positioningDiffersHome & officeBusiness
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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 supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal AC adapter
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
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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