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Product comparison · 2 pc/workstation barebones

ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516 vs MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 29identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU has 40 more processor model than the ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516 (355 vs 315). The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU has 2 more processor cores than the ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516 (8 vs 6). The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU has 2 more processor threads than the ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516 (8 vs 6). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU has built-in speaker(s). Processor family: Intel Core 5 on the ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516, Intel Core Ultra 7 on the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU.

  • Processor family
    • Intel Core 5
    • Intel Core Ultra 7
  • Processor model
    • 315
    • 355
  • Processor cores
    • 6
    • 8
  • Processor threads
    • 6
    • 8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 4.4 GHz
    • 4.7 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • 2
    • 4
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • 4.4 GHz
    • 4.7 GHz
  • Performance-core base frequency
    • 1.5 GHz
    • 2.3 GHz

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ASUS

NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516

Model RNUC16WCKI500002B

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MSI

Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEUView product
Processor9 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core 5Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generationIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers315355
Processor coresDiffers68
Processor threadsDiffers68
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.4 GHz4.7 GHz
Performance coresDiffers24
Efficient cores00
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.4 GHz4.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB12 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart Cache
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one4
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.3 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one1400 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GB
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesSSDSSD
Storage drive sizes supportedM.2M.2
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYes
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one2280 (22 x 80 mm)
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2
Storage drive interfaceKnown for onePCI Express
NVMeKnown for oneYes
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one8 TB
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel
Performance1 differ
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneNUC
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel SoC
Processor socketDiffersFCBGA1516FCBGA2540
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one2.0
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 & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
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 quantityDiffers21
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 oneNo
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityDiffers12
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one1
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUSFF
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
On/off switchKnown for oneYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCB, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneNo
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers90 W120 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-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 oneNo
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)

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