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ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516 vs MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 27identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516 has 2 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (6 vs 4). The ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516 has 2 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (6 vs 4). The ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516 has 0.6 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (4.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). Processor family: Intel Core 5 on the ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516, Intel® N on the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB. Processor model: 315 on the ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516, N250 on the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB.

  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:Intel Core 5
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:Intel® N
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:315
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:N250
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:6
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:4
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:6
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:4.4 GHz
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:3.8 GHz
  • Number of memory slots
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:2
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:1
  • Maximum internal memory
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:64 GB
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:16 GB
  • Processor socket
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:FCBGA1516
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:BGA 1264

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82 specifications
Processor5 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core 5Intel® N
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers315N250
Processor coresDiffers64
Processor threadsDiffers64
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.4 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 one4.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.3 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 frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 GHz
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memory2 differ
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsDiffers21
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesSSDSSD
Storage drive sizes supportedM.2M.2
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
Storage drive interfaceKnown for onePCI ExpressUnknown — 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 modelNot availableNot available
Performance1 differ
Processor socketDiffersFCBGA1516BGA 1264
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
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 quantity22
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 one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSFF
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers90 W65 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
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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