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ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516 vs MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 24identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516 has 95 more processor model than the MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU (315 vs 220). The MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU has 6 more processor threads than the ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516 (12 vs 6). The ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516 has 0.6 more Bluetooth version than the MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU (6.0 vs 5.4). Only the ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516 has on-board graphics card. Only the MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU has built-in speaker(s).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:Intel
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:AMD
  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:Intel Core 5
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:AMD Ryzen™ 5
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:315
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:220
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:6
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:12
  • Supported storage drive types
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:SSD
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:HDD & SSD
  • On-board graphics card
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:Yes
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:No
  • On-board graphics card model
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:Intel® Graphics
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:Not available
  • Processor socket
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:FCBGA1516
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:FP8

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Comparison of RNUC16WCKI500002B, Cubi Z 8M-037BEU
103 specifications
Processor5 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core 5AMD Ryzen™ 5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Processor modelDiffers315220
Processor cores66
Processor threadsDiffers612
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 GHz
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 MB
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one4.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
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 cacheKnown for one6 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Non-ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storage1 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesDiffersSSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive sizes supportedM.2M.2
NVMeYesYes
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
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
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one8 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GraphicsNot available
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD SoC
Processor socketDiffersFCBGA1516FP8
Number of processors supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0 channels
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersNoYes
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)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD RZ616
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers6.05.4
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8125B
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
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 quantityDiffers25
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DC-in jackYesYes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCube
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 source100 x 100 mm
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UL
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers90 W120 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 mm136 mm
DepthDiffers117 mm132 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm50.1 mm
WeightDiffers585.6 g790 g
Package widthDiffers183 mm469 mm
Package depthDiffers151 mm221 mm
Package heightDiffers127 mm517 mm
Package weightDiffers1.4 kg2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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