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ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516 vs MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 21identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:Intel Core 5
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:Intel Core Ultra 5
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:315
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:225
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:6
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:10
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:6
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:10
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:4.4 GHz
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:4.9 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:2
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:6
  • Efficient cores
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:0
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:4
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:4.4 GHz
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:4.9 GHz

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Comparison of RNUC16WCKI500002B, PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU
87 specifications
Processor11 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core 5Intel Core Ultra 5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers315225
Processor coresDiffers610
Processor threadsDiffers610
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.4 GHz4.9 GHz
Performance coresDiffers26
Efficient coresDiffers04
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.4 GHz4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB20 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one1400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Maximum internal memory64 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
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
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
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 sourceIntel H810
Processor socketDiffersFCBGA1516LGA 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 quantity22
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 quantityDiffers01
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 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 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
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 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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