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MSI CUBI 2-016AU vs MSI CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU

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  • 80specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 58identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor generation
    • CUBI 2-016AU:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • CUBI 2-016AU:i5-7200U
    • CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU:i5-6400T
  • Processor cores
    • CUBI 2-016AU:2
    • CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CUBI 2-016AU:3.1 GHz
    • CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU:2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • CUBI 2-016AU:2.5 GHz
    • CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU:2.2 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • CUBI 2-016AU:15 W
    • CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU:35 W
  • Processor codename
    • CUBI 2-016AU:Kaby Lake
    • CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU:Skylake
  • Card reader integrated
    • CUBI 2-016AU:No
    • CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU:Yes

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Comparison of CUBI 2-016AU, CUBI 2 Plus-005BAU
98 specifications
Processor7 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200Ui5-6400T
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W35 W
CPU configuration (max)11
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-6400 Desktop series
Memoryidentical
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Supported memory typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR4-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive sizes supported2.5"2.5"
Storage drive interfaceM.2, Serial ATA IIIM.2, Serial ATA III
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 530
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetIntel® H110Intel® H110
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Number of processors supported11
Optical drive typeNoNo
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers05
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers0.45L sized PC2L sized PC
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
On/off switchYesYes
VESA mountingYesYes
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Processor special features1 differ
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10/8.1/8/7 32/64-bit
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers65 W90 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers115.2 mm155.3 mm
DepthDiffers112.2 mm147.9 mm
HeightDiffers32.6 mm62.2 mm
WeightDiffers390 g1.21 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Display includedNoNo
Other featuresidentical
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

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