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MSI Cubi 2-033BDE vs MSI Cubi N-029BDE

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 37identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Cubi 2-033BDE:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Cubi N-029BDE:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • Cubi 2-033BDE:i3-7100
    • Cubi N-029BDE:N3160
  • Processor cores
    • Cubi 2-033BDE:2
    • Cubi N-029BDE:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Cubi 2-033BDE:3.5 GHz
    • Cubi N-029BDE:2.24 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Cubi 2-033BDE:3.9 GHz
    • Cubi N-029BDE:1.6 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Cubi 2-033BDE:51 W
    • Cubi N-029BDE:6 W
  • Processor codename
    • Cubi 2-033BDE:Kaby Lake
    • Cubi N-029BDE:Braswell
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Cubi 2-033BDE:32 GB
    • Cubi N-029BDE:8 GB

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Comparison of Cubi 2-033BDE, Cubi N-029BDE
87 specifications
Processor7 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffersi3-7100N3160
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz2.24 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs51 W6 W
CPU configuration (max)11
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeBraswell
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Celeron N3000 series
Processor generationKnown for one7th gen Intel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2400 MHz1600 MHz
Supported memory typesDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive sizes supported2.5"2.5"
Storage drive interfaceDiffersM.2, Serial ATASerial ATA, mSATA
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 630Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1151 (Socket H4)BGA 1170
Number of processors supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111HUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slots2 differ
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x81x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Design1 differ
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.45L sized PC
Product colourBlackBlack
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeDiffersPC bareboneMini PC barebone
Processor special features5 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardDiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 10 Home , Windows 10 ProWindows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers65 W40 W

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