Product comparison · 2 pc/workstation barebones

MSI Cubi 2-034BDE vs MSI Cubi N-029BDE

66specifications compared
26differ
40identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Cubi 2-034BDE:Intel® Core™ i5
- Cubi N-029BDE:Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- Cubi 2-034BDE:i5-7200U
- Cubi N-029BDE:N3160
Processor cores
- Cubi 2-034BDE:2
- Cubi N-029BDE:4
Processor boost frequency
- Cubi 2-034BDE:3.1 GHz
- Cubi N-029BDE:2.24 GHz
Processor frequency
- Cubi 2-034BDE:2.5 GHz
- Cubi N-029BDE:1.6 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Cubi 2-034BDE:15 W
- Cubi N-029BDE:6 W
Processor codename
- Cubi 2-034BDE:Kaby Lake
- Cubi N-029BDE:Braswell
Maximum internal memory
- Cubi 2-034BDE:32 GB
- Cubi N-029BDE:8 GB

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Comparison of Cubi 2-034BDE, Cubi N-029BDE
89 specifications	A MSI Cubi 2-034BDE View product	B MSI Cubi N-029BDE View product
Processor7 differ
Built-in processor	Yes	Yes
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Celeron®
Processor generationKnown for one	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-7200U	N3160
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	2.24 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	6 W
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake	Braswell
L2 cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MB
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Celeron N3000 series
Memory3 differ
Memory slots type	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Number of memory slots	2	2
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	8 GB
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers	2400 MHz	1600 MHz
Supported memory typesDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Supported storage drive types	HDD & SSD	HDD & SSD
Storage drive sizes supported	2.5"	2.5"
Storage drive interfaceDiffers	M.2, Serial ATA	Serial ATA, mSATA
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1170
Number of processors supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for one	Realtek RTL8111H	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	3	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Product type	Mini PC barebone	Mini PC barebone
Chassis typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.45L sized PC
On/off switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features9 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systems	Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro
Power1 differ
Power supply type	External AC adapter	External AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers	65 W	40 W

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