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MSI CUBI 2-036BEU vs MSI Cubi 3 (Silent)-004BEU

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  • 69specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 61identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • CUBI 2-036BEU:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Cubi 3 (Silent)-004BEU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • CUBI 2-036BEU:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Cubi 3 (Silent)-004BEU:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • CUBI 2-036BEU:i3-7100U
    • Cubi 3 (Silent)-004BEU:i5-7200U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • CUBI 2-036BEU:2.4 GHz
    • Cubi 3 (Silent)-004BEU:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • CUBI 2-036BEU:2.4 GHz
    • Cubi 3 (Silent)-004BEU:2.5 GHz
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • CUBI 2-036BEU:3
    • Cubi 3 (Silent)-004BEU:2
  • Embedded options available
    • CUBI 2-036BEU:Yes
    • Cubi 3 (Silent)-004BEU:No
  • Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
    • CUBI 2-036BEU:No
    • Cubi 3 (Silent)-004BEU:2.0

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Comparison of CUBI 2-036BEU, Cubi 3 (Silent)-004BEU
83 specifications
Processor5 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i37th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-7100Ui5-7200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
CPU configuration (max)11
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Memoryidentical
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Supported memory clock speeds2133 MHz2133 MHz
Supported memory typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR4-SDRAM
Storageidentical
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive sizes supported2.5"2.5"
Storage drive interfaceM.2, Serial ATAM.2, Serial ATA
Number of storage drives supported11
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 620
Performanceidentical
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111HUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
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 quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
VESA mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features2 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
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)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supply65 W65 W
Other featuresidentical
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one95442Unknown — not stated by the source

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