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MSI Cubi 3 Silent-002BAU vs MSI Cubi N-029BDE

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 41identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Cubi 3 Silent-002BAU:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Cubi N-029BDE:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • Cubi 3 Silent-002BAU:i7-7500U
    • Cubi N-029BDE:N3160
  • Processor cores
    • Cubi 3 Silent-002BAU:2
    • Cubi N-029BDE:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Cubi 3 Silent-002BAU:3.5 GHz
    • Cubi N-029BDE:2.24 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Cubi 3 Silent-002BAU:2.7 GHz
    • Cubi N-029BDE:1.6 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Cubi 3 Silent-002BAU:15 W
    • Cubi N-029BDE:6 W
  • Processor codename
    • Cubi 3 Silent-002BAU:Kaby Lake
    • Cubi N-029BDE:Braswell
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Cubi 3 Silent-002BAU:32 GB
    • Cubi N-029BDE:8 GB

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Comparison of Cubi 3 Silent-002BAU, Cubi N-029BDE
97 specifications
Processor7 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Celeron®
Processor generationKnown for one7th gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-7500UN3160
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz2.24 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
L3 cacheKnown for one4 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W6 W
CPU configuration (max)11
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeBraswell
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Celeron N3000 series
Memory3 differ
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Supported memory clock speedsDiffers2133 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, PCI Express, Serial ATA IIISerial ATA, mSATA
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 620Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 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 & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Expansion slots1 differ
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffers1.2L sized PC0.45L sized PC
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for onePassiveUnknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchYesYes
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Processor special features9 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
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-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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® 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 TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardDiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers65 W40 W
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one159.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one110.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one69.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

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