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MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-276BUS vs MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG-002BUS

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 33identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-276BUS has 4 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG-002BUS (12 vs 8). The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG-002BUS has 2 more performance cores than the MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-276BUS (4 vs 2). The MSI Cubi NUC 1MG-276BUS has 0.2 GHz more performance-core Max Turbo Frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG-002BUS (5 GHz vs 4.8 GHz). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG-002BUS has built-in speaker(s). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG-002BUS has microphone in.

  • Processor family
    • Cubi NUC 1MG-276BUS:Intel Core 5
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG-002BUS:Intel Core Ultra 9
  • Processor generation
    • Cubi NUC 1MG-276BUS:Intel Core (Series 1)
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG-002BUS:Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
  • Processor model
    • Cubi NUC 1MG-276BUS:120U
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG-002BUS:288V
  • Processor threads
    • Cubi NUC 1MG-276BUS:12
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG-002BUS:8
  • Performance cores
    • Cubi NUC 1MG-276BUS:2
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG-002BUS:4
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • Cubi NUC 1MG-276BUS:5 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG-002BUS:4.8 GHz
  • Performance-core base frequency
    • Cubi NUC 1MG-276BUS:1.4 GHz
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG-002BUS:2.2 GHz
  • On-board graphics card model
    • Cubi NUC 1MG-276BUS:Intel Iris Xe Graphics
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG-002BUS:Intel Arc Graphics 140V

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Comparison of Cubi NUC 1MG-276BUS, Cubi NUC AI+ 2MG-002BUS
108 specifications
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core 5Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationDiffersIntel Core (Series 1)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers120U288V
Processor threadsDiffers128
Performance coresDiffers24
Efficient coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5 GHz4.8 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one0.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 GHz
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memoryidentical
Memory slots typeKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one5200 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR5-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneHDD & SSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for one2.5,M.2Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash)Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics1 differ
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel Iris Xe GraphicsIntel Arc Graphics 140V
Number of displays supportedKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel SoCUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 2833
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC256
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers40
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI versionDiffers1.4b/2.12.1
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Expansion slotsidentical
Number of M.2 (M) slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers0.84L sized PCUSFF
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one75 x 75,100 x 100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeDiffersMini PC bareboneMini PC
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers132.5 mm135.6 mm
DepthDiffers135.6 mm132.5 mm
WeightDiffers0.625 g667 g
Package weightDiffers1.45 g1.68 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCB, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C

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