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MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU vs MSI PRO DP20ZA 5M

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 12identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU has 0.5 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI PRO DP20ZA 5M (4.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU has 1 GHz more processor frequency than the MSI PRO DP20ZA 5M (4.9 GHz vs 3.9 GHz). The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU has 2 MB more processor cache than the MSI PRO DP20ZA 5M (18 MB vs 16 MB). Only the MSI PRO DP20ZA 5M has internal memory installed. Only the MSI PRO DP20ZA 5M has storage drives installed.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:Intel
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:AMD
  • Processor family
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:Intel Core Ultra 9
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:AMD Ryzen™ 5
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:4.9 GHz
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:4.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:4.9 GHz
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:3.9 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:18 MB
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:16 MB
  • Internal memory installed
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:No
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:Yes
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:128 GB
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:8 GB
  • Storage drives installed
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:No
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:Yes

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Comparison of Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU, PRO DP20ZA 5M
90 specifications
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 9AMD Ryzen™ 5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
Processor modelKnown for one386HUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.9 GHz4.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers4.9 GHz3.9 GHz
Performance coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Efficient coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one4.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for one2.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers18 MB16 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory installedDiffersNoYes
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB8 GB
Supported memory typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR4-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Storage drives installedDiffersNoYes
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
NVMeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.25 TB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GraphicsAMD Radeon RX Vega 7
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Performanceidentical
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneNUCUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel SoCUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneFCBGA2540Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC256
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersYesNo
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI versionDiffers2.12.0b
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersUSFF2.6L sized PC
Cooling typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one75 x 75 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeDiffersMini PC bareboneWorkstation barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCB, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11
Power1 differ
Power supply typeDiffersExternal AC adapterInternal power supply unit
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers119.6 mm160 mm
DepthDiffers115.2 mm65 mm
HeightDiffers37.5 mm193 mm
WeightDiffers510 g1.52 kg
Package widthKnown for one221 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one506 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one469 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.55 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Warranty periodDiffers3 year(s)1 year(s)

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