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MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU vs MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 28identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU has 6 more processor cores than the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU (16 vs 10). The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU (4.9 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU has 2 more performance cores than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU (6 vs 4). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU has built-in speaker(s). Only the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU has microphone in.

  • Processor family
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:Intel Core Ultra 9
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:386H
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:i5-14400
  • Processor cores
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:16
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:10
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:4.9 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:4.7 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:4
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:6
  • Efficient cores
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:8
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:4
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:4.8 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:4.7 GHz
  • Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:3.7 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:3.5 GHz

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Comparison of Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU, Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU
86 specifications
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 9Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Intel® Core™ i5 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffers386Hi5-14400
Processor coresDiffers1610
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.9 GHz4.7 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for one4.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance coresDiffers46
Efficient coresDiffers84
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.8 GHz4.7 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers3.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers18 MB20 MB
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Memory1 differ
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Storage1 differ
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5,3.5"
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 730
Performance2 differ
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneNUCUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel SoCIntel H610
Processor socketDiffersFCBGA2540LGA 1700
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
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersYesNo
Network3 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
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
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersUSFFDesktop
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 barebonePC barebone
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
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers119.6 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers115.2 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers37.5 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers510 g1.27 kg
Package widthDiffers221 mm271 mm
Package depthDiffers506 mm382 mm
Package heightDiffers469 mm122 mm
Package weightDiffers1.55 kg2.8 kg
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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