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Product comparison · 2 pc/workstation barebones

MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU vs MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 29identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU has 4 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU (20 vs 16). The MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU has 4 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU (20 vs 16). The MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU has 0.4 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU (5.3 GHz vs 4.9 GHz). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU has built-in speaker(s). Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9 on the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU, Intel Core Ultra 7 on the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-011BEU.

  • Processor family
    • Intel Core Ultra 9
    • Intel Core Ultra 7
  • Processor model
    • 386H
    • 265
  • Processor cores
    • 16
    • 20
  • Processor threads
    • 16
    • 20
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 4.9 GHz
    • 5.3 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • 4
    • 8
  • Efficient cores
    • 8
    • 12
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • 4.8 GHz
    • 5.2 GHz

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Processor12 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 9Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers386H265
Processor coresDiffers1620
Processor threadsDiffers1620
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.9 GHz5.3 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for one4.9 GHz
Performance coresDiffers48
Efficient coresDiffers812
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.8 GHz5.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers3.7 GHz4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers18 MB30 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSD
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneM.2
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNo
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Performance2 differ
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneNUC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel SoCIntel H810
Processor socketDiffersFCBGA2540LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Optical drive typeNoNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one2.0
Audio output channelsKnown for one5.1 channels
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersYesNo
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
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)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8111H
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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 quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Microphone inKnown for oneNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one2
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUSFF
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
VESA mountingKnown for oneYes
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one75 x 75 mm
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Market positioningBusinessBusiness
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one1
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCB, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedNoNo
Poweridentical
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supply120 W120 W
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
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedNoNo
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °C

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