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MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU vs Shuttle Slim PC XB860G2

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 19identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU has 32 GB more maximum internal memory than the Shuttle Slim PC XB860G2 (128 GB vs 96 GB). The Shuttle Slim PC XB860G2 has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU (2 vs 1). The Shuttle Slim PC XB860G2 has 2 more USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU (3 vs 1). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU has built-in processor. Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU has built-in speaker(s).

  • Built-in processor
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:Yes
    • Slim PC XB860G2:No
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:128 GB
    • Slim PC XB860G2:96 GB
  • Motherboard form factor
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:NUC
    • Slim PC XB860G2:mini ITX
  • Motherboard chipset
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:Intel SoC
    • Slim PC XB860G2:Intel B860
  • Processor socket
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:FCBGA2540
    • Slim PC XB860G2:LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
  • Built-in speaker(s)
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:Yes
    • Slim PC XB860G2:No
  • Wi-Fi
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:Yes
    • Slim PC XB860G2:No
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU:1
    • Slim PC XB860G2:2

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Comparison of Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-003BEU, Slim PC XB860G2
108 specifications
Processor1 differ
Built-in processorDiffersYesNo
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel Core Ultra 9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Unknown — not stated by the source
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 frequencyKnown for one4.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one4.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
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 cacheKnown for one18 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB96 GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Memory voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.1 V
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5600 MHz
Supported memory typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR5-SDRAM
Non-ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesSSDSSD
Storage drive sizes supportedM.2M.2
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 sourcePCI Express
NVMeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Motherboard form factorDiffersNUCmini ITX
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel SoCIntel B860
Processor socketDiffersFCBGA2540LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.02.0
Number of processors supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
BIOS typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUEFI AMI
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC888S
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersYesNo
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.4Unknown — not stated by the source
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel I226-LM, Intel® I219-LM
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
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 quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI versionDiffers2.12.0/2.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
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 source1.4a
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design3 differ
Chassis typeDiffersUSFF3.5L sized PC
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interfaceDiffers75 x 75 mm75 x 75,100 x 100 mm
Product typeDiffersMini PC barebonePC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Power
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCB, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)UKCA, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), BSMI, RCM, VCCI, RoHS
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers120 W180 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.23 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers119.6 mm238 mm
DepthDiffers115.2 mm200 mm
HeightDiffers37.5 mm72.5 mm
WeightDiffers510 g1.9 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 weightDiffers1.55 kg3.2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceErP, ENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84733080
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 50 °C

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