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Product comparison · 2 pc/workstation barebones

MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU vs MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 31identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU has 2 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU (10 vs 8). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU has 8 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU (16 vs 8). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU has 2 more performance cores than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU (6 vs 4). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU has card reader integrated. Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU has built-in speaker(s).

  • Processor family
    • Intel Core Ultra 7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 355
    • i5-14400
  • Processor cores
    • 8
    • 10
  • Processor threads
    • 8
    • 16
  • Performance cores
    • 4
    • 6
  • Efficient cores
    • 0
    • 4
  • Performance-core base frequency
    • 2.3 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz
  • Efficient-core base frequency
    • 1.7 GHz
    • 1.8 GHz

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Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEUView product
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Pro DP21 14MA-271BEUView product
Processor10 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Intel® Core™ i5 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffers355i5-14400
Processor coresDiffers810
Processor threadsDiffers816
Processor boost frequency4.7 GHz4.7 GHz
Performance coresDiffers46
Efficient coresDiffers04
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency4.7 GHz4.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB20 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.5 GHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GB
Storage2 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSD
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5,3.5"
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 730
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Performance2 differ
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneNUC
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel SoCIntel H610
Processor socketDiffersFCBGA2540LGA 1700
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one2.0
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNo
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
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers14
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 inDiffersNoYes
Headphone outputs11
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
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersUSFFDesktop
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Product typeDiffersMini PC barebonePC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneBusiness
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 85%0 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 35 °C0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%0 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
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)

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