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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
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU:Intel Core Ultra 7
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU:355
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:i5-14400
  • Processor cores
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU:8
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:10
  • Processor threads
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU:8
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:16
  • Performance cores
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU:4
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:6
  • Efficient cores
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU:0
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:4
  • Performance-core base frequency
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU:2.3 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:2.5 GHz
  • Efficient-core base frequency
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU:1.7 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:1.8 GHz

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Comparison of Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU, Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU
84 specifications
Processor10 differ
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
Performance coresDiffers46
Efficient coresDiffers04
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB20 MB
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Memoryidentical
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Storage2 differ
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5,3.5"
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
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
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Product typeDiffersMini PC barebonePC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
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

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