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Product comparison · 2 pc/workstation barebones

MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU vs MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 31identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU has 130 more processor model than the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU (355 vs 225). The MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU has 2 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU (10 vs 8). The MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU has 2 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU (10 vs 8). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU has built-in speaker(s). Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 7 on the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-005BEU, Intel Core Ultra 5 on the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU.

  • Processor family
    • Intel Core Ultra 7
    • Intel Core Ultra 5
  • Processor model
    • 355
    • 225
  • Processor cores
    • 8
    • 10
  • Processor threads
    • 8
    • 10
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 4.7 GHz
    • 4.9 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • 4
    • 6
  • Efficient cores
    • 0
    • 4
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • 4.7 GHz
    • 4.9 GHz

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Processor12 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 7Intel Core Ultra 5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers355225
Processor coresDiffers810
Processor threadsDiffers810
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.7 GHz4.9 GHz
Performance coresDiffers46
Efficient coresDiffers04
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.7 GHz4.9 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB20 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one4.4 GHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GB
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSD
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneM.2
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYes
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)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one2.0
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNo
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
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
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
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUSFF
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC 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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