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MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS vs MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 35identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS has 67 more processor model than the MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU (322 vs 255). The MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU has 2 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS (8 vs 6). The MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU has 10 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS (16 vs 6). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS has on-board graphics card. Only the MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU has combo headphone/mic port.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:Intel
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:AMD
  • Processor family
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:Intel Core Ultra 5
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:AMD Ryzen™ 7
  • Processor model
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:322
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:255
  • Processor cores
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:6
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:8
  • Processor threads
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:6
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:16
  • Processor frequency
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:4.4 GHz
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:3.8 GHz
  • Supported storage drive types
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:SSD
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:HDD & SSD
  • On-board graphics card
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:Yes
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:No

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Comparison of Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS, Cubi Z 8M-036BEU
96 specifications
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 5AMD Ryzen™ 7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)AMD Ryzen 200 Series
Processor modelDiffers322255
Processor coresDiffers68
Processor threadsDiffers616
Processor frequencyDiffers4.4 GHz3.8 GHz
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 MB
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one4.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Efficient coresKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one4.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for one2.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one12 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Non-ECCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storage1 differ
Supported storage drive typesDiffersSSDHDD & SSD
NVMeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GraphicsNot available
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel SoCAMD SoC
Number of processors supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0 channels
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneNUCUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneFCBGA2540Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 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)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD RZ616
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8125B
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers15
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersUSFFCube
VESA mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 x 100 mm
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersCB, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UL
Poweridentical
Power supplyKnown for one120 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers119.6 mm136 mm
DepthDiffers115.2 mm132 mm
HeightDiffers37.5 mm50.1 mm
WeightDiffers510 g790 g
Package widthDiffers221 mm469 mm
Package depthDiffers506 mm221 mm
Package heightDiffers469 mm517 mm
Package weightDiffers1.55 kg2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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