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MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS vs MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 31identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS has 97 more processor model than the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU (322 vs 225). The MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU has 4 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS (10 vs 6). The MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU has 4 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS (10 vs 6). Only the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS has built-in speaker(s). Processor generation: Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3) on the MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS, Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) on the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU.

  • Processor model
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:322
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:225
  • Processor cores
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:6
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:10
  • Processor threads
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:6
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:10
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:4.4 GHz
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:4.9 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:2
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:6
  • Efficient cores
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:0
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:4
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:4.8 GHz
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:4.9 GHz
  • Performance-core base frequency
    • Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG-007BUS:2.2 GHz
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-012BEU:3.3 GHz

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84 specifications
Processor10 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 5Intel Core Ultra 5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers322225
Processor coresDiffers610
Processor threadsDiffers610
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.4 GHz4.9 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for one4.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance coresDiffers26
Efficient coresDiffers04
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.8 GHz4.9 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB20 MB
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Performance2 differ
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneNUCUnknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel SoCIntel H810
Processor socketDiffersFCBGA2540LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
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
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 channels
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek 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 oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
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
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for oneUSFFUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC 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
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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