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MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB vs MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 30identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU has 4 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (8 vs 4). The MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU has 12 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (16 vs 4). The MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU has 1 more memory slots than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (2 vs 1). Only the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB has on-board graphics card. Only the MSI Cubi Z 8M-036BEU has built-in speaker(s).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:Intel
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:AMD
  • Processor family
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:Intel® N
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:AMD Ryzen™ 7
  • Processor model
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:N250
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:255
  • Processor cores
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:4
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:8
  • Processor threads
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:4
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:16
  • Number of memory slots
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:1
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:16 GB
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:64 GB
  • Supported storage drive types
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:SSD
    • Cubi Z 8M-036BEU:HDD & SSD

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Comparison of Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB, Cubi Z 8M-036BEU
91 specifications
Processor5 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® NAMD Ryzen™ 7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Ryzen 200 Series
Processor modelDiffersN250255
Processor coresDiffers48
Processor threadsDiffers416
Processor frequency3.8 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 one3.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one6 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsDiffers12
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB64 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
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesDiffersSSDHDD & SSD
Storage drive sizes supportedM.2M.2
NVMeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Card reader integratedKnown 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
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel SoCAMD SoC
Number of processors supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0 channels
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1264Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersNoYes
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD RZ616
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.05.4
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8125B
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers41
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers25
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
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Chassis typeDiffersUSFFCube
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
VESA mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 x 100 mm
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UL
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedNoNo
Poweridentical
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers112.6 mm136 mm
DepthDiffers135.6 mm132 mm
HeightDiffers40.1 mm50.1 mm
WeightDiffers540 g790 g
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source469 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source221 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source517 mm
Package weightDiffers1.29 kg2 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedNoNo
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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