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MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB vs MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 28identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU has 2 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (6 vs 4). The MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU has 8 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (12 vs 4). The MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB has 0.6 GHz more processor frequency than the MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU (3.8 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). Only the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB has on-board graphics card. Only the MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU has built-in speaker(s).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:Intel
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:AMD
  • Processor family
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:Intel® N
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:AMD Ryzen™ 5
  • Processor model
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:N250
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:220
  • Processor cores
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:4
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:6
  • Processor threads
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:4
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:12
  • Processor frequency
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:3.8 GHz
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:3.2 GHz
  • Number of memory slots
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:1
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:2
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:16 GB
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:64 GB

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Comparison of Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB, Cubi Z 8M-037BEU
90 specifications
Processor6 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® NAMD Ryzen™ 5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Processor modelDiffersN250220
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor threadsDiffers412
Processor frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz3.2 GHz
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 MB
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
Performance2 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel SoCAMD SoC
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1264FP8
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
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
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers65 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 & 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 periodKnown for one3 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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