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MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB vs MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 27identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 16 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (20 vs 4). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 24 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (28 vs 4). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 1.6 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB (5.4 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). Processor family: Intel® N on the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB, Intel® Core™ i7 on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU. Processor model: N250 on the MSI Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB, i7-14700 on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU.

  • Processor family
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:Intel® N
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:N250
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:i7-14700
  • Processor cores
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:4
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:20
  • Processor threads
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:4
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:28
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:3.8 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:5.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:6 MB
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:33 MB
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:M.2
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:2.5,3.5"
  • On-board graphics card model
    • Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB:Intel® Graphics
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel UHD Graphics 770

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Comparison of Cubi NUC TWG N250 BB, Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU
79 specifications
Processor6 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® NIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffersN250i7-14700
Processor coresDiffers420
Processor threadsDiffers428
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz5.4 GHz
Performance coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Efficient coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB33 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor frequencyKnown for one3.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5,3.5"
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Performance2 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel SoCIntel H610
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1264LGA 1700
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
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 sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.05.3
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
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 quantityDiffers21
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
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersUSFFDesktop
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product typeDiffersMini PC barebonePC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
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 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers135.6 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers40.1 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers540 g1.27 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source271 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122 mm
Package weightDiffers1.29 kg2.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedNoNo
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)

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