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MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU vs MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 24identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 14 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU (20 vs 6). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 16 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU (28 vs 12). The MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU has 0.1 more Bluetooth version than the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU (5.4 vs 5.3). Only the MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU has card reader integrated. Only the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has on-board graphics card.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:AMD
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:AMD Ryzen™ 5
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
  • Processor model
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:220
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:i7-14700
  • Processor cores
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:6
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:20
  • Processor threads
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:12
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:28
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:M.2
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:2.5,3.5"
  • Card reader integrated
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:Yes
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:No

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Comparison of Cubi Z 8M-037BEU, Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU
101 specifications
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ 5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen 8000 SeriesIntel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffers220i7-14700
Processor coresDiffers620
Processor threadsDiffers1228
Processor frequencyKnown for one3.2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
L2 cacheKnown for one6 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
L3 cacheKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.4 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 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memoryidentical
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
ECCKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-ECCKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneHDD & SSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffersM.22.5,3.5"
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel UHD Graphics 770
Performance2 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD SoCIntel H610
Processor socketDiffersFP8LGA 1700
Number of processors supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Audio output channelsKnown for one2.0 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersYesNo
Network2 differ
WLAN controller modelDiffersAMD RZ616Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
LAN controllerKnown for oneRealtek RTL8125BUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
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 quantityDiffers51
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffersCubeDesktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one100 x 100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeDiffersMini PC barebonePC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Certificatesidentical
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, ULUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers136 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers132 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers50.1 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers790 g1.27 kg
Package widthDiffers469 mm271 mm
Package depthDiffers221 mm382 mm
Package heightDiffers517 mm122 mm
Package weightDiffers2 kg2.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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