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MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU vs MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 25identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU has 4 more processor cores than the MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU (10 vs 6). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU has 4 more processor threads than the MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU (16 vs 12). The MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU has 0.1 more Bluetooth version than the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU (5.4 vs 5.3). Only the MSI Cubi Z 8M-037BEU has card reader integrated. Only the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU has on-board graphics card.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:AMD
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:AMD Ryzen™ 5
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:Intel® Core™ i5 (14th gen)
  • Processor model
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:220
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:i5-14400
  • Processor cores
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:6
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:10
  • Processor threads
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:12
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:16
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:M.2
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:2.5,3.5"
  • Card reader integrated
    • Cubi Z 8M-037BEU:Yes
    • Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU:No

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Comparison of Cubi Z 8M-037BEU, Pro DP21 14MA-271BEU
101 specifications
Processor6 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ 5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen 8000 SeriesIntel® Core™ i5 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffers220i5-14400
Processor coresDiffers610
Processor threadsDiffers1216
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 source4.7 GHz
Performance coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Efficient coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.7 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory64 GB64 GB
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
Storage drives installedNoNo
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 730
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
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
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelDiffersAMD RZ616Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
BluetoothYesYes
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
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
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
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
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
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
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
Display includedNoNo
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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