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MSI PRO DP180 A14-090BEU vs MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU

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  • 67specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 35identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 10 more processor cores than the MSI PRO DP180 A14-090BEU (20 vs 10). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 12 more processor threads than the MSI PRO DP180 A14-090BEU (28 vs 16). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 0.7 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI PRO DP180 A14-090BEU (5.4 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). Only the MSI PRO DP180 A14-090BEU has card reader integrated. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5 on the MSI PRO DP180 A14-090BEU, Intel® Core™ i7 on the MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU.

  • Processor family
    • PRO DP180 A14-090BEU:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • PRO DP180 A14-090BEU:Intel® Core™ i5 (14th gen)
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
  • Processor model
    • PRO DP180 A14-090BEU:i5-14400
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:i7-14700
  • Processor cores
    • PRO DP180 A14-090BEU:10
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:20
  • Processor threads
    • PRO DP180 A14-090BEU:16
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:28
  • Processor boost frequency
    • PRO DP180 A14-090BEU:4.7 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:5.4 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • PRO DP180 A14-090BEU:6
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:8
  • Efficient cores
    • PRO DP180 A14-090BEU:4
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:12

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Comparison of PRO DP180 A14-090BEU, Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU
83 specifications
Processor13 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i5 (14th gen)Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
Processor modelDiffersi5-14400i7-14700
Processor coresDiffers1020
Processor threadsDiffers1628
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.7 GHz5.4 GHz
Performance coresDiffers68
Efficient coresDiffers412
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.7 GHz5.3 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers3.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.1 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers20 MB33 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Memory1 differ
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeDiffersDIMMSO-DIMM
Internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesKnown for oneHDD & SSDUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Storage drive sizes supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5,3.5"
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel UHD Graphics 730Intel UHD Graphics 770
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel H610Intel H610
Processor socketLGA 1700LGA 1700
Optical drive typeNoNo
Audio output channelsKnown for one7.1 channelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897Unknown — 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)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.05.3
LAN controllerKnown for oneIntel® I219-VUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Ports & interfaces4 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 quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort version1.41.4
Microphone inYesYes
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Designidentical
Chassis typeDesktopDesktop
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
Product typePC barebonePC barebone
Number of 3.5" baysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Power1 differ
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Power supplyDiffers300 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
WidthDiffers168 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers335.1 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers369.4 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers4.93 kg1.27 kg
Package widthDiffers455 mm271 mm
Package depthDiffers240 mm382 mm
Package heightDiffers485 mm122 mm
Package weightDiffers7.3 kg2.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedNoNo
Other featuresidentical
Warranty period3 year(s)3 year(s)
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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