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MSI PRO DP20ZA 5M vs MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 13identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI PRO DP20ZA 5M (5.4 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 17 MB more processor cache than the MSI PRO DP20ZA 5M (33 MB vs 16 MB). The MSI Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU has 3 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the MSI PRO DP20ZA 5M (4 vs 1). Only the MSI PRO DP20ZA 5M has internal memory installed. Only the MSI PRO DP20ZA 5M has storage drives installed.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:AMD
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel
  • Processor family
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:AMD Ryzen™ 5
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:AMD Ryzen 5000 Series
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
  • Processor boost frequency
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:4.4 GHz
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:5.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:16 MB
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:33 MB
  • Internal memory installed
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:Yes
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:No
  • Storage drives installed
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:Yes
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:No
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • PRO DP20ZA 5M:M.2
    • Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU:2.5,3.5"

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Comparison of PRO DP20ZA 5M, Pro DP21 14MA-270BEU
86 specifications
Processor5 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ 5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen 5000 SeriesIntel® Core™ i7 (14th gen)
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcei7-14700
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.4 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 cacheDiffers16 MB33 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor frequencyKnown for one3.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory installedDiffersYesNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slotsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR4-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Storage drives installedDiffersYesNo
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
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one0.25 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon RX Vega 7Intel UHD Graphics 770
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel H610
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1700
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC256Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI versionDiffers2.0b2.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort version1.41.4
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Chassis typeDiffers2.6L sized PCDesktop
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Product typeDiffersWorkstation barebonePC barebone
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 11Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply typeDiffersInternal power supply unitExternal AC adapter
Power supply120 W120 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers160 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers65 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers193 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers1.52 kg1.27 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 weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Display includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mouse includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Warranty periodDiffers1 year(s)3 year(s)

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