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Acer Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 7 vs MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU

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  • 30differ
  • 28identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU has 10 more processor cores than the Acer Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 7 (20 vs 10). The MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU has 8 more processor threads than the Acer Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 7 (20 vs 12). The Acer Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 7 has 0.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU (5.4 GHz vs 5.3 GHz). Processor family: Intel Core 7 on the Acer Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 7, Intel Core Ultra 7 on the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU. Processor generation: Intel Core (Series 1) on the Acer Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 7, Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) on the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU.

  • Processor family
    • Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 7:Intel Core 7
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU:Intel Core Ultra 7
  • Processor generation
    • Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 7:Intel Core (Series 1)
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU:Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
  • Processor model
    • Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 7:150U
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU:265
  • Processor cores
    • Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 7:10
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU:20
  • Processor threads
    • Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 7:12
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU:20
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 7:5.4 GHz
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU:5.3 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 7:2
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU:8
  • Efficient cores
    • Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 7:8
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU:12

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95 specifications
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core 7Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generationDiffersIntel Core (Series 1)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers150U265
Processor coresDiffers1020
Processor threadsDiffers1220
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.4 GHz5.3 GHz
Performance coresDiffers28
Efficient coresDiffers812
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.4 GHz5.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4 GHz4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB30 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Maximum turbo powerDiffers55 W182 W
Processor base powerDiffers15 W65 W
Processor frequencyKnown for one4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of processors installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)identical
Neural processor unit (NPU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel AI Boost
Total processor performance up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 TOPs
NPU performance up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 TOPs
GPU performance up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 TOPs
Memory3 differ
Internal memory16 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers3200 MHz5600 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
NVMeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0PCI Express 4.0
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Performanceidentical
Product typeMini PCMini PC
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel H810
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 channels
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111H
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers51
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 quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers90 W120 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeMini PCMini PC
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product colourBlackBlack
Placement supportedKnown for oneHorizontal/VerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 11 Home
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC897
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers166.5 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers165.8 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers43.8 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers800 g1.27 kg
Packaging dataidentical
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
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), VCCI, CBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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