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Acer Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 5 vs MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 28identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU has 10 more processor cores than the Acer Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 5 (20 vs 10). The MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU has 8 more processor threads than the Acer Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 5 (20 vs 12). The MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU has 0.3 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Acer Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 5 (5.3 GHz vs 5 GHz). Processor family: Intel Core 5 on the Acer Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 5, Intel Core Ultra 7 on the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU. Processor generation: Intel Core (Series 1) on the Acer Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 5, Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) on the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU.

  • Processor family
    • Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 5:Intel Core 5
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU:Intel Core Ultra 7
  • Processor generation
    • Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 5:Intel Core (Series 1)
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU:Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
  • Processor model
    • Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 5:120U
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU:265
  • Processor cores
    • Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 5:10
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU:20
  • Processor threads
    • Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 5:12
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU:20
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 5:5 GHz
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU:5.3 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 5:2
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU:8
  • Efficient cores
    • Chromebox SFF desktop (CXI6) - Intel Core 5:8
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU:12

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94 specifications
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core 5Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generationDiffersIntel Core (Series 1)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers120U265
Processor coresDiffers1020
Processor threadsDiffers1220
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5 GHz5.3 GHz
Performance coresDiffers28
Efficient coresDiffers812
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5 GHz5.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers3.8 GHz4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers3.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 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 one1.4 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
Memory2 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 speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5600 MHz
Memory data transfer rateKnown for one3200 MT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSNo
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 oneRoHS, CE, 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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