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ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus vs MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU

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  • 74specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 32identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 4 more processor cores than the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU (24 vs 20). The ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 4 more processor threads than the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU (24 vs 20). The ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 0.2 GHz more processor boost frequency than the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU (5.5 GHz vs 5.3 GHz). Only the ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has discrete graphics card. Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9 on the ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, Intel Core Ultra 7 on the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU.

  • Processor family
    • Intel Core Ultra 9
    • Intel Core Ultra 7
  • Processor model
    • 290HX Plus
    • 265
  • Processor cores
    • 24
    • 20
  • Processor threads
    • 24
    • 20
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 5.5 GHz
    • 5.3 GHz
  • Efficient cores
    • 16
    • 12
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • 5.5 GHz
    • 5.2 GHz
  • Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • 4.7 GHz
    • 4.6 GHz

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ASUS

ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

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Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 9Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers290HX Plus265
Processor coresDiffers2420
Processor threadsDiffers2420
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.5 GHz5.3 GHz
Performance cores88
Efficient coresDiffers1612
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.5 GHz5.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.7 GHz4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency1.8 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers36 MB30 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 2114LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Maximum turbo powerDiffers160 W182 W
Processor base powerDiffers55 W65 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)1 differ
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI BoostIntel AI Boost
Total processor performance up toDiffers36 TOPs33 TOPs
NPU performance up to13 TOPs13 TOPs
GPU performance up to8 TOPs8 TOPs
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 32 GB1 x 16 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed5600 MHz5600 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers2 TB1 TB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0PCI Express 4.0
SSD form factorM.2M.2
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for oneNVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one16 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturerIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Performance2 differ
Product typeMini PCMini PC
Market positioningDiffersGamingBusiness
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel HM870Intel H810
Audio output channelsKnown for one5.1 channels
Network4 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one2500 Mbit/s
LAN controllerDiffersRealtek RTL8125DRealtek RTL8111H
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for oneIntel
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneKiller Wi-Fi BE1750x
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
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 quantityDiffers61
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for oneYes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
DisplayPort versionDiffers2.11.4
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI version2.12.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers380 W120 W
Design1 differ
Chassis typeMini PCMini PC
Colour nameKnown for oneWhite
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Audio1 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC3342-CGRealtek ALC897
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers282.4 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers189.5 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers56.5 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers3.12 kg1.27 kg
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 90%
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one271 mm
Package depthKnown for one382 mm
Package heightKnown for one122 mm
Package weightKnown for one2.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one3 year(s)

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