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ASUS NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315 vs MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU

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  • 39differ
  • 31identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315 has 50 more processor model than the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU (315 vs 265). The MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU has 14 more processor cores than the ASUS NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315 (20 vs 6). The MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU has 14 more processor threads than the ASUS NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315 (20 vs 6). Processor family: Intel Core 5 on the ASUS NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315, Intel Core Ultra 7 on the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU. Processor generation: Intel Core (Series 3) on the ASUS NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315, Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) on the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU.

  • Processor family
    • NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315:Intel Core 5
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU:Intel Core Ultra 7
  • Processor generation
    • NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315:Intel Core (Series 3)
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU:Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
  • Processor model
    • NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315:315
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU:265
  • Processor cores
    • NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315:6
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU:20
  • Processor threads
    • NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315:6
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU:20
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315:4.4 GHz
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU:5.3 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315:2
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU:8
  • Efficient cores
    • NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315:0
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU:12

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Comparison of RNUC16WCKI5073C2B, Pro DP21 AI 8HG-037XEU
101 specifications
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core 5Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generationDiffersIntel Core (Series 3)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers315265
Processor coresDiffers620
Processor threadsDiffers620
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.4 GHz5.3 GHz
Performance coresDiffers28
Efficient coresDiffers012
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.4 GHz5.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB30 MB
Processor socketDiffersFCBGA1516LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Maximum turbo powerDiffers35 W182 W
Processor base powerDiffers15 W65 W
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one1400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)2 differ
Total processor performance up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 TOPs
NPU performance up toDiffers15 TOPs13 TOPs
GPU performance up toDiffers18 TOPs8 TOPs
Sparsity supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows Studio effects supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AI software frameworks supported by NPUKnown for oneOpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNNUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5600 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Total SSDs capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Market positioningDiffersHome & officeBusiness
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel H810
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 channels
Network3 differ
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111H
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth versionDiffers6.05.3
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one2500 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE211Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
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 quantityDiffers21
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers90 W120 W
Designidentical
Colour nameKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Introduction yearKnown for one2026Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 11 ProNo
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
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
WidthDiffers144 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers117 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers585.6 g1.27 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers183 mm271 mm
Package depthDiffers151 mm382 mm
Package heightDiffers127 mm122 mm
Package weightDiffers1.4 kg2.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)

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