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ASUS NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315 vs MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-038EU

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  • 36differ
  • 34identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315 has 90 more processor model than the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-038EU (315 vs 225). The MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-038EU has 4 more processor cores than the ASUS NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315 (10 vs 6). The MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-038EU has 4 more processor threads than the ASUS NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315 (10 vs 6). Processor family: Intel Core 5 on the ASUS NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315, Intel Core Ultra 5 on the MSI Pro DP21 AI 8HG-038EU. 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-038EU.

  • Processor family
    • NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315:Intel Core 5
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-038EU:Intel Core Ultra 5
  • Processor generation
    • NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315:Intel Core (Series 3)
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-038EU:Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
  • Processor model
    • NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315:315
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-038EU:225
  • Processor cores
    • NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315:6
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-038EU:10
  • Processor threads
    • NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315:6
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-038EU:10
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315:4.4 GHz
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-038EU:4.9 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315:2
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-038EU:6
  • Efficient cores
    • NUC RNUC16WCKI5073C2B Intel Core 5 315:0
    • Pro DP21 AI 8HG-038EU:4

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101 specifications
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core 5Intel Core Ultra 5
Processor generationDiffersIntel Core (Series 3)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers315225
Processor coresDiffers610
Processor threadsDiffers610
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.4 GHz4.9 GHz
Performance coresDiffers26
Efficient coresDiffers04
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.4 GHz4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB20 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersFCBGA1516LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Maximum turbo powerDiffers35 W121 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
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI BoostIntel AI Boost
Total processor performance up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 TOPs
NPU performance up toDiffers15 TOPs13 TOPs
GPU performance up toDiffers18 TOPs4 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
Internal memory16 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB64 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 16 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5600 MHz
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity512 GB512 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacity512 GB512 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity512 GB512 GB
NVMeYesYes
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
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board GPU manufacturerIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Performance1 differ
Product typeMini PCMini PC
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
Ethernet LANYesYes
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111H
Wi-FiYesYes
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)
BluetoothYesYes
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 2.0 ports quantity22
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI version2.12.1
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
Chassis typeMini PCMini PC
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product colourBlackBlack
Colour nameKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Introduction yearKnown for one2026Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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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