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HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC vs MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 28identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC has 170 more processor model than the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU (435 vs 265). The MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU has 14 more processor cores than the HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC (20 vs 6). The MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU has 8 more processor threads than the HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC (20 vs 12). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC, Intel on the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU. Processor family: AMD Ryzen™ AI 5 on the HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC, Intel Core Ultra 7 on the MSI PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC:AMD
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU:Intel
  • Processor family
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC:AMD Ryzen™ AI 5
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU:Intel Core Ultra 7
  • Processor generation
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC:AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU:Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
  • Processor model
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC:435
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU:265
  • Processor cores
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC:6
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU:20
  • Processor threads
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC:12
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU:20
  • Processor boost frequency
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC:4.5 GHz
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU:5.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC:8 MB
    • PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU:30 MB

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Comparison of EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Next Gen AI PC, PRO DP21 AI 8HG-036EU
101 specifications
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ AI 5Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen AI 400 SeriesIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers435265
Processor coresDiffers620
Processor threadsDiffers1220
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.5 GHz5.3 GHz
Performance coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Efficient coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB30 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersFP8LGA 1851 (Socket V1)
Maximum turbo powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source182 W
Processor base powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Processor frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)3 differ
Neural processor unit (NPU)DiffersAMD Ryzen AIIntel AI Boost
Total processor performance up toDiffers59 TOPs33 TOPs
NPU performance up toDiffers50 TOPs13 TOPs
GPU performance up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 TOPs
Copilot+ PCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5600 MHz
Memory data transfer rateKnown for one5600 MT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Total SSDs capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
SSD interfaceDiffersPCI Express 5.0PCI Express 4.0
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Number of storage drives installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board GPU manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 840MIntel® Graphics
Performance1 differ
Market positioningDiffersPremiumBusiness
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel H810
Audio output channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 channels
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, Power onUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8111H
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for oneMediaTekUnknown — not stated by the source
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneRZ616Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 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 quantityDiffers41
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers31
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers90 W120 W
Designidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio chipDiffersRealtek ALC3252Realtek ALC897
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%0 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers177 mm204 mm
DepthDiffers181 mm208 mm
HeightDiffers177 mm54.8 mm
WeightDiffers1.42 kg1.27 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers481 mm271 mm
Package depthDiffers105 mm382 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122 mm
Package weightDiffers2.95 kg2.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP segmentKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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