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Lenovo ThinkCentre M90s Gen 5 vs MSI Cubi NUC 1M i5 120U FS 8GB 512GB W11P

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  • 86specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 32identical
  • 74known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • ThinkCentre M90s Gen 5:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Cubi NUC 1M i5 120U FS 8GB 512GB W11P:Intel Core 5
  • Processor generation
    • ThinkCentre M90s Gen 5:Intel® Core™ i5 (14th gen)
    • Cubi NUC 1M i5 120U FS 8GB 512GB W11P:Intel Core (Series 1)
  • Processor model
    • ThinkCentre M90s Gen 5:i5-14400
    • Cubi NUC 1M i5 120U FS 8GB 512GB W11P:120U
  • Processor threads
    • ThinkCentre M90s Gen 5:16
    • Cubi NUC 1M i5 120U FS 8GB 512GB W11P:12
  • Performance cores
    • ThinkCentre M90s Gen 5:6
    • Cubi NUC 1M i5 120U FS 8GB 512GB W11P:2
  • Efficient cores
    • ThinkCentre M90s Gen 5:4
    • Cubi NUC 1M i5 120U FS 8GB 512GB W11P:8
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • ThinkCentre M90s Gen 5:4.7 GHz
    • Cubi NUC 1M i5 120U FS 8GB 512GB W11P:5 GHz
  • Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • ThinkCentre M90s Gen 5:3.5 GHz
    • Cubi NUC 1M i5 120U FS 8GB 512GB W11P:3.8 GHz

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Comparison of ThinkCentre M90s Gen 5, Cubi NUC 1M i5 120U FS 8GB 512GB W11P
160 specifications
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel Core 5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i5 (14th gen)Intel Core (Series 1)
Processor modelDiffersi5-14400120U
Processor cores1010
Processor threadsDiffers1612
Performance coresDiffers62
Efficient coresDiffers48
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.7 GHz5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.4 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz0.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers20 MB12 MB
Number of processors installed11
Maximum turbo powerDiffers148 W55 W
Processor base powerDiffers65 W15 W
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one4.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 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 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers4x DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedDiffers4400 MHz5200 MHz
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity512 GB512 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of storage drives installed11
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Total SSDs capacity512 GB512 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity512 GB512 GB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfaceDiffersPCI Express 4.0M.2
SSD form factorM.2M.2
M.2 SSD size2280 (22 x 80 mm)2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash)
SSD memory typeKnown for oneTLCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board GPU manufacturerIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel UHD Graphics 730Intel® Graphics
Performance2 differ
Product typeDiffersPCMini PC
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Powered byKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMSI
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel Q670Intel SoC
Motherboard form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNUC
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.02.0
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Power onUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network5 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel I226-V
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller manufacturerIntelIntel
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelDiffersIntel Wi-Fi 6 AX201Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.25.3
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces9 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers64
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of USB ports with PowerShare supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PowerShareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers20
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionDiffers2.11.4/2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Line-outDiffersYesNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Fiber NIC port (Flex I/O)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of front USB portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of front audio portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of rear USB portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of rear audio portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of side USB portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power supplyDiffers260 W120 W
Power supply input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V100-240 V
Power supply input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50-60 Hz
Design3 differ
Chassis typeDiffersSFFMini PC
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
VolumeDiffers8.2 L0.84 L
Placement supportedDiffersVerticalHorizontal
VESA mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product colourBlackBlack
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlastic
Introduction monthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJuly
Introduction yearKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2024
RGB memory lightingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Viewing windowKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio chipKnown for oneRealtek ALC897Q-CGUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers92.5 mm132.5 mm
DepthDiffers297.7 mm135.6 mm
HeightDiffers339.5 mm50.1 mm
WeightDiffers5.3 kg625 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers195 mm205 mm
Package depthDiffers395 mm220 mm
Package heightDiffers530 mm94 mm
Package weightDiffers7.6 kg1.45 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Mouse includedDiffersYesNo
Keyboard includedDiffersYesNo
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, Power
VESA mount includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Screws includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mouse connectivityKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersGREENGUARD, TCOENERGY STAR, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LocaleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnglish
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 year(s)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 12192 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneErP Lot 3 MIL-STD-810HUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard connectivityKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source

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