Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

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 familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel Core 5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i5 (14th gen)Intel Core (Series 1)
Processor modelDiffersi5-14400120U
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
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
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
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
SSD interfaceDiffersPCI Express 4.0M.2
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
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
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 LAN data ratesDiffers100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel I226-V
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelDiffersIntel Wi-Fi 6 AX201Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
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 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers64
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
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
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
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 architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
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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