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MSI N 8GL-020XRU vs MSI N 8GL-021XRU

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 103identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Total storage capacity
    • N 8GL-020XRU:128 GB
    • N 8GL-021XRU:500 GB
  • Storage media
    • N 8GL-020XRU:SSD
    • N 8GL-021XRU:HDD
  • Height
    • N 8GL-020XRU:44.5 mm
    • N 8GL-021XRU:55.5 mm
  • Weight
    • N 8GL-020XRU:555 g
    • N 8GL-021XRU:660 g
  • Package weight
    • N 8GL-020XRU:1.36 kg
    • N 8GL-021XRU:1.47 kg

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Comparison of N 8GL-020XRU, N 8GL-021XRU
112 specifications
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Pentium® SilverIntel® Pentium® Silver
Processor modelN5000N5000
Processor cores44
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency2.7 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequency1.1 GHz1.1 GHz
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeL3L3
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codenameGemini LakeGemini Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)6 W6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)4.8 W4.8 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes66
PCI Express configurations1x4+1x2, 2x1+1x2+1x2, 4x11x4+1x2, 2x1+1x2+1x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of processors installed11
Processor socketBGA 1090BGA 1090
SteppingB0B0
Maximum internal memory supported by processor8 GB8 GB
Memory types supported by processorDDR4-SDRAM, LPDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM, LPDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speeds supported by processor2400 MHz2400 MHz
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots1x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed2400 MHz2400 MHz
Memory channelsDual-channelDual-channel
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB500 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of storage drives installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Card reader integratedNoNo
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics 605Intel® UHD Graphics 605
Maximum on-board graphics card memory8 GB8 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics)33
On-board graphics card base frequency200 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequency750 MHz750 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)750 MHz750 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card ID0x31840x3184
Number of execution units1818
Performanceidentical
Product typeMini PCMini PC
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.24.2
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity44
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 quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.02.0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Headphone outputs00
Microphone inNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
Poweridentical
Power supply40 W40 W
Designidentical
Chassis typeMini PCMini PC
Product colourBlackBlack
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedNoNo
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Processor special featuresidentical
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version0.000.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Processor ARK ID128990128990
Processor codeSR3RZSR3RZ
Processor package size25 x 24 mm25 x 24 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width116 mm116 mm
Depth112 mm112 mm
HeightDiffers44.5 mm55.5 mm
WeightDiffers555 g660 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers1.36 kg1.47 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes

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