Compare Asus Bare Bones
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| Specification | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | |||||
| Colour | Black | — | — | — | — |
| Platform Technology | Intel vPro Platform | — | — | — | — |
| Product Form Factor | Mini PC | — | — | — | — |
| Type | PC barebone | — | — | — | — |
| Processor | |||||
| Built-in processor | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Efficient cores | — | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Efficient-core base frequency | — | — | 0.9 GHz | — | 0.9 GHz |
| Efficient-core boost frequency | — | 3.8 GHz | — | 3.3 GHz | — |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | — | — | 3.8 GHz | — | 3.3 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency | — | — | 700 MHz | — | — |
| Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | — | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz | — | — |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Performance cores | — | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Performance-core base frequency | — | — | 1.4 GHz | — | 1.2 GHz |
| Performance-core boost frequency | — | 5.1 GHz | — | 4.7 GHz | — |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | — | — | 4.8 GHz | — | 4.7 GHz |
| Processor boost frequency | — | — | — | — | 4.7 GHz |
| Processor cache | — | 24 MB | 24 MB | 10 MB | 10 MB |
| Processor cores | — | 16 | 16 | 6 | 6 |
| Processor family | — | Intel Core Ultra 9 | Intel Core Ultra 7 | Intel Core 3 | Intel Core 3 |
| Processor generation | — | Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1) | Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1) | Intel Core (Series 1) | Intel Core (Series 1) |
| Processor manufacturer | — | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Processor model | — | 185H | 155H | 100U | 100U |
| Processor threads | — | 22 | 22 | 8 | 8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | — | 45 W | — | 15 W | — |
| Memory | |||||
| Maximum internal memory | — | 96 GB | 96 GB | 96 GB | 96 GB |
| Memory channels | — | Dual-channel | Dual-channel | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |
| Memory slots type | — | SO-DIMM | SO-DIMM | SO-DIMM | SO-DIMM |
| Number of memory slots | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Supported memory clock speeds | — | 5600 MHz | 5600 MHz | 5600 MHz | 6400 MHz |
| Supported memory types | — | DDR5-SDRAM | DDR5-SDRAM | DDR5-SDRAM | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Graphics | |||||
| Graphics card family | — | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| On-board graphics card | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| On-board graphics card model | — | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel® Graphics | Intel Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| Storage | |||||
| Maximum storage capacity | — | — | 6 TB | — | — |
| Number of storage drives supported | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| NVMe | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SSD form factor | — | M.2 | M.2 | — | M.2 |
| Storage drive interface | — | PCI Express | PCI Express | PCI Express | M.2 |
| Storage drive sizes supported | — | M.2 | M.2 | M.2 | M.2 |
| Supported storage drive types | — | SSD | SSD | SSD | SSD |
| Power | |||||
| AC adapter output current | — | — | 6.32 A | — | 6.32 A |
| AC adapter output voltage | — | — | 19 V | — | 19 V |
| Device Type | Power adapter | — | — | — | — |
| Number of power supply units | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Power Provided | 120 Watt | — | — | — | — |
| Power supply | — | 150 W | 120 W | 90 W | 120 W |
| Power supply type | — | External AC adapter | External AC adapter | External AC adapter | — |
| Network | |||||
| Bluetooth | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Data Link Protocol | IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 5.4, Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | — | — | — | — |
| Ethernet Controller | Intel I226-V | — | — | — | — |
| Ethernet LAN | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Ports | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | — | — | — | — |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | — | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | — | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wireless LAN Supported | Yes | — | — | — | — |
| Wireless NIC | Intel WI-FI 7 BE202 | — | — | — | — |
| WLAN controller model | — | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 | — |
| Cache Memory | |||||
| Cache Per Processor | 24 MB | — | — | — | — |
| Installed Size | 24 MB | — | — | — | — |
| RAM | |||||
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | — | — | — | — |
| Installed Size | 0 GB (installed) / 96 GB (max) | — | — | — | — |
| Slots | 2 (Total) / 2 (empty) | — | — | — | — |
| Technology | DDR5 SDRAM | — | — | — | — |
| Miscellaneous | |||||
| Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | — | — | — | — |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | — | — | — | — |
| VESA Mounting Interface | VESA | — | — | — | — |
| Packaging content | |||||
| AC adapter included | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| Power cord included | — | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Quick start guide | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Audio | |||||
| Built-in speaker(s) | — | No | No | No | No |
| Design | |||||
| Cable lock slot | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | — | — | Kensington | Kensington | Kensington |
| Chassis type | — | UCFF | UCFF | UCFF | — |
| Cooling type | — | Active | Active | Active | — |
| On/off switch | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| Product colour | — | Silver | Black | Black | Black |
| Product type | — | Mini PC barebone | Mini PC barebone | Mini PC barebone | Mini PC barebone |
| VESA mounting | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Processor / Chipset | |||||
| Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz (P-core) / 1.8 GHz (E-core) | — | — | — | — |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2) 240H | — | — | — | — |
| CPU Qty | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Max CPU Qty | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Max Turbo Speed | 5.2 GHz (P-core) / 4 GHz (E-core) | — | — | — | — |
| Number of Cores | 16-core | — | — | — | — |
| Processor Main Features | Intel Smart Cache | — | — | — | — |
| Ports & interfaces | |||||
| DC-in jack | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI version | — | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | — | 0 | — | 3 | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | — | 2 | 3 | — | 3 |
| USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantity | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Weight & dimensions | |||||
| Depth | 11.2 cm | 112 mm | 112 mm | 112 mm | 112 mm |
| Height | 5.4 cm | 41 mm | 37 mm | 37 mm | 54 mm |
| Weight | 600 g | — | 500 g | 480 g | 600 g |
| Width | 11.7 cm | 144 mm | 117 mm | 117 mm | 117 mm |
| Graphics Controller | |||||
| Graphics Processor | Intel Graphics | — | — | — | — |
| Max Monitors Supported | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Video Interfaces | HDMI | — | — | — | — |
| Processor special features | |||||
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | — | — | 3.0 | — | — |
| Connections & Expansion | |||||
| Interfaces | 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (2 front, 1 rear) 2 x Thunderbolt 4/DisplayPort 2.1 (2 rear) 2 x HDMI (2 rear) 1 x LAN (2.5Gigabit Ethernet) (1 rear) 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (1 front) 1 x USB 2.0 (1 rear) | — | — | — | — |
| Slots | 1 (total) / 1 (free) x M.2 Card - 2280 1 (total) / 1 (free) x M.2 Card - 2242 | — | — | — | — |
| Software | |||||
| Linux operating systems supported | — | — | RedHat EL Linux, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | — | — |
| Operating system installed | — | — | No | — | No |
| Windows operating systems supported | — | — | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | — |
| Monitor | |||||
| Monitor Type | None | — | — | — | — |
| Performance | |||||
| Number of processors supported | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
| Operating System / Software | |||||
| OS Provided | No operating system | — | — | — | — |
| Software | ASUS Control Center, Adobe Creative Cloud (1 month membership) | — | — | — | — |
| Optical Storage | |||||
| Type | No optical drive | — | — | — | — |
| Hard drive | |||||
| Type | No HDD | — | — | — | — |
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