MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG Black 2026
MSI
51 Overall Score
vs
Dell Aurora Gaming Black 2025
Dell
96 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Creator
Home Office
Workstation
Developer
Business
Ai Llm
Compact
Specifications
| MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG | Dell Aurora Gaming | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 3 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 3.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mini | desktop |
| PSU | 120W | 1000W★ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 15.37 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 7★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 | USB4 |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2 x DisplayPort 2.1 | 3 x DisplayPort 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000/2500 |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG Black 2026
- Strong cpu (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
Dell Aurora Gaming Black 2025
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG Black 20260.026score per dollar
vs
Dell Aurora Gaming Black 20250.021score per dollar
MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG Black 2026 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Dell Aurora Gaming
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 26 specs.
