MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG
The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor with a dedicated AI Boost NPU and dual 2.5GbE LAN ports makes this 0.50kg mini PC a standout for local AI inferencing and edge computing tasks. Its compact, mountable chassis houses extensive connectivity including Thunderbolt 4, dual HDMI 2.1, and Wi-Fi 7, plus a fingerprint reader for physical security. This system is best for developers and IT administrators deploying compact AI applications or managing high-bandwidth network environments.
CPU Intel Core Ultra 9 386H
RAM 16 GB
Storage 1 TB
GPU Intel Graphics
form factor mini
psu w 120
OS Windows 11 Pro
55 Overall Score
Price $1,669
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong cpu (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong port selection (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Cores | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 18 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Graphics |
| Type | Integrated |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Build
| Form Factor | mini |
| PSU | 120 |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 4 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
System
| OS | Windows 11 Pro |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG | Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS | HP OMEN GT22-3080 | Apple Mac Studio M4 Max | Dell Tower ECT1250 | CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H | Intel Core Ultra 9 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core i9 14900KF |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 64 | 32 | 36 | 32 | 64 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 3072 | 2048 | 512 | 2000 | 8000 |
| GPU | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | Apple M4 Max 32-core | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Form Factor | mini | mid-tower | mid-tower | sff | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| Psu W | 120 | 1200 | 850 | - | 180 | 850 |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Storage | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG | 75.2 | 49.9 | 47.4 | 69.6 | 58.5 | 37.4 |
| Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS Compare | 97.3 | 90 | 96.5 | 91.9 | 96.5 | 70.1 |
| HP OMEN GT22-3080 Compare | 95.7 | 90 | 79.5 | 93.4 | 92 | 70.1 |
| Apple Mac Studio M4 Max Compare | 85.7 | 68.4 | 70.2 | 94.6 | 32.4 | 99.3 |
| Dell Tower ECT1250 Compare | 89.5 | 34.8 | 83 | 86.7 | 83 | 70.1 |
| CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Compare | 94 | 83.6 | 96.5 | 86.7 | 99.3 | 11.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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