MSI Cubi Z AI 8M AMD Ryzen™ 5 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Mini PC 4.71138E+12

Resilient and Pioneering Spirit of Your Business
Your business should be empowered to stop at nothing while navigating your journey with the MSI Business & Productivity Series products.

Productivity Drives Business
The Cubi Z is an ideal solution for tight spaces,
efficiently handling tasks from basic computing to multimedia streaming.

Maximize Space with the Versatile Cubi Z
The Cubi Z is perfect for spaces with limited room, featuring a 0.9-liter chassis.
It can be mounted behind a monitor, on a wall, or in digital signage, freeing up desk space and creating a tidier workspace.

Tailored for Professional Users
Equipped with up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 Processor, it delivers faster and more reliable performance, enabling users to multitask various applications effortlessly.

WiFi 6E Technology
Wi-Fi 6E emphasizes transmission security and improves signal strength, enabling simultaneous connections to more devices.

DDR5 Dual-Channel Memory
DDR5 memory with dual-channel can enhance work efficiency and quality, processing large amounts of data and complex multitasking quickly.

USB4:A Single Cable to Serve All
USB4 supports power delivery input of up to 100W, making it an excellent choice for both powering and displaying through a single port.

Quadruple Display Support
Supporting up to 4 displays with HDMI™-out and USB4 allows for increased productivity by providing more screen space to manage multiple applications simultaneously.

Reliability That Aligns with Business Needs
Reliability and quality are our top priority, and we focus on delivering a hassle-free, high-quality product.

Secure Inside and Out
Cubi Z offers dual 2.5G LAN for network redundancy, dTPM 2.0 for data encryption,
and supports a Kensington lock for enhanced physical security, protecting your system both online and offline.

Dual 2.5G LAN
Experience the advantages of dual 2.5G LAN, which enhances troubleshooting, redundancy, network segmentation, security, and load balancing.

Kensington Lock
By physically tethering the Cubi Z to a secure object, the Kensington lock is particularly useful in safeguarding the device and the valuable data in it.

dTPM 2.0
dTPM 2.0* provides hardware-based security. It encrypts sensitive data and passwords for better protection.

Built for Sustainability
The Cubi Z Series blends business-centric design with environmental responsibility - an embodiment of MSI's dedication to sustainability. By utilizing green material, PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) plastic, ensures not only the products' durability but also commits to a greener world.

Our commitment extends to incorporating sustainable materials in both our product design and packaging. The Cubi Z Series embodies sustainable value and heightened productivity.

Post-consumer Recycled
(PCR) Plastic
The Cubi Z mini PC contains 53.29% PCR plastic, reducing plastic waste sent to landfills and contributing to environmental conservation.

Sustainably Sourced Wood Pulp with FSC Certification
FSC-certified cartons are made from sustainably sourced wood pulp, ensuring responsible forest management. This certification guarantees that the materials are renewable and low-carbon, promoting environmental sustainability.

By using FSC-certified cartons, MSI supports sustainable practices and contributes to the preservation of forests for future generations.

Renewable Energy
Since 2021, MSI has installed solar power systems in its facilities and gradually increased the proportion of purchased renewable energy.

By 2024, it has achieved a carbon reduction of over 70%, with more than 99% of the electricity used in its factories coming from renewable sources.

This demonstrates MSI's commitment to achieving net-zero sustainability by 2050.

Operability That Delivers
Streamlining operations to maximize productivity and reduce waste.

Convenience Meets Productivity
The convenient design of Cubi Z improves productivity by enhancing the work environment and eliminating the need for external peripherals.

VESA Mountable
With VESA mountable design, it can be mounted behind a monitor, on a wall, or in digital signage, freeing up desk space.

External Power Switch
If the computer is in a hard-to-reach spot, using the optional external power switch* is easier than bending down to turn it on.

Built-in Speaker
Eliminate external speakers for notifications and calls to save space and reduce clutter.

MSI Center
The MSI Center allows for easy optimization and resource allocation to enhance software performance.

Specs




Processor


Processor manufacturer

The manufacturer that produced the processor.

AMD


Processor family

A family of processors is a group of processors produced by one company over a short period of time e.g. Intel Pentium processors.

AMD Ryzen™ 5


Processor generation

AMD Ryzen 8000 Series


Processor cores

The number of central processing units ('cores') in a processor. Some processors have 1 core, others have 2 (e.g. Intel Core Duo) or more (e.g. the Intel Xeon E7-2850 has 10 cores).

6


Processor threads



Processor boost frequency

The turbo boost is an automatic, managed accelleration of the processor when one of the cores is overloaded.

5.1 GHz


Processor frequency

The speed that the microprocessor executes each instruction or each vibration of the clock. The CPU requires a fixed number of clock ticks, or cycles, to execute each instruction. The faster the clocks rate, the faster the CPU, or the faster it can execute instructions. Clock Speeds are usually determined in MHz, 1 MHz representing 1 million cycles per second, or in GHz, 1 GHz representing 1 thousand million cycles per second. The higher the CPU speed, the better a computer will perform.

3.8 GHz


Processor cache

24 MB


Processor cache type

L2 & L3


Number of processors installed

Number of processors in the product.

1


Processor base power

45 W


Maximum turbo power

54 W


Neural processor unit (NPU)


Neural processor unit (NPU)

AMD Ryzen AI


Memory


Internal memory

A computer's memory which is directly accessible to the CPU.
GB


Maximum internal memory

The maximum internal memory which is available in the product.

64 GB


Internal memory type

The type of internal memory such as RAM, GDDR5.

DDR5-SDRAM


Memory layout (slots x size)

The slots and size of the memory for the CPU.

2 x 8 GB


Memory slots

Number and type of memory expansion slots, including connector and memory module descriptions.

2x SO-DIMM


Memory clock speed

The frequency at which the memory (e.g. RAM) runs.

5600 MHz


ECC

ECC means Error Correction Code, and it is memory that is able to detect and correct some memory errors without user intervention.




Non-ECC




Memory channels

Dual-channel


Buffered memory type

Unregistered (unbuffered)


Memory data transfer rate

5600 MT/s


Storage


Total storage capacity

The total amount of data that can be stored on the device.

512 GB


Storage media

Used for the storage of data e.g. HDD (hard disk drive), SSD (solid-state drive).

SSD


Number of storage drives installed

Amount of storage drives built into the device.

1


Number of storage drives supported

How many storage drives can be fit into the product at once.

1


Total SSDs capacity

512 GB


Number of SSDs installed

1


SSD capacity

The Solid State Drive's data storage capacity.

512 GB


SSD memory type

TLC


SSD interface

The type of interface(s) with which the Solid State Drive is connected to other hardware.

PCI Express 4.0


NVMe

NVM Express (NVMe) or Non-Volatile Memory Host Controller Interface Specification (NVMHCIS) is an open logical device interface specification for accessing non-volatile storage media attached via a PCI Express (PCIe) bus. NVM Express, as a logical device interface, has been designed to capitalize on the low latency and internal parallelism of solid-state storage devices.




SSD form factor

The size of the solid-state drive, given in inches

M.2


Graphics


On-board graphics card

Graphics hardware which is built into the motherboard or CPU, as opposed to a separate graphics adapter (video card). On-board graphics uses CPU and RAM for graphics processing.




On-board GPU manufacturer

AMD


On-board graphics card family

AMD Radeon


On-board graphics card model

"Graphic adapter" is the hardware that produces images on a display. "On-board" means that the graphics adapter is intergrated inside the motherboard.

AMD Radeon 780M


Maximum on-board graphics card memory

8 TB


Number of external displays supported

4


AMD FreeSync

The product includes AMD Freesync Technology for the dynamic synchronization of the graphic card and the monitor in order to avoid screen tearing.




Graphics card HDMI ports quantity

1


Graphics card DisplayPorts quantity

1


Network


Ethernet LAN

An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.




LAN controller

Dragon RTL8125BG


Wi-Fi

Popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.




Top Wi-Fi standard

Connection of this device is done via Wi-Fi in a high standard.

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)


Wi-Fi standards

The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)


Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a low-power radio technology developed to replace the cables and wires currently used to link or connect electronic devices such as personal computers, printers, and a wide variety of handheld devices including mobile phones. Because it uses radio-wave connectivity, a Bluetooth-enabled device has a constant, established connection to whatever browser it uses. This saves the user the trouble of logging on to check for emails or news updates, for example.




Bluetooth version

The type of bluetooth technology in the product e.g. Bluetooth Smart (v4.0).

5.3


Ports & interfaces


USB 2.0 ports quantity

Number of USB 2.0 ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), USB 2.0 ports are usually black.

1



Ports & interfaces


USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity

5


HDMI ports quantity

The number of sockets (ports) for HDMI connections. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed/uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant device ("the source device") to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. HDMI is a digital replacement for existing analog video standards.

2


HDMI version

2.1


Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet.

2


Combo headphone/mic port




DC-in jack

The socket/plug where the DC electricity supply connects to the device.




Number of rear USB ports

4


Number of front USB ports

4


Number of front audio ports

1


Design


Chassis type

The type of rigid framework onto which is the hosuing for device components.

Mini PC


Colour name

Black


Volume

The amount of a substance contained.

0.9 L


VESA mounting




Cable lock slot

Holes on the edge of devices through which a cable lock can be passed, so the device can be locked to a desk etc.




Cable lock slot type

Kensington


Product colour

The colour e.g. red, blue, green, black, white.

Black


Housing material

What the casing of the product is made of.

Metal, Plastic


Country of origin

Country where the device is made. Aka Country of manufacture (COM).

China


Performance


Market positioning

Under which category can the device be positioned in the market, e.g. camera phone.

Business


Powered by

AMD Ryzen


Compatible processor series

A processor which is compatible with this device, belongs to a 'series' which is part of 'family' e.g Celeron D, Celeron G, Celeron M, or, in some cases, is the same as 'family'.

AMD Ryzen 8000 Series


Audio chip

Realtek ALC269


Audio system

System used to play music or speech.

High Definition Audio


Audio output channels

An audio output channel is an electric circuit which acts as a path for a signal produced by a device. A device may have several audio output channels.

2.0 channels


Built-in speaker(s)

The device contains speaker(s) to produce sound.




Number of speakers

The quantity of speakers included in/with the product.

1


Product type

The sub-category of the product.

Mini PC


Software


Operating system architecture

The way in which the operating system of a computer/smartphone (32-bit/64-bit) is set up.

64-bit


Operating system installed

Type of operating system on a device e.g. IOS on Apple devices, Android for mobile devices.

Windows 11 Pro


Compatible operating systems

List of desktop operating systems tested as compatible with this product.

Windows 11 Pro


Power


Power supply

The way in which the product is powered e.g. rechargeable battery, mains electricity connected via a plug and cable.
0 W


Power supply input voltage
0-240 V


Power supply input frequency

The frequency of the electricity, usually measured in Hertz (Hz), which is supplied by the power supply. Mains electricity in many parts of the world is 50Hz.

50-60 Hz


Operational conditions


Operating temperature (T-T)

The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated.

0 - 35 °C


Storage temperature (T-T)

The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored.

-20 - 60 °C


Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 90%


Storage relative humidity (H-H)

5 - 95%


Certificates


Compliance certificates

CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UL


Weight & dimensions


Width

The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
6 mm


Depth

The distance from the front to the back of something.
2 mm


Height

The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.

50.1 mm


Weight

Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.

790 g


Package width

The distance from one side of the packaging to the other.

469 mm


Package depth

The distance from the front to the back of the packaging.

221 mm


Package height

The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging.

517 mm


Package weight

Weight of the packaged product.

2 kg


Packaging content


Cables included

AC, Power


VESA mount included




Manual