MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG vs ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC

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ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC Image: ZOTAC Japan product gallery

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MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG

Core Ultra 9 386H / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro

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ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC

Core Ultra 7 255HX / RTX 5060 Ti 16GB / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Home

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Memory
Storage

1Is it fast for normal work?

2Can it handle sustained work?

3Can it game?

ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC

  • Battlefield 6 gameplay checked by HEBEFACE

4Is it loud or hot?

ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC

  • Fan noise requires consideration

5How much electricity does it use?

6Can I upgrade and connect everything?

MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • Security lock also restricts bottom access
  • Bottom cover lifts away without a fan cable Not available

ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • Security lock also restricts bottom access Not available
  • Bottom cover lifts away without a fan cable

7Is it good value?

8Will it be dependable?

MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG

  • Network boot stack was disabled by default

References

  1. MSI. Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG US SKU specifications. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra 9 386H / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro

    Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.

  2. Level1Techs. Finally! Panther Lake! A Quick Look at the Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra 9 386H / 32GB DDR5-5600 / 1TB Phison SSD / Windows 11 Pro. BIOS EB211IMS.1A20 dated March 4, 2026 shown. Power profile unconfirmed.

    Disclosure: Reviewer thanks MSI for access to the hardware; whether the unit was loaned or retained is unclear. Affiliate link disclosed.

  3. ZOTAC. MAGNUS EN275060TC Windows configuration. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra 7 255HX / RTX 5060 Ti 16GB / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Home

    Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.

  4. ZOTAC. EN275060TC family user manual. Product page. Accessed .

  5. ASCII. An incredibly compact gaming PC equipped with an RTX 5060 Ti | MAGNUS EN275060TC. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: 255HX and desktop RTX 5060 Ti 16GB; review discusses regional 16GB/1TB options, but installed OS, exact review-unit RAM/storage and firmware are unconfirmed.

    Disclosure: Companion article discloses possible affiliate revenue; review-unit loan, purchase or retention status unconfirmed.

  6. PAD: PC Watch & AKIBA PC Hotline!. Breaking the Limits of Mini PCs! Desktop GPU Power for Gaming and AI!. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: EN275060TC with 255HX and desktop RTX 5060 Ti 16GB; two memory modules and a Crucial SSD visible. Exact installed capacities, OS and firmware unconfirmed. The separate EU27507TC segments are not used.

    Disclosure: Provided by ZOTAC; paid-promotion label and publisher sponsorship disclosed. Loan versus retained review-unit status unconfirmed.

  7. HEBEFACE. ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC mini PC review. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: 255HX, desktop RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and 1TB SSD identified; exact installed system memory, Windows edition, firmware and complete game settings unconfirmed.

    Disclosure: Retailer product link disclosed; review-unit purchase, loan, retention and sponsorship status unconfirmed.

Value for money

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Specification differences

Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications

Higher listed specifications for MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG

  • Uses a smaller 0.51 liter enclosure

Higher listed specifications for ZOTAC MAGNUS EN275060TC

  • Provides 2 storage slots versus 1

Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationCubi NUC AI+ 3MGMAGNUS EN275060TC
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 386HIntel Core Ultra 7 255HX
Cores / threads16 / 1620 / 20
Processor default TDPNot disclosedNot disclosed
Integrated graphicsIntel GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti desktop, 16GB GDDR7

Memory and storage

SpecificationCubi NUC AI+ 3MGMAGNUS EN275060TC
Memory typeDDR5 SO-DIMMDDR5-5600 SO-DIMM; one module installed
Maximum memory96 GB96 GB
Upgradeable memoryYesYes
Storage slots12

Connectivity

SpecificationCubi NUC AI+ 3MGMAGNUS EN275060TC
Ethernet2 x Intel I226-V 2.5GbE2 x 2.5Gbps Ethernet
WirelessWi-Fi 7; adapter model and Bluetooth version unconfirmed for this SKUIntel Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4; exact module unconfirmed
USB4YesYes
ThunderboltYesYes

Size and price

SpecificationCubi NUC AI+ 3MGMAGNUS EN275060TC
Enclosure volume0.51 liters2.65 liters
List priceNot publishedNot published
Product classNot assignedNot assigned