Compact Design with Powerful AI -The Cubi Z AI Series Mini PC comes in a palm-sized 136.00 x 132.00 x 50.10 mm case (0.9L/0.79Kg) with far less performance trade-off compared to laptops. Equipped with a built-in AI Boost NPU, the Cubi Z AI Series provides users with an AI-ready PC experience
Capable - RAM capacity: The Cubi Z AI Series can support DDR5 5600MHz memory (2 x SO-DIMM, up to 64GB).Storage options:1 x M.2 2280 SSD (PCIE, factory pre-installed)
Quadruple Display Support -The rear I/O panels feature two USB4 ports and two HDMI 2.1 outputs, supporting quadruple monitor setups for enhanced workflow efficiency or previewing e-commerce content
Dual 2.5G LAN - Network connectivity includes AMD wireless, Bluetooth, and dual 2.5G Ethernet LAN. dTPM 2.0 (discrete Trusted Platform Module) hardware technology provides security for storing sensitive data & passwords. Kensington Lock slot included
VESA Mountable Design - The chassis is VESA-mountable (standard 100x100 & 75x75), which can transform a standard compact desktop layout into an ultra-minimalist, distraction-free environment. External power switch (optional) enhances the convenience of turning on the computer
Connection - The front features four USB 10Gbps Type A ports, and the rear has two USB Type A ports, ensuring that plugging in and transferring data between devices is quick and hassle-free. The two rear USB4 ports support the display and power delivery output of 15W
Sustainable Design -Made with PCR (Post-consumer Recycled) plastic materials.Reduce waste by using a recycled molded pulp tray packing design. Manufatured with 99% of renewable energy in factory
MSI AI Engine & Built-in Speaker - MSI AI Engine offers multiple optimizations that can help lighten the workload. A Built-in Speaker can eliminate the need for external speakers for notifications and calls, saving space and reducing clutter
The MSI Cubi Z AI 8M combines AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series with a built-in NPU in a compact 0.9-liter design. Features dual USB4 ports with speeds of up to 40Gbps, a 100W power delivery input, dual HDMI ports supporting up to four displays, dual 2.5G LAN ports for fast networking, a Kensington Lock for security, a built-in speaker, and a VESA mountable design.
Processor
Processor manufacturer
AMD
Processor family
AMD Ryzen™ 7
Processor generation
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Processor model
8845HS
Processor frequency
3.8 GHz
Number of processors installed
1
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)
AMD Ryzen AI
Sparsity support
Yes
Windows Studio effects support
Yes
AI datatype support on NPU
FP16, Int8
AI software frameworks supported by NPU
Onnx, Windows ML
Memory
Internal memory
16 GB
Maximum internal memory
64 GB
Internal memory type
DDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)
2 x 8 GB
Memory slots
2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed
5600 MHz
Memory data transfer rate
5600 MT/s
Buffered memory type
Unregistered (unbuffered)
Memory channels
Dual-channel
Non-ECC
Yes
ECC
No
Storage
Total storage capacity
1 TB
Optical drive type
No
Storage media
SSD
Number of storage drives installed
1
Number of storage drives supported
1
Total HDDs capacity
0 GB
Total SSDs capacity
1 TB
Number of SSDs installed
1
SSD memory type
TLC
SSD capacity
1 TB
NVMe
Yes
SSD interface
M.2
SSD form factor
M.2
M.2 SSD size
2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Card reader integrated
Yes
Intel® Optane™ Memory module installed
No
Compatible memory cards
Not supported
Intel® Optane™ Memory module capacity
0 GB
Graphics
Discrete graphics card
No
On-board graphics card
No
Network
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates
10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Cabling technology
10/100/1000Base-T(X)
LAN controller
Realtek RTL8125B
Wi-Fi
Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller manufacturer
AMD
Wi-Fi standards
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller model
AMD RZ616
Antenna type
2x2
Antenna design
Internal
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Yes
Bluetooth version
5.3
Wake-on-LAN ready
Yes
Miracast
Yes
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
5
PowerShare
No
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode
No
Intel® Thunderbolt 4
No
Intel® Thunderbolt 5
No
DVI port
No
HDMI ports quantity
2
HDMI version
2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
2
Microphone in
No
Line-in
No
Line-out
No
Combo headphone/mic port
Yes
S/PDIF out port
No
DC-in jack
Yes
Fiber NIC port (Flex I/O)
No
Number of front audio ports
1
Number of front USB ports
4
Number of rear USB ports
4
Design
Chassis type
Mini PC
Colour name
Black
Volume
0.9 L
VESA mounting
Yes
Placement supported
Horizontal/Vertical
Water cooling system
No
Cable lock slot
Yes
Cable lock slot type
Kensington
Copilot key
No
Product colour
Black
Introduction month
December
Housing material
Metal, Plastic
Viewing window
No
RGB memory lighting
No
Introduction year
2025
Country of origin
China
Refurbished
No
Certified refurbished
No
Performance
Product type
Mini PC
Market positioning
Business
Powered by
AMD Ryzen
Virtual Reality (VR) ready
No
Compatible processor series
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Audio chip
Realtek ALC269
Audio system
High Definition Audio
Audio output channels
2.0 channels
Built-in speaker(s)
Yes
Number of speakers
1
Password protection
Yes
Password protection type
BIOS, Power on, Supervisor
Fingerprint reader
No
BIOS type
UEFI
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version
2.0
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Yes
Software
Operating system installed
Windows 11 Pro
Copilot+ PC
No
Operating system architecture
64-bit
Windows 11 free upgrade
No
Operating system language
English
Apple Intelligence
No
Compatible operating systems
Windows 11 Pro
Drivers included
Yes
Pre-installed software
MSI Center、Nahimic 3
Processor special features
Video encode engine
Yes
Video decode engine
Yes
Power
Power supply
120 W
Power supply input voltage
100-240 V
Power supply input frequency
50-60 Hz
80 PLUS certification
No
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
0 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
0 - 90%
Certificates
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance
Yes
Compliance certificates
CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UL
Compact Design with Powerful AI -The Cubi Z AI Series Mini PC comes in a palm-sized 136.00 x 132.00 x 50.10 mm case (0.9L/0.79Kg) with far less performance trade-off compared to laptops. Equipped with a built-in AI Boost NPU, the Cubi Z AI Series provides users with an AI-ready PC experience
Capable - RAM capacity: The Cubi Z AI Series can support DDR5 5600MHz memory (2 x SO-DIMM, up to 64GB).Storage options:1 x M.2 2280 SSD (PCIE, factory pre-installed)
Quadruple Display Support -The rear I/O panels feature two USB4 ports and two HDMI 2.1 outputs, supporting quadruple monitor setups for enhanced workflow efficiency or previewing e-commerce content
Dual 2.5G LAN - Network connectivity includes AMD wireless, Bluetooth, and dual 2.5G Ethernet LAN. dTPM 2.0 (discrete Trusted Platform Module) hardware technology provides security for storing sensitive data & passwords. Kensington Lock slot included
VESA Mountable Design - The chassis is VESA-mountable (standard 100x100 & 75x75), which can transform a standard compact desktop layout into an ultra-minimalist, distraction-free environment. External power switch (optional) enhances the convenience of turning on the computer
Connection - The front features four USB 10Gbps Type A ports, and the rear has two USB Type A ports, ensuring that plugging in and transferring data between devices is quick and hassle-free. The two rear USB4 ports support the display and power delivery output of 15W
Sustainable Design -Made with PCR (Post-consumer Recycled) plastic materials.Reduce waste by using a recycled molded pulp tray packing design. Manufatured with 99% of renewable energy in factory
MSI AI Engine & Built-in Speaker - MSI AI Engine offers multiple optimizations that can help lighten the workload. A Built-in Speaker can eliminate the need for external speakers for notifications and calls, saving space and reducing clutter
The MSI Cubi Z AI 8M combines AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series with a built-in NPU in a compact 0.9-liter design. Features dual USB4 ports with speeds of up to 40Gbps, a 100W power delivery input, dual HDMI ports supporting up to four displays, dual 2.5G LAN ports for fast networking, a Kensington Lock for security, a built-in speaker, and a VESA mountable design.
Processor
Processor manufacturer
AMD
Processor family
AMD Ryzen™ 7
Processor generation
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Processor model
8845HS
Processor frequency
3.8 GHz
Number of processors installed
1
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)
AMD Ryzen AI
Sparsity support
Yes
Windows Studio effects support
Yes
AI datatype support on NPU
FP16, Int8
AI software frameworks supported by NPU
Onnx, Windows ML
Memory
Internal memory
16 GB
Maximum internal memory
64 GB
Internal memory type
DDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)
2 x 8 GB
Memory slots
2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed
5600 MHz
Memory data transfer rate
5600 MT/s
Buffered memory type
Unregistered (unbuffered)
Memory channels
Dual-channel
Non-ECC
Yes
ECC
No
Storage
Total storage capacity
1 TB
Optical drive type
No
Storage media
SSD
Number of storage drives installed
1
Number of storage drives supported
1
Total HDDs capacity
0 GB
Total SSDs capacity
1 TB
Number of SSDs installed
1
SSD memory type
TLC
SSD capacity
1 TB
NVMe
Yes
SSD interface
M.2
SSD form factor
M.2
M.2 SSD size
2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Card reader integrated
Yes
Intel® Optane™ Memory module installed
No
Compatible memory cards
Not supported
Intel® Optane™ Memory module capacity
0 GB
Graphics
Discrete graphics card
No
On-board graphics card
No
Network
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates
10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Cabling technology
10/100/1000Base-T(X)
LAN controller
Realtek RTL8125B
Wi-Fi
Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller manufacturer
AMD
Wi-Fi standards
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller model
AMD RZ616
Antenna type
2x2
Antenna design
Internal
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Yes
Bluetooth version
5.3
Wake-on-LAN ready
Yes
Miracast
Yes
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
5
PowerShare
No
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode
No
Intel® Thunderbolt 4
No
Intel® Thunderbolt 5
No
DVI port
No
HDMI ports quantity
2
HDMI version
2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
2
Microphone in
No
Line-in
No
Line-out
No
Combo headphone/mic port
Yes
S/PDIF out port
No
DC-in jack
Yes
Fiber NIC port (Flex I/O)
No
Number of front audio ports
1
Number of front USB ports
4
Number of rear USB ports
4
Design
Chassis type
Mini PC
Colour name
Black
Volume
0.9 L
VESA mounting
Yes
Placement supported
Horizontal/Vertical
Water cooling system
No
Cable lock slot
Yes
Cable lock slot type
Kensington
Copilot key
No
Product colour
Black
Introduction month
December
Housing material
Metal, Plastic
Viewing window
No
RGB memory lighting
No
Introduction year
2025
Country of origin
China
Refurbished
No
Certified refurbished
No
Performance
Product type
Mini PC
Market positioning
Business
Powered by
AMD Ryzen
Virtual Reality (VR) ready
No
Compatible processor series
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
Audio chip
Realtek ALC269
Audio system
High Definition Audio
Audio output channels
2.0 channels
Built-in speaker(s)
Yes
Number of speakers
1
Password protection
Yes
Password protection type
BIOS, Power on, Supervisor
Fingerprint reader
No
BIOS type
UEFI
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version
2.0
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Yes
Software
Operating system installed
Windows 11 Pro
Copilot+ PC
No
Operating system architecture
64-bit
Windows 11 free upgrade
No
Operating system language
English
Apple Intelligence
No
Compatible operating systems
Windows 11 Pro
Drivers included
Yes
Pre-installed software
MSI Center、Nahimic 3
Processor special features
Video encode engine
Yes
Video decode engine
Yes
Power
Power supply
120 W
Power supply input voltage
100-240 V
Power supply input frequency
50-60 Hz
80 PLUS certification
No
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
0 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
0 - 90%
Certificates
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance
Yes
Compliance certificates
CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS, UL
