MSI CUBI 5 12M 1215U
MSI

CUBI 5 12M 1215U

CPU i3 1215U
GPU Iris Xe 64EU
Max RAM 64GB
Drives 2
From $410
Seller Newegg

The MSI CUBI 5 12M 1215U is a mini PC powered by the Intel i3 1215U (12th gen). It features 2 performance cores and 8 threads and a soldered CPU. Graphics are handled by the integrated Intel Iris Xe 64EU. Supports up to 64GB of RAM across 2 slots at 3200 MT/s. Storage capacity of up to 2 drives including 1 NVMe, 1× 2.5" SATA. Connectivity includes USB4 40Gbps. Networking features 2 Ethernet ports (up to 2.5G). Dimensions: 124 × 124 × 54mm (0.83L). Uses a Brick PSU (65W), 15W TDP.

CPU & Performance

CPUi3 1215U
Generation12th
P-Cores2
Threads8
Single-core65
Multi-core16
Socket0

GPU

GPUIris Xe 64EU
Discrete GPUNo
Integrated GPUYes
eGPU supportNo

RAM

Max RAM64GB
RAM slots2
Max speed3200 MT/s
ECC supportNo

Storage

Max drives2
NVMe slots1
Gen4 x41
2.5" SATA1
SD cardNo

Ports & Connectivity

USB4 40Gbps1
Max displays3

Network

Max Ethernet2G
2.5G ports1
1G ports1
vProN

Physical

Dimensions124 × 124 × 54 mm
Volume0.83L
Fan size70mm
Warranty1 yr

Power

TDP15W
PSU typeBrick
PSU65W

Additional

Recommended for office work, web browsing, media playback, light home or business use, larger multitasking workloads, and very small desk setups. Consider MSI CUBI 5 12M 1215U if you want a ultra-compact mini PC built around its listed Intel i3 1215U processor and Intel Iris Xe 64EU integrated GPU. It is less suitable for heavy gaming than models with a discrete GPU, but the listed expansion and integrated graphics options make it flexible for everyday workloads.

MSI CUBI 5 12M 1215U features Intel i3 1215U with Intel Iris Xe 64EU integrated GPU, offering 1× 2.5G Ethernet and 1× 1G Ethernet and USB4. CPU details include 12th CPU generation, 2 performance cores, and 8 threads. Memory support includes up to 64GB RAM across 2 slots at 3200 MT/s. Storage support includes up to 2 storage drives including 1 NVMe SSD slot, 1× PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, and 1× 2.5-inch SATA bay. Display support includes support for up to 3 displays. Port connectivity includes 1× USB4 40Gbps. Networking includes 1× 2.5G Ethernet and 1× 1G Ethernet. Physical design includes a 124 × 124 × 54 mm chassis (0.83L). Cooling information lists 70 mm main fan. Power information lists Brick power supply rated at 65W and 15W TDP. Lifecycle information lists 1-year warranty and release date listed as 5-Jun-2023.

Based on its overall score of 216.2, MSI CUBI 5 12M 1215U is positioned as a solid midrange mini PC entry in this dataset; compare it against alternatives by CPU class, GPU type, memory ceiling, storage expansion, LAN, and port selection.

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