MSI Cubi 5 12M Intel Core i5 1235U Desktop PC, NUC, SFF, Mini Computer, HTPC, (8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 PRO), IRIS XE Graphics/ThunderBolt 4/Type C/HDMI/DisplayPort/Dual LAN/WiFi 6E/BT 5.3/VESA
- Support up to 8K UHD Display
- Support three displays that allow you to see more and do more
- Thunderbolt 4 delivers the fastest, most versatile connection to any dock, display, or data device & NAS
- Dual LAN: the best way to back up your file / secure data and prevent the hacker (with MSI exclusive BIOS)
- Get all the performance benefits from USB 3.2 Gen 2 and enjoy the best data transmission experience
- Experience 75% lower latency with WiFi 6E technology(optional)
- FW TPM design secures your confidential data with encryption keys
- Supports standard VESA-mount
“Cubi 5 12M: The Energy Efficient Mini-PC
The MSI Cubi 5 12M is a small yet powerful mini-desktop with an incredibly compact 0.7L design suitable for commercial office work or use as home-theatre/entertainment PC (supports UHD/4K 60Hz display output & triple-monitor setups).
The CUBI 5 12M I5 1235U FS 8GB 512GB W11P is a complete system equipped with an Intel 12th Gen Core i5-1235U processor, 8 GB of DDR4-3200MHz memory, 512 GB of M.2 SSD storage, Intel Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, as well as Windows 11 Pro software pre-installed.
The easy-to-upgrade SFF case can house both M.2 (with auto switch) & 2.5-inch SSD storage, as well as up to 64 GB of system memory (2 x DDR4 3200MHz SO-DIMMs), and is VESA-mountable for a cleaner desktop.
Thanks to its cooling-optimized layout and low-noise fan, the MSI Cubi 5 12M is not only an energy-efficient computing solution but is also very quiet, running at a whisper-level 28 dBA while in idle mode.
Front & rear I/O include dual Intel 2.5Gbps and 1Gbps ethernet LAN, Mic-in, Headphones-out, Thunderbolt 4 and 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports.”
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Number of processors installed | 1 |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor cache | 12 MB |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Performance cores | 2 |
| Processor frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Processor threads | 12 |
| Processor cores | 10 |
| Processor model | i5-1235U |
| Processor generation | 12th gen Intel® Core™ i5 |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i5 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Memory clock speed | 3200 MHz |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 8 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory | 8 GB |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Card reader integrated | No |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| SSD interface | M.2 |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| Number of storage drives supported | 2 |
| Number of storage drives installed | 1 |
| Storage media | HDD+SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
| Graphics | |
|---|---|
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| LAN controller | Realtek RTL8111H, Realtek RTL8125-BG, Realtek RTL8125-CG |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.0b |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| DVI port | No |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | China |
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Product colour | Black |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Number of 2.5″ bays | 1 |
| Placement supported | Horizontal/Vertical |
| VESA mounting | Yes |
| Volume | 0.66 L |
| Colour name | Black |
| Chassis type | Mini PC |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Motherboard chipset | Intel SoC |
| Powered by | MSI |
| Market positioning | Everyday |
| Product type | Mini PC |
| Software | |
|---|---|
| Drivers included | Yes |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Power supply | 65 W |
| Weight & dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Package weight | 1.39 kg |
| Package height | 94 mm |
| Package depth | 220 mm |
| Package width | 205 mm |
| Weight | 550 g |
| Height | 53.7 mm |
| Depth | 124 mm |
| Width | 124 mm |
| Packaging content | |
|---|---|
| VESA mount included | Yes |
| Keyboard included | No |
| Mouse included | No |
| Display included | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Product family | Cubi |
| Product series | 5 |
| Other features | |
|---|---|
| Warranty period | 3 year(s) |
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