[en] Best estimate codes and methods for the realistic simulation of operational transients and accidents are being developed in two directions. First, computer codes with models of the interaction between multidimensional neutron kinetic and NPP dynamic behavior enable realistic simulation of transients characterized by strong coupling between neutronics and thermal-hydraulics as well as of transients that result in asymmetrical spatial core power distribution. Coupled codes consisting of a system thermal-hydraulic code and a multidimensional neutronic code are being developed worldwide in order to accomplish that task. Secondly, development of the qualified plant nodalization and of the models of plant protection and control systems is important for the realistic system analysis of operational transients and accidents. Comparison of the coupled code and point kinetic results is important for the validation of the coupled code and to gain more experience in the use of the coupled code in realistic analyses. In this paper the results of two transients for NPP Krsko using the coupled code RELAP5-QUABOX/CUBBOX (R5QC) and RELAP5 stand alone code are discussed. (orig.)