ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X28AA2

ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X28AA2. Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9, Processor model: 290HX Plus. Internal memory: 32 GB, Internal memory type: DDR5-SDRAM, Memory clock speed: 5600 MHz. Total storage capacity: 2 TB, Storage media: SSD. On-board graphics card model: Intel® Graphics, Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. Operating system installed: Windows 11 Home, Operating system architecture: 64-bit. Power supply: 380 W. Chassis type: Mini PC. Product type: Mini PC. Product colour: Black

Compact, Powerful, Beyond Limits
Meet ROG NUC 16—a mini PC that redefines performance in a compact form factor. ROG NUC 16 leverages the power of the latest Intel® processors and NVIDIA® graphics to unleash immersive, ray-traced worlds with unmatched precision. Featuring a triple-fan cooling system and dual-vapor-chamber architecture, and rigorously tested for durability and reliability, the ROG NUC 16 delivers battle-ready performance without compromises. Plus, it can be stood upright or placed horizontally, so it fits any setup.

Processor

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generation: Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor model: 290HX Plus
Processor cores: 24
Processor threads: 24
Processor boost frequency: 5.5 GHz
Performance cores: 8
Efficient cores: 16
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.7 GHz
Processor cache: 36 MB
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Processor socket: BGA 2114
Processor base power: 55 W
Maximum turbo power: 160 W

Neural processor unit (NPU)

Neural processor unit (NPU): Intel AI Boost
Total processor performance up to: 36 TOPs
NPU performance up to: 13 TOPs
GPU performance up to: 8 TOPs

Memory

Internal memory: 32 GB
Maximum internal memory: 128 GB
Internal memory type: DDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size): 2 x 16 GB
Memory slots: 2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed: 5600 MHz

Storage

Total storage capacity: 2 TB
Storage media: SSD
Optical drive type: No
Total SSDs capacity: 2 TB
Number of SSDs installed: 1
SSD capacity: 2 TB
Feature: NVMe
SSD form factor: M.2

Graphics

Feature: Discrete graphics card
Discrete GPU manufacturer: NVIDIA
Feature: On-board graphics card
Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Discrete graphics card memory: 16 GB
Discrete graphics memory type: GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturer: Intel
On-board graphics card family: Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card model: Intel® Graphics

Performance

Market positioning: Gaming
Motherboard chipset: Intel HM870
Product type: Mini PC

Network

Feature: Ethernet LAN
Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Feature: Wi-Fi
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Feature: Bluetooth
Bluetooth version: 5.4

Ports & interfaces

USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: 6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity: 1
Feature: Intel® Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity: 1
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
DisplayPort version: 2.1
HDMI ports quantity: 2
HDMI version: 2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
Feature: Combo headphone/mic port
Feature: DC-in jack

Power

Power supply: 380 W

Design

Chassis type: Mini PC
Feature: Cable lock slot
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Product colour: Black
Introduction year: 2026

Software

Operating system architecture: 64-bit
Operating system installed: Windows 11 Home

Audio

Audio chip: Realtek ALC3342-CG

Weight & dimensions

Width: 282.4 mm
Depth: 189.5 mm
Height: 56.5 mm
Weight: 3.2 kg

Packaging data

Package width: 370 mm
Package depth: 258 mm
Package height: 190 mm
Package weight: 5.95 kg