ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X289AU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 32 GB DDR5-SDRAM 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Windows 11 Home Mini PC Black
Part number RNUC16JNK9X289AU
ROG NUC 16 AI GAMING MINI PC INTEL CORE ULTRA 9 290HX PLUS 32GB
Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (36MB Cache)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB GDDR7)
32GB (5600MHz) DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 16) & 1000GB SSD
Manufacturer
ASUS
Part number
RNUC16JNK9X289AU
Condition
New
Category
Computer Systems › Desktop Computers
1GPA category
Hardware
Overview
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.
Specifications
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
1 TB
Storage media
SSD
Optical drive type
No
Total SSDs capacity
1 TB
Number of SSDs installed
1
SSD capacity
1 TB
SSD interface
PCI Express 4.0
NVMe
Yes
SSD form factor
M.2
Graphics
Discrete graphics card
Yes
Discrete GPU manufacturer
NVIDIA
On-board graphics card
Yes
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
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates
10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi
Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller manufacturer
Intel
WLAN controller model
Killer Wi-Fi BE1750x
Bluetooth
Yes
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
Intel® Thunderbolt 4
Yes
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
Combo headphone/mic port
Yes
DC-in jack
Yes
Power
Power supply
380 W
Design
Chassis type
Mini PC
Cable lock slot
Yes
Cable lock slot type
Kensington
Product colour
Black
Introduction year
2026
Software
Operating system architecture
64-bit
Operating system installed
Windows 11 Home
Display
Display included
No
Weight & dimensions
Width
282.4 mm
Depth
189.5 mm
Height
56.5 mm
Weight
3.12 kg
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