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 - RNUC16JNK9X289AU

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.

• 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

Processor family	Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor model	290HX Plus
Processor generation	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor cores	24
Processor threads	24
Processor boost frequency	5.5
Performance cores	8
Efficient cores	16
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency	4.7
Processor cache	36
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 2114
Processor base power	55
Maximum turbo power	160
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost
Total processor performance up to	36
NPU performance up to	13
GPU performance up to	8
Internal memory	32
Maximum internal memory	128
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 16
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed	5600
Total storage capacity	1000
Optical drive type	N
Storage media	SSD
Total SSDs capacity	1000
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	1000
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0
NVMe	Y
SSD form factor	M.2
Discrete graphics card	Y
On-board graphics card	Y
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
On-board graphics card model	Intel Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturer	NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memory	16
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel Graphics
Product type	Mini PC (<= 3L)
Market positioning	Gaming
Motherboard chipset	Intel HM870
Ethernet LAN	Y
Wi-Fi	Y
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000
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	Y
Bluetooth version	5.4
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
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
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0
HDMI ports quantity	2
Intel® Thunderbolt 4	Y
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity	1
DisplayPorts quantity	1
DisplayPort version	2.1
HDMI version	2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Y
DC-in jack	Y
Power supply	380
Chassis type	Mini PC
Product colour	Black
Cable lock slot	Y
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Introduction year	2026
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Display included	N
Width	282.4
Depth	189.5
Height	56.5
Weight	3120