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Compact black mini PC with matte finish, slim square shape

ASUS

ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRKU70000U barebone mini PC Intel Core Ultra 7 255H

SKU CH-VPQE-2JQPR MPN RNUC15CRKU70000U

A compact barebone mini PC with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor, integrated Arc 140T graphics, DDR5 memory slots, dual M.2 NVMe bays, 2.5G Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 255H
  • Form factorSlim
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • Processor socketFCBGA2049
  • AI capabilityProcessor Essentials *Processor Number 255H *Overall Peak TO
  • Processor coresTotal Cores 16 # of Performance-cores 6 # of Efficient-cores

CPU Type Intel Core Ultra 7 255H

Version Slim Kit

  • Intel Core Ultra 7 255H with 16 cores up to 5.1 GHz
  • Intel Arc 140T graphics with 8 Xe-cores for visual workloads
  • Dual-channel DDR5-6400 memory support up to 96 GB
  • M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 and M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 NVMe slots
  • 5 GbE LAN plus Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity

Compact AI mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 7 255H

The ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRKU70000U is a barebone system built around a 16-core processor with a 5.1 GHz maximum turbo frequency. It targets developers and edge-computing users who want to supply their own DDR5 memory and NVMe storage. The integrated Intel Arc 140T graphics provide 8 Xe-cores and a 2.25 GHz maximum dynamic frequency for local AI inference and media encoding.

Slim chassis with dual M.2 slots and 2.5G Ethernet

The 0.48-litre black enclosure measures 4.61 by 4.41 by 1.45 inches and weighs 0.79 lbs. Inside are two 262-pin SO-DIMM slots supporting DDR5-5600 or CSO-DIMM DDR5-6400 up to 96 GB, plus one M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0-ready slot and one M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 slot. A single 2.5Gbps Intel i226V LAN port handles wired connectivity.

Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for dense wireless

Wireless LAN uses 802.11be, while Bluetooth 5.4 offers enhanced data-rate transfers. The platform delivers 96 peak TOPS (Int8) for AI workloads, but memory and storage are not included, so buyers must add compatible modules. The barebone format means no operating system is pre-installed, requiring separate provisioning.

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Price $498.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineNUC 15 Pro
Model nameRNUC15CRKU70000U
Part number90AR00R2-M00140
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 255H
Processor socketFCBGA2049
Memory
Installed memoryNo Memory
RAM slots2 × 262Pin SO-DIMM
Supported memorySO-DIMM DDR5-5600 MHz / CSO-DIMM DDR5-6400 MHz
Maximum supported memory96 GB
Storage
Installed storageNo Hard Drive
M.2 slots1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 × 4 NVMe SSD* slot
1 x M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 × 4 NVMe SSD slot
*PCIe Gen 5 ready
Graphics
Built-in graphicsGPU Name Intel® Arc™ 140T GPU
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency 2.25 GHz
Xe-cores 8
Ray Tracing Yes
DirectX* Support 12.2
OpenGL* Support 4.6
OpenCL* Support 3.0
Multi-Format Codec Engines 2
H.264 Hardware Encode/Decode Yes
H.265 (HEVC) Hardware Encode/Decode Yes
AV1 Encode/Decode Yes
VP9 Bitstream & Decoding Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Yes
# of Displays Supported 4
Connectivity
LAN connectionIntel i226 V
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standard802.11be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
Front USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
HDMI ports2 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K@60 Hz)
Thunderbolt ports2 x Thunderbolt 4 (with DisplayPort 2.1)
Rear USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (5 V/0.9A, 10 Gbit/s)
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A (5 V/0.5A, 480 Mbit/s)
Ethernet port1x RJ45 (2.5Gb Ethernet)
Power
Power supply120 W
Size & build
Form factorSlim
Product dimensions4.61 in × 4.41 in × 1.45 in
Product weight0.79 lb (0.36 kg)
Shipping weight1.27 kg
Package size178 × 152 × 127 mm
More details
AI capabilityProcessor Essentials
*Processor Number 255H
*Overall Peak TOPS (Int8) 96
CPU Specifications
Total Cores 16
# of Performance-cores 6
# of Efficient-cores 8
# of Low Power Efficient-cores 2
Total Threads 16
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPU Yes
*AI Software Frameworks Supported by CPU OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT, DirectML, WebNN
GPU Sepcifications:
*Name : Intel® Arc™ 140T GPU
*Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency : 2.25 GHz
*GPU Peak TOPS (Int8) 74
*Ray Tracing Yes
*AI Software Frameworks Supported by GPU OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebGPU
NPU Specifications:

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Questions about this item

What M.2 interface does the 2280 slot use and what speed does it cap at?

The 2280 slot is PCIe Gen 5 ready and runs at PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe speeds.

What are the exact dimensions and weight for checking VESA or desk clearance?

The unit measures 4.61 by 4.41 by 1.45 inches and weighs 0.79 lbs.

How do I add memory and storage, and which step is often missed?

Insert up to 96 GB of DDR5-5600 or CSO-DIMM DDR5-6400 SO-DIMMs into both 262-pin slots for dual-channel, then install an M.2 2280 and a 2242 NVMe SSD; the step often missed is populating both memory slots to enable dual-channel bandwidth.

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