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ASUS NUC 16 Pro Mini PC Intel Core Ultra 5 325 64GB 1TB

SKU CH-W6MX-P2VAM

Compact Intel Core Ultra 5 mini PC with 64 GB RAM, 1 TB storage, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, dual 2.5 G LAN and Thunderbolt 4 in a 144 × 117 × 42 mm chassis

RAM and SSD size 64GB RAM+1TB SSD

  • Intel Core Ultra 5 325 with 16 cores and 4.5 GHz max frequency for AI workloads
  • Dedicated NPU delivering 57 TOPS for machine learning and advanced data analysis
  • Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1 plus dual 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0
  • MIL-STD 810H certified durability with fTPM 2.0 firmware for enterprise-grade security
  • Tool-free chassis measuring 144 x 117 x 42 mm supports DDR5 7200 MT/s and PCIe 5.0 SSD

Compact AI workstation

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro Mini PC integrates an Intel Core Ultra 5(325) processor with 16 cores and a maximum frequency of 4.5GHz. It ships with 64GB of DDR5 7200 MT/s memory and a 1TB PCIe 5.0 SSD. The built-in Intel Xe3 graphics and dedicated AIBoost NPU deliver 57 AI computing TOPS, targeting developers and analysts who need local model inference in a 144mm x 117mm x 42mm enclosure.

Sustained 45W thermal envelope

The dual-fan cooling system is engineered to maintain the processor at its 45W TDP during extended AI training or data-analysis sessions. MIL-STD 810H certification confirms the chassis survives drop and severe-environment testing, so thermal throttling is minimised even when the NPU and graphics run continuously at load. Firmware TPM 2.0 remains active throughout without adding thermal overhead.

Tool-free upgrades and dense I/O

Removing the cover requires no tools, exposing two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots and an M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 bay for future capacity changes. Front and rear ports include dual Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1, dual 2.5G LAN (Intel I226-V and I226-LM), Wi-Fi 7 BE211 and Bluetooth 6.0. The only common friction point is cable routing in tight VESA mounts due to the port density on the 42mm depth.

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Price $1,441.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameASUS
Product lineNUC 16 PRO

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Questions about this item

How loud or hot does the dual-fan cooling get when the Intel Core Ultra 5 325 runs at its 45 W TDP for long periods?

The NUC 16 Pro uses a dual-fan cooling system inside a 144 mm x 117 mm x 42 mm chassis to manage the processor's 45 W TDP during sustained workloads.

Which display cables or adapters must I already own to connect monitors to the two Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1?

The two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports carry DisplayPort 2.1 video, so you need USB-C to DisplayPort or HDMI cables or adapters that match your monitors' inputs.

Can I keep using my current 2.5 GbE network switch with the dual 2.5G LAN ports on this unit?

Yes, the dual 2.5G LAN ports (Intel I226-V and I226-LM) will link at 2.5 Gbps with any compatible 2.5 GbE switch or router you already have.

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