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ASUS NUC 16 Pro Mini PC NUC16GDKU5 Core Ultra 5 325

SKU CH-VRTJ-PCQGC

A compact barebone mini PC with an Intel Core Ultra 5 325 processor, 57 AI TOPS, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, dual 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0

RAM and SSD size Barebone

  • Intel Core Ultra 5 325 with 16 cores up to 4.5 GHz powers demanding AI workloads
  • Dedicated NPU delivers 57 TOPS for machine learning and advanced data analysis
  • Dual 2.5 GbE LAN plus Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 ensure fast reliable networking
  • Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 supports up to four displays and high-speed peripherals
  • Tool-free 144×117×42 mm chassis with dual-fan cooling enables easy DDR5 7200 MT/s and PCIe 5.0 upgrades

Intel Core Ultra 5 325 mini PC for enterprise AI

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro is a barebone system built around the Intel Core Ultra 5 325 processor with 16 cores and a 4.5 GHz maximum frequency. Its integrated Intel graphics and 57 TOPS NPU target AI development and machine learning workloads. The compact 144 x 117 x 42 mm chassis suits offices needing high compute density.

DDR5 7200 MT/s and PCIe 5.0 headroom for memory

The platform supports DDR5 memory at 7200 MT/s and PCIe 5.0 SSDs, giving headroom for large datasets and fast model loading. Dual 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7 BE211 and Bluetooth 6.0 handle heavy network traffic. The 45 W TDP ceiling means sustained all-core turbo will throttle under prolonged full-load AI training.

Dual Thunderbolt 4 and toolless chassis change

Two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports with DisplayPort 2.1 drive up to four displays and high-speed peripherals from a single cable. The toolless chassis allows IT staff to install memory and storage in seconds without screws. MIL-STD 810H certification and fTPM 2.0 firmware meet ruggedisation and security requirements for field deployments.

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Price $661.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

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Brand nameASUS
Product lineNUC 16 PRO

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Questions about this item

Will the dual 2.5G LAN ports work with my existing gigabit switch?

Yes, the Intel I226-V and I226-LM ports auto-negotiate down to 1 Gbps so they connect to any gigabit switch without configuration.

How can I verify the 57 TOPS NPU is active after setup?

Open Windows Task Manager, select the Performance tab and choose NPU 0; sustained load should show utilisation on the dedicated AIBoost engine.

Does the box include RAM or a PCIe 5.0 SSD, or must I buy them separately?

This barebone ships without memory or storage; you need to add DDR5 7200 MT/s SO-DIMMs and a PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD yourself.

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