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ASUS NUC 16 Pro Mini PC NUC16GDKU5 Core Ultra 5 325 16GB 1TB

SKU CH-C8XC-FJ92Z

Compact mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 325 processor, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB storage, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, dual 2.5G LAN and Thunderbolt 4 in a 144 x 117 x 42 mm chassis

RAM and SSD size 16GB RAM+1TB SSD

  • AI-ready compute with Intel Core Ultra 5 325 and 57 TOPS NPU
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 plus dual 2.5G LAN for fast networking
  • Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1 support four displays
  • MIL-STD 810H tested durability with fTPM 2.0 security for enterprise use
  • Tool-free 144 x 117 x 42 mm chassis enables DDR5 7200 and PCIe 5.0 upgrades

Ready-to-run AI mini PC

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro NUC16GDKU5 arrives with a Core Ultra 5 325 processor, 16 GB of DDR5 7200 MT/s memory and a 1 TB PCIe 5.0 SSD already installed. The 16-core CPU combines 4 performance, 8 efficient and 4 low-power cores reaching 4.5 GHz, while the integrated Xe3 graphics and 57 TOPS NPU handle AI inference and machine-learning workloads out of the box.

Check power and display limits

The unit is rated for up to 45 W TDP and ships with a 144 mm × 117 mm × 42 mm chassis cooled by dual fans. Verify your power adapter can sustain the load and that your monitors accept DisplayPort 2.1 signals over the two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports if you plan to drive four displays simultaneously.

Bundled connectivity and security

Dual 2.5G LAN ports (I226-V and I226-LM), Wi-Fi 7 BE211 and Bluetooth 6.0 are integrated on the board, so no extra network cards are required. Firmware TPM 2.0 and MIL-STD 810H certification are also present, enabling enterprise-grade encryption and validated drop resistance without additional hardware.

How it compares

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Price $925.99
Pricier than about 80% 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

Does the NUC 16 Pro come with 16 GB DDR5 memory and a 1 TB SSD already installed, or must I add them myself?

The unit ships with 16 GB DDR5 7200 MT/s RAM and a 1 TB PCIe 5.0 SSD pre-installed, so no separate memory or storage purchase is required.

Should I choose this Core Ultra 5 325 model or a different processor for AI development workloads?

The Core Ultra 5 325 delivers 57 TOPS from its NPU plus Xe3 graphics, making this configuration well suited for AI development and machine learning tasks.

What does the 57 TOPS NPU figure mean when I run real AI models on this Mini PC?

The 57 TOPS NPU accelerates on-device inference for machine learning models, enabling fast local AI processing without relying on cloud compute.

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