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ASUS

ASUS NUC 16 Pro Mini PC NUC16GDKU5 Core Ultra 5 325 32GB 1TB

SKU CH-1P9X-AHEE3

Compact mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 325 processor, 32 GB DDR5 memory, 1 TB storage, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, dual 2.5 GbE LAN and Thunderbolt 4

RAM and SSD size 32GB RAM+1TB SSD

  • Intel Core Ultra 5 325 with 16 cores up to 4.5 GHz handles demanding enterprise workloads
  • Dedicated NPU delivers 57 AI TOPS for machine learning and advanced data analysis tasks
  • Dual 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 provide versatile high-speed networking options
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1 enable up to four displays and fast peripherals
  • Tool-free 144 x 117 x 42 mm chassis with dual-fan cooling supports DDR5 7200 MT/s memory and PCIe 5.0 SSD

Compact AI workstation

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro is a mini PC built around the Intel Core Ultra 5 325 processor with 16 cores and up to 4.5 GHz boost. It ships with 32 GB of DDR5 7200 MT/s memory and a 1 TB PCIe 5.0 SSD. The system targets developers and analysts who need local AI compute in a 144 mm x 117 mm x 42 mm chassis.

Thermals and power

A dual-fan cooling arrangement manages the processor’s 45 W TDP inside the 1.65-inch tall case. The firmware TPM 2.0 and MIL-STD 810H validation confirm stable operation under sustained loads. No acoustic or power-draw measurements are published for typical workloads.

Connectivity and upgrades

Two Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1, dual 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7 BE211 and Bluetooth 6.0 handle peripherals and up to four displays. The toolless chassis gives direct access to memory and storage slots for future expansion.

How it compares

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Price $1,084.99
Pricier than about 85% 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

How do I open the tool-free chassis to add a PCIe 5.0 SSD, and which screw do people forget to remove first?

Slide the top cover off after releasing the latch; the single captive screw at the rear must be loosened before the cover moves.

Which parts will need replacement first — the dual-fan cooling system or the DDR5 7200 MT/s memory modules?

The dual fans are the only moving parts and typically wear out before the soldered or slotted memory.

At 45 W TDP, will the Intel Core Ultra 5 325 throttle during long AI workloads using the 57 TOPS NPU?

Sustained 45 W loads can push the compact dual-fan cooler to its thermal limit, causing frequency reduction.

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