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ASUS

ASUS NUC 16 Pro NUC16GDKU7 Core Ultra 7 356H 64GB 1TB barebone mini PC

SKU CH-7H3A-E1MN9

Compact barebone mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, 64GB DDR5, 1TB storage, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, dual 2.5G LAN and Thunderbolt 4

RAM and SSD size 64GB RAM+1TB SSD

  • Intel Core Ultra 7 356H delivers 57 TOPS AI performance for machine learning workloads
  • 64 GB DDR5 7200 MT/s memory and 1 TB PCIe 5.0 SSD handle large datasets
  • Dual 2.5 Gb LAN plus Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 ensure fast, reliable networking
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1 drive up to four external displays
  • Tool-free 144 x 117 x 42 mm chassis with dual-fan cooling simplifies upgrades

Compact AI workstation

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro is a barebone mini PC built around the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H processor with 16 cores and up to 4.7GHz maximum frequency. It ships with 64GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB PCIe 5.0 SSD installed. The system targets developers and analysts who need 57 TOPS of NPU performance for local AI inference and machine learning workloads in a 144mm x 117mm x 42mm footprint.

Thermals and power in daily use

A dual-fan cooling system manages heat from the 356H chip during sustained AI and compute tasks. The compact chassis is MIL-STD 810H certified for drop resistance and severe environmental testing, indicating robust thermal engineering for continuous operation. No acoustic or power-draw figures are provided by the supplier.

What the bundle changes

Tool-free chassis access lets you upgrade memory or storage without screws. Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1, dual 2.5G LAN (Intel I226-V and I226-LM), Wi-Fi 7 BE211 and Bluetooth 6.0 remove the need for external docks or adapters. Firmware TPM 2.0 satisfies enterprise security baselines out of the box.

How it compares

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Price $1,755.99
Pricier than about 91% 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 is the toolless chassis opened for upgrades?

Remove the top cover without tools to access the DDR5 slots and PCIe 5.0 SSD bay.

What maintenance will the dual-fan cooling system need?

Periodic dust removal from the dual fans ensures sustained airflow under load.

At what CPU frequency limit does sustained performance settle?

The Core Ultra 7 356H reaches up to 4.7 GHz, then thermal management caps clocks during extended workloads.

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