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ASUS

ASUS RNUC16GDKU76000U Core Ultra 7 356H barebone mini PC

SKU CH-1R2Q-2RQQ0 MPN RNUC16GDKU76000U

Barebone mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, dual DDR5-7200 slots up to 128 GB, Gen5 and Gen4 NVMe bays, dual 2.5 Gb LAN, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, Thunderbolt 4 and dual HDMI 2.1

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 356H
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • AI capabilityAI Ready
  • Processor cores16-Core (6P+8E+4LP)
  • Installed memoryNo Memory
  • RAM slots2 × 262Pin SO-DIMM

Type Intel Core Ultra 7 356H(Panther lake CPU )

  • AI-ready performance with Intel Core Ultra 7 356H 16-core processor
  • Dual DDR5-7200 SO-DIMM slots support up to 128GB memory
  • Gen5x4 and Gen4x4 M.2 2280 NVMe slots for fast storage
  • Dual 2.5Gbps LAN plus Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity
  • Dual Thunderbolt 4 and dual HDMI 2.1 for versatile display output

ASUS NUC 16 Pro barebone with Core Ultra 7 356H

This barebone mini PC ships without memory or storage so integrators can populate the two 262-pin CSO-DIMM DDR5-7200 slots and two M.2 2280 NVMe bays. It targets businesses that need a compact, AI-ready platform for edge inference, digital signage or secure office workloads.

Dual M.2 slots with one Gen5x4 and one Gen4x4 lane

The first slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x4 for the fastest NVMe drives on the market while the second operates at PCIe 4.0 x4. Both accept 2280 modules from 128 GB to 8 TB, letting buyers match capacity and speed to the workload without compromise.

Suits IT teams building managed fleets

Buyers who want a complete out-of-the-box system should look elsewhere because memory, storage and an operating system are not included. The chassis also lacks discrete graphics expansion so workloads needing add-in GPU acceleration will need a different form factor.

How it compares

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Price $506.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameRNUC16GDKU76000U
Part number90AR00W2-M00040
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 356H
Processor cores16-Core (6P+8E+4LP)
Memory
Installed memoryNo Memory
RAM slots2 × 262Pin SO-DIMM
Supported memoryCSO-DIMM DDR5-7200
Maximum supported memory128 GB
Storage
M.2 slots1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 × 4 NVMe SSD Slot (supports 128 GB ~ 8 TB)
1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 × 4 NVMe SSD Slot (supports 128 GB ~ 8 TB)
Graphics
Built-in graphicsIntel Graphics
Connectivity
Maximum network speedDual 2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardIntel Wi-Fi 7 R2 BE211, 2 × 2
Bluetooth support6.0
Ports & slots
Front USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
HDMI ports2 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K@60 Hz)
Rear USB ports2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DP2.1 & USB4)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
Ethernet port2
Additional rear ports1 x Cable Locking Arm
1 x DC-in
Power
Power supply120 W AC Adapter
Size & build
Product dimensions1.65 in × 5.67 in × 4.61 in
Product weight1.51 lb (0.68 kg)
Shipping weight1.47 kg
Package size213 × 173 × 109 mm
More details
AI capabilityAI Ready

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Questions about this item

What does the 16-core layout of the Core Ultra 7 356H mean for everyday workloads?

The 6 performance, 8 efficient and 4 low-power cores let the system run heavy AI or creative tasks on the performance cores while background work stays on the efficient and low-power cores, keeping total power at the 65 W cTDP.

How do the two Thunderbolt 4 ports limit external display and storage speeds?

Each Thunderbolt 4 port carries DP 2.1 and USB4, so a single 8K display or two 4K displays run at full bandwidth, and PCIe Gen 4 NVMe enclosures reach their rated throughput without being capped by the port.

What physical space and mounting options does the barebone need?

The chassis accepts a VESA mount for behind-monitor installation and fits two 262-pin CSO-DIMM DDR5-7200 modules plus one PCIe Gen5x4 and one PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2280 NVMe SSD.

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