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ASUS

ASUS RNUC16GDKX96D4H6 barebone mini PC Core Ultra X9 388H 64GB 1TB

SKU CH-Z98T-4TZBK MPN RNUC16GDKX96D4H6

A compact barebone with a 16-core Core Ultra X9 388H, 64GB LPDDR5x, 1TB Nvme, Arc B390 graphics, dual 2.5Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and Thunderbolt 4

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra X9 388H, cTDP 65 W
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • Processor cores16-Core (4P+8E+4LP)
  • Installed memory64 GB
  • Supported memoryLPDDR5X 8533
  • Maximum supported memory96 GB
  • AI-accelerated hybrid compute with Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, Arc B390 GPU and NPU 5 delivering up to 180 TOPS
  • 64GB LPDDR5x 8533 memory installed with support for up to 96GB and dual-channel architecture
  • Dual 2.5Gbps LAN plus Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 for low-latency redundant connectivity
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 ports with DP2.1 and USB4 plus two HDMI 2.1 outputs for multi-display setups
  • Tool-less 2.0 chassis with dual M.2 2280 slots supporting Gen5 and Gen4 NVMe SSDs

ASUS NUC 16 Pro Core Ultra X9 388H

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro is a new barebone mini PC built around the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processor with 16 cores and a 65W cTDP. It ships with 64GB of LPDDR5x memory and a 1TB NVMe SSD installed. The integrated Intel Arc B390 GPU and NPU 5 deliver up to 180 TOPS for edge AI workloads.

Dual M.2 slots and Thunderbolt 4 expandability

Two M.2 2280 slots accept PCIe Gen5x4 and Gen4x4 NVMe drives from 128GB to 8TB each. Front USB 3.2 Gen2x1 Type-C and dual Type-A ports run at 10Gbps. Two Thunderbolt 4 ports add DisplayPort 2.1 and USB4 connectivity alongside dual HDMI 2.1 outputs at 4K 60Hz.

Suited for compact AI and fleet deployments

Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and dual 2.5Gbps LAN give low-latency redundant networking for enterprise and edge AI. Intel vPro, fTPM and ASUS management tools enable hardware-level security and remote fleet control. Buyers needing discrete graphics, more than 96GB memory or additional PCIe expansion should consider other platforms.

How it compares

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Price $2,491.99
Pricier than about 92% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineNUC 16 Pro
Model nameRNUC16GDKX96D4H6
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra X9 388H, cTDP 65 W
Processor cores16-Core (4P+8E+4LP)
Memory
Installed memory64 GB
Supported memoryLPDDR5X 8533
Maximum supported memory96 GB
Dual-channel supportYes
Storage
Installed storage1 TB
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 Arc B390 GPU
Connectivity
LAN connectionIntel i226 V
Maximum network speedDual 2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standard802.11be
Bluetooth support6.0
Ports & slots
Front USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 × 1 Type-C (10 Gbit/s)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (10 Gbit/s)
HDMI ports2 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K@60 Hz)
Thunderbolt ports2 x Thunderbolt 4 (DP2.1 & USB4)
Rear USB ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (10 Gbit/s)
Ethernet port2 x Intel 2.5G LAN (RJ45)
Internal connectors1 x Cable Locking Arm
1 x DC-in
Input19.5VDC, 7.7A
Power
Power supply150 W Power adapter
Size & build
Product dimensions5.67 in × 4.61 in × 1.65 in
Product weight1.51 lb (0.68 kg)

Questions about this item

Will the LPDDR5x memory need to be replaced and what is the maximum supported capacity?

The 64GB LPDDR5x memory is soldered and cannot be replaced; the system supports up to 96GB total.

Which component hits its limit first during sustained heavy workloads?

The CPU cTDP of 65W is managed by dual-fan cooling designed for sustained peak performance.

How loud and hot does the dual-fan cooling get when the unit runs all day?

Dual-fan cooling is engineered for sustained peak performance in the compact 5×4 chassis.

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