Faster, Smarter, More Secure For the AI-Driven Enterprise The ASUS NUC 16 Pro mini PC features up to the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 series 3 processor featuring Intel Arc™, delivering up to 1.5X-faster gen-on-gen 3D graphics performance, and supports up to 96GB of lightning-fast LPDDR5x memory—all while boasting incredible energy efficiency. Built-in firmware TPM 2.0 (fTPM 2.0) handles data security and management, while dual 2.5G LAN and two HDMI® ports ensure convenient connectivity. Its AI-ready performance and robust security make the NUC 16 Pro ideal for businesses.
Technical specifications
Processor
Processor manufacturer
Intel
Processor family
Intel Core 3
Processor generation
Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor model
304
Processor cores
5
Processor threads
5
Processor boost frequency
4.3 GHz
Performance cores
1
Low Power Efficient-cores
4
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
Performance-core base frequency
1.5 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency
1400 MHz
Built-in processor
Yes
Processor cache
6 MB
Processor cache type
Smart Cache
Memory
Internal memory installed
No
Memory slots type
SO-DIMM
Number of memory slots
2
Maximum internal memory
128 GB
Storage
Storage drives installed
No
Supported storage drive types
SSD
Storage drive sizes supported
M.2
SSD form factor
M.2
M.2 SSD size
2280 (22 x 80 mm)
NVMe
Yes
Number of storage drives supported
2
Maximum storage capacity
8 TB
Graphics
On-board graphics card
Yes
Graphics card family
Intel
On-board graphics card model
Intel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card model
Not available
Performance
Processor socket
FCBGA1516
Optical drive type
No
Audio
Built-in speaker(s)
No
Network
Top Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth version
6.0
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity
4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
1
HDMI ports quantity
2
HDMI version
2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
2
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity
2
DC-in jack
Yes
Design
Product colour
Black
On/off switch
Yes
Cable lock slot
Yes
Cable lock slot type
Kensington
Product type
Mini PC barebone
Software
Windows operating systems supported
Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Enterprise x64