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ASUS

ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU50000U barebone mini PC Intel Core Ultra 5 225H

SKU CH-5MKV-KK6WD MPN RNUC15CRHU50000U

Barebone mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, dual DDR5 slots up to 96 GB, Arc 130T graphics, 2.5 Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7

  • ColorBlack
  • Form FactorTall
  • AI FeaturesProcessor Essentials *Processor Number 225H *Overall Peak TO
  • CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 5 225H
  • CPU SocketFCBGA2049
  • CPU CoresTotal Cores 14 # of Performance-cores 4 # of Efficient-cores

CPU Type Intel Core Ultra 5 225H

Group Tall Kit

  • Intel Core Ultra 5 225H with 14 cores up to 4.9 GHz turbo
  • Integrated Intel Arc 130T graphics delivering 63 TOPS AI performance
  • Dual-channel DDR5-6400 memory support up to 96 GB capacity
  • Dual M.2 slots including PCIe 5.0 ready 2280 and PCIe 4.0 2242
  • Intel Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 with 2.5 Gbps Ethernet

Compact AI barebone with Core Ultra 5 225H

The ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU50000U is a 0.7 litre barebone mini PC built around the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H processor with 14 cores and 14 threads. Integrated Intel Arc 130T graphics provide 63 peak TOPS while the CPU delivers 83 peak TOPS for local AI workloads. The chassis measures 4.61 by 4.41 by 2.13 inches and weighs 0.8 lbs.

Sustained workload behaviour

Dual-channel DDR5 memory runs at 5600 MHz or 6400 MHz up to 96 GB, feeding both CPU and GPU without a discrete memory pool. The 4 performance cores reach 4.9 GHz turbo while 8 efficient cores and 2 low-power efficient cores handle background tasks, allowing the 7 Xe-cores to maintain compute throughput during extended inference or media sessions. Thermal design targets steady operation in the tall form factor.

Interface and expansion limits

One M.2 2280 slot is PCIe 5.0 ready and one M.2 2242 slot runs at PCIe 4.0 x4 for NVMe storage. Display outputs comprise DP2.1 UHBR20, HDMI 2.1 and eDP 1.4b driven by the integrated GPU. Networking uses Intel i226V 2.5 Gbps Ethernet plus 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Buyers who need a second M.2 2280 slot or discrete graphics cannot use this platform.

Highlights

  • Intel Core Ultra 5 225H with 14 cores up to 4.9 GHz turbo
  • Integrated Intel Arc 130T graphics delivering 63 TOPS AI performance
  • Dual-channel DDR5-6400 memory support up to 96 GB capacity
  • Dual M.2 slots including PCIe 5.0 ready 2280 and PCIe 4.0 2242
  • Intel Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 with 2.5 Gbps Ethernet

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesNUC 15 Pro
ModelRNUC15CRHU50000U
Part Number90AR00Q2-M001P0
ColorBlack
Form FactorTall
AI FeaturesProcessor Essentials
*Processor Number 225H
*Overall Peak TOPS (Int8) 83
CPU Specifications
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPU Yes
*AI Software Frameworks Supported by CPU OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT, DirectML, WebNN
GPU Sepcifications:
*Name : Intel® Arc™ 130T GPU
*Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency : 2.2GHz
*GPU Peak TOPS (Int8) 63
*Ray Tracing Yes
*AI Software Frameworks Supported by GPU OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebGPU
NPU Specifications:
*NPU Name: Intel® AI Boost
*NPU Peak TOPS (Int8) 13
*Sparsity Support Yes
*AI Software Frameworks Supported by NP
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 5 225H
CPU SocketFCBGA2049
CPU CoresTotal Cores 14
# of Performance-cores 4
# of Efficient-cores 8
# of Low Power Efficient-cores 2
Total Threads 14
Max Turbo Frequency 4.9 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 4.9 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 4.3 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 2.5 GHz
Performance-core Base Frequency 1.7 GHz
Efficient-core Base Frequency 1.3 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency 700 MHz
Cache 18 MB
Processor Base Power 28 W
Maximum Turbo Power 115 W
Minimum Assured Power 20 W
Memory installedNo Memory
Memory slot2 x 262Pin SO-DIMM
Memory Type SupportedSO-DIMM DDR5-5600 MHz / CSO-DIMM DDR5-6400 MHz
Max Memory Supported96GB
Storage InstalledNo Hard Drive
M.2 Slot1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD* slot
1 x M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD slot
*PCIe Gen 5 ready
Integrated GraphicsGPU Name Intel® Arc™ 130T GPU
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency 2.2 GHz
GPU Peak TOPS (Int8) 63
Graphics Output DP2.1 UHBR20, HDMI2.1, eDP1.4b
Xe-cores 7
Ray Tracing Yes
DirectX* Support 12.2
OpenGL* Support 4.6
OpenCL* Support 3.0
Multi-Format Codec Engines 2
H.264 Hardware Encode/Decode Yes
H.265 (HEVC) Hardware Encode/Decode Yes
AV1 Encode/Decode Yes
VP9 Bitstream & Decoding Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Yes
# of Displays Supported 4
LANIntel i226V
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LAN802.11be
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
Front USB1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
HDMI2 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K@60Hz)
Thunderbolt2 x Thunderbolt 4 (with DisplayPort 2.1)
Rear USB1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (5V/0.9A, 10Gbps)
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A (5V/0.5A, 480Mbps)
RJ451x RJ45 (2.5Gb Ethernet)
Power Supply120W
Dimensions4.61" x 4.41" x 2.13"
Weight0.8 lb.
FeaturesOnboard Processor Features
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 225H (18M Cache, up to 4.90 GHz)
Overall Peak TOPS (Int8): 83
CPU Specifications
Total Cores 14
# of Performance-cores 4
# of Efficient-cores 8
# of Low Power Efficient-cores 2
Total Threads 14
Cache 18 MB
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) on CPU Yes
*AI Software Frameworks Supported by CPU OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT, DirectML, WebNN
*CPU Lithography TSMC N3B
GPU Sepcifications:
*Name : Intel® Arc™ 130T GPU
*Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency : 2.2GHz
*GPU Peak TOPS (Int8) 63
*Ray Tracing Yes
*AI Software Frameworks
PackagingVESA Mount & Screws / AC Power Adapter/ Power Cord
Shipping weight1.34 kg
Package size183 × 152 × 127 mm

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Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the 0.7 L chassis get when the Core Ultra 5 225H runs at 4.9 GHz all day?

The 0.7 litre enclosure uses a single active cooler; under sustained load the fan ramps up but stays within typical mini-PC acoustics, and the aluminium top acts as a heatsink to keep the 14-core CPU and Arc 130T GPU within thermal limits.

Which DDR5 SO-DIMMs and M.2 SSDs must I buy separately to complete this barebone?

You need two 262-pin DDR5 modules — 5600 MHz SO-DIMM or 6400 MHz CSO-DIMM — up to 96 GB total, plus one 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe drive and optionally one 2242 PCIe Gen4 NVMe drive.

Will the HDMI 2.1 and DP 2.1 outputs drive my older 1080p monitors without extra adapters?

Yes — both HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 are backwards compatible, so legacy 1080p or 1440p displays connect directly via standard cables.

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