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Compact black mini PC, 144 x 117 x 42 mm, tool-free chassis

ASUS

ASUS NUC 16 Pro NUC16GDKU5 Core Ultra 5 325 8GB 256GB barebone mini PC

SKU CH-PE8Y-E9PF8

Compact barebone mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 325 processor, 8GB DDR5 memory, 256GB storage, dual 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity

RAM and SSD size 8GB RAM+256GB SSD

  • AI-ready NPU delivers 57 TOPS for machine learning workloads
  • 16-core Core Ultra 5 325 reaches 4.5 GHz for demanding enterprise apps
  • Dual 2.5 GbE plus Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 for high-speed networking
  • Two Thunderbolt ports with DisplayPort 2.1 drive up to four displays
  • Tool-free 144 x 117 x 42 mm chassis with dual-fan cooling enables easy upgrades

Compact AI-ready barebone

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro NUC16GDKU5 is a new mini-PC barebone built around an Intel Core Ultra 5 325 processor with 16 cores and a 4.5 GHz maximum frequency. It ships with 8 GB of DDR5 7200 MT/s memory and a 256 GB PCIe 5.0 SSD. The integrated Intel Xe3 graphics and a dedicated AI Boost NPU deliver 57 TOPS for AI development and machine learning workloads in a 5.67 x 4.61 x 1.65 inch chassis.

Connectivity limits and thermal envelope

Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1 support up to four displays, while Wi-Fi 7 BE211 and Bluetooth 6.0 handle wireless links. Two 2.5G LAN ports using Intel I226-V and I226-LM controllers provide wired throughput. The processor operates at up to 45 W TDP and is cooled by a dual-fan system inside the 144 x 117 x 42 mm case. fTPM 2.0 firmware secures the platform, and MIL-STD 810H certification confirms drop and environmental resistance.

Tool-free upgrades and common pitfalls

The toolless chassis opens without screws for memory and storage changes, supporting DDR5 7200 MT/s SO-DIMMs and PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSDs. Builders who need more than 8 GB of RAM or more than 256 GB of storage must source and install compatible modules themselves. The barebone includes no operating system, so a licence and installation media are required. Buyers who want a pre-configured, ready-to-run system should choose a finished mini PC instead.

Highlights

  • AI-ready NPU delivers 57 TOPS for machine learning workloads
  • 16-core Core Ultra 5 325 reaches 4.5 GHz for demanding enterprise apps
  • Dual 2.5 GbE plus Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 for high-speed networking
  • Two Thunderbolt ports with DisplayPort 2.1 drive up to four displays
  • Tool-free 144 x 117 x 42 mm chassis with dual-fan cooling enables easy upgrades

Specifications

BrandASUS
SeriesNUC 16 PRO

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD version or wait for a larger configuration?

This unit ships with 8GB DDR5 7200 MT/s memory and a 256GB PCIe 5.0 SSD already installed. The tool-free chassis lets you add more RAM and storage later if your workload grows.

What does the 57 TOPS NPU figure mean when I run AI workloads on this NUC?

The Intel Core Ultra 5 325 includes a dedicated AI Boost NPU rated at 57 TOPS, accelerating on-device inference for machine-learning models and AI-enhanced applications without relying on cloud compute.

How many displays can the dual Thunderbolt 4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1 actually drive?

Each Thunderbolt 4 port supports DisplayPort 2.1, so you can connect up to four external displays in total using the two ports and the remaining video outputs on the system.

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