ASUS ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 RNUC16JNK9X8ADA2 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus 64 GB DDR5-SDRAM 2 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Windows 11 Home Mini PC Black, Gold
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- Windows 11 Home 64-bit
- Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (36MB Cache)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (24GB GDDR7)
- 64GB (5600MHz) DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 32) & 2000GB SSD
Innovate. Perform. Dominate.
For two decades, ROG has stood at the forefront of gaming innovation, pushing boundaries and defining excellence. To commemorate this monumental 20th anniversary, ROG proudly unveils a special selection of limited-edition ROG components and gear featuring an alternative colorway and leading innovations. More than an aesthetic, this colorway reflects core values that are a testament to an enduring legacy.
Ever since ASUS took over the Intel® NUC lineup in 2024, ROG has infused the series with its signature dare-to-win spirit. A testaments to ROG’s bold innovation, the ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 is powered by the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU, delivering exceptional performance in a compact 3-liter chassis. It also supports up to 128GB of memory and features a triple-fan thermal design, allowing users to power through demanding AAA games or video editing with ease. The future of compact high-performance computing is here.
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor model | 290HX Plus |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Processor threads | 24 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 16 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1.8 GHz |
| Processor socket | BGA 2114 |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Number of processors installed | 1 |
| Maximum turbo power | 160 W |
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | |
|---|---|
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | DirectML, ONNX RT, OpenVINO, Windows ML |
| Total processor performance up to | 36 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to | 13 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 8 TOPs |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Internal memory | 64 GB |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 32 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Memory clock speed | 5600 MHz |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Total storage capacity | 2 TB |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Total SSDs capacity | 2 TB |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 5.0 |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Graphics | |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 24 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| Number of discrete graphics cards | 1 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Killer |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi BE1750x |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 2 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 2 |
| DisplayPort version | 2.1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Chassis type | Mini PC |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Product colour | Black, Gold |
| Certified refurbished | No |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Mini PC |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM870 |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3342-CG |
| Software | |
|---|---|
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
| Copilot+ PC | No |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Power supply | 380 W |
| Weight & dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Width | 282.5 mm |
| Depth | 189.5 mm |
| Height | 56.5 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg |
| Packaging content | |
|---|---|
| Display included | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Product series | NUC 16 Edition 20 |
| Product family | ROG |
