Product comparison · 2 pc/workstation barebones

ASUS Kit NUC15JNK vs ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450

53specifications compared
24differ
29identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has 12 more processor cores than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 (20 vs 8). The ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has 4 more processor threads than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 (20 vs 16). The ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has 0.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 (5.2 GHz vs 5.1 GHz). Only the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has built-in speaker(s). Processor manufacturer: Intel on the ASUS Kit NUC15JNK, AMD on the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450.

Processor manufacturer
- Kit NUC15JNK:Intel
- ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD
Processor family
- Kit NUC15JNK:Intel Core Ultra 7
- ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Ryzen™ AI 7
Processor generation
- Kit NUC15JNK:Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
- ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series
Processor model
- Kit NUC15JNK:255HX
- ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:450
Processor cores
- Kit NUC15JNK:20
- ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:8
Processor threads
- Kit NUC15JNK:20
- ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:16
Processor boost frequency
- Kit NUC15JNK:5.2 GHz
- ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:5.1 GHz
Maximum internal memory
- Kit NUC15JNK:48 GB
- ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:64 GB

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Comparison of Kit NUC15JNK, PN55
83 specifications	A ASUS Kit NUC15JNK View product	B ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 Model PN55 View product
Processor7 differ
Built-in processor	Yes	Yes
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Core Ultra 7	AMD Ryzen™ AI 7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)	AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series
Processor modelDiffers	255HX	450
Processor coresDiffers	20	8
Processor threadsDiffers	20	16
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	5.2 GHz	5.1 GHz
Performance coresKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Efficient coresKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one	5.2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one	4.5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for one	2.4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one	1.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one	30 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GHz
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L2 & L3
L2 cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 MB
L3 cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 MB
Memory1 differ
Internal memory installed	No	No
Memory slots type	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Number of memory slots	2	2
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	48 GB	64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	5600 MHz	5600 MHz
Supported memory types	DDR5-SDRAM	DDR5-SDRAM
Storageidentical
Storage drives installed	No	No
Supported storage drive types	SSD	SSD
Storage drive sizes supported	M.2	M.2
SSD form factor	M.2	M.2
Storage drive interfaceKnown for one	PCI Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one	2 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	AMD
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® Graphics	AMD Radeon 860M
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Audio chipKnown for one	Realtek ALC3251	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	No	Yes
Number of speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelKnown for one	Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.2	5.4
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	6	3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	2	2
DisplayPort versionDiffers	2.1	1.4
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	2
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Designidentical
Chassis typeKnown for one	3L sized PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	Black	Black
Cooling typeKnown for one	Active	Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switch	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Product type	Mini PC barebone	Mini PC barebone
VESA mountingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Performance
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power supply type	External AC adapter	External AC adapter
AC adapter output currentDiffers	16.9 A	6.32 A
AC adapter output voltageDiffers	19.5 V	19 V
Power supplyDiffers	330 W	120 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	282.4 mm	130 mm
DepthDiffers	187.7 mm	130 mm
HeightDiffers	56.5 mm	34 mm
WeightDiffers	3.12 kg	550 g

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