Product comparison · 2 pc/workstation barebones

ASUS Kit NUC15JNK vs ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516

55specifications compared
23differ
32identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has 14 more processor cores than the ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516 (20 vs 6). The ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has 14 more processor threads than the ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516 (20 vs 6). The ASUS Kit NUC15JNK has 0.8 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516 (5.2 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 7 on the ASUS Kit NUC15JNK, Intel Core 5 on the ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516. Processor generation: Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) on the ASUS Kit NUC15JNK, Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3) on the ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516.

Processor family
- Kit NUC15JNK:Intel Core Ultra 7
- NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:Intel Core 5
Processor model
- Kit NUC15JNK:255HX
- NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:315
Processor cores
- Kit NUC15JNK:20
- NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:6
Processor threads
- Kit NUC15JNK:20
- NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:6
Processor boost frequency
- Kit NUC15JNK:5.2 GHz
- NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:4.4 GHz
Performance cores
- Kit NUC15JNK:8
- NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:2
Efficient cores
- Kit NUC15JNK:12
- NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:0
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
- Kit NUC15JNK:5.2 GHz
- NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516:4.4 GHz

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Comparison of Kit NUC15JNK, RNUC16WCKI500002B
82 specifications	A ASUS Kit NUC15JNK View product	B ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKI500002B Black 315 FCBGA1516 Model RNUC16WCKI500002B View product
Processor11 differ
Built-in processor	Yes	Yes
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Core Ultra 7	Intel Core 5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)	Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers	255HX	315
Processor coresDiffers	20	6
Processor threadsDiffers	20	6
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	5.2 GHz	4.4 GHz
Performance coresDiffers	8	2
Efficient coresDiffers	12	0
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	5.2 GHz	4.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one	4.5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.5 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one	1.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	30 MB	6 MB
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.3 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1400 MHz
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 speedsKnown for one	5600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for one	DDR5-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
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 interface	PCI Express	PCI Express
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Maximum storage capacityDiffers	2 TB	8 TB
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel
On-board graphics card model	Intel® Graphics	Intel® Graphics
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Performanceidentical
Audio chipKnown for one	Realtek ALC3251	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FCBGA1516
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	No	No
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	6.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
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	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	2.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	2
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity	1	1
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
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown 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
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply type	External AC adapter	External AC adapter
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	16.9 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19.5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyDiffers	330 W	90 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	282.4 mm	144 mm
DepthDiffers	187.7 mm	117 mm
HeightDiffers	56.5 mm	42 mm
WeightDiffers	3.12 kg	585.6 g
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	183 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	151 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	127 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 kg

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