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ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 vs ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 29identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 has 8 more processor cores than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 (16 vs 8). The ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has 0.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 (5.1 GHz vs 5 GHz). The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 has 64 GB more maximum internal memory than the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 (128 GB vs 64 GB). Only the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 has internal memory installed. Only the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has built-in speaker(s).

  • Processor manufacturer
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:Intel
  • Processor family
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Ryzen™ AI 7
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:Intel Core Ultra X9
  • Processor model
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:450
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:378H
  • Processor cores
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:8
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:16
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:5.1 GHz
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:5 GHz
  • Internal memory installed
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:No
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:Yes
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:64 GB
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:128 GB
  • Graphics card family
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:Intel

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Comparison of PN55, RNUC16GDKW96C002
86 specifications
Processor6 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ AI 7Intel Core Ultra X9
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen AI 400 SeriesIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers450378H
Processor coresDiffers816
Processor threads1616
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.1 GHz5 GHz
Performance coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Efficient coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 MB
Processor frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2 & L3Unknown — not stated by the source
L2 cacheKnown for one8 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
L3 cacheKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory installedDiffersNoYes
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one5600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported memory typesKnown for oneDDR5-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesSSDSSD
Storage drive sizes supportedM.2M.2
M.2 SSD size2280 (22 x 80 mm)2280 (22 x 80 mm)
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 TB
NVMeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 860MIntel Arc B390
Performanceidentical
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCBGA2540
Audio1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersYesNo
Number of speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.46.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DC-in jackYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
On/off switchYesYes
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
VESA mountingYesYes
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Market positioningKnown for onePerformanceUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.32 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one120 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 92%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers130 mm144 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm117 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm42 mm
WeightKnown for one550 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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