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ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 vs ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 28identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has 100 more processor model than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516 (450 vs 350). The ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has 2 more processor cores than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516 (8 vs 6). The ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has 10 more processor threads than the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516 (16 vs 6). Only the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450 has built-in speaker(s). Processor manufacturer: AMD on the ASUS ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450, Intel on the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516.

  • Processor manufacturer
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516:Intel
  • Processor family
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:AMD Ryzen™ AI 7
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516:Intel Core 7
  • Processor model
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:450
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516:350
  • Processor cores
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:8
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516:6
  • Processor threads
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:16
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516:6
  • Processor boost frequency
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:5.1 GHz
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516:4.8 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:L2 & L3
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516:Smart Cache
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ExpertCenter PN55 Black 450:64 GB
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC700002 Black 350 FCBGA1516:128 GB

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Comparison of PN55, RNUC16WCKC700002
86 specifications
Processor8 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Ryzen™ AI 7Intel Core 7
Processor generationDiffersAMD Ryzen AI 400 SeriesIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers450350
Processor coresDiffers86
Processor threadsDiffers166
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.1 GHz4.8 GHz
Performance coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Efficient coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 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 source1.5 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1400 MHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2 & L3Smart Cache
Processor frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — 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
Memory1 differ
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB128 GB
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
NVMeYesYes
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Maximum storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 TB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon 860MIntel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCBGA1516
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C 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
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
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
On/off switchYesYes
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Market positioningDiffersPerformanceHome & office
VESA mountingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Enterprise x64
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUbuntu 24.04 LTS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers130 mm144 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm117 mm
HeightDiffers34 mm42 mm
WeightDiffers550 g585.6 g
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source183 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source151 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source127 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 kg
Poweridentical
Power supply typeKnown for oneExternal AC adapterUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one6.32 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one120 WUnknown — not stated by the source

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