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ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H vs ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 34identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 has 153 H more processor model than the ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H (378H vs 225H). The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 has 2 more processor cores than the ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H (16 vs 14). The ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 has 2 more processor threads than the ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H (16 vs 14). Only the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 has internal memory installed. Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 5 on the ASUS NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H, Intel Core Ultra X9 on the ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540.

  • Processor family
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H:Intel Core Ultra 5
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:Intel Core Ultra X9
  • Processor model
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H:225H
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:378H
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H:14
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:16
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H:14
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:16
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H:4.9 GHz
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:5 GHz
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H:4.9 GHz
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:5 GHz
  • Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H:4.3 GHz
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:3.8 GHz
  • Performance-core base frequency
    • NUC 15 Pro RNUC15CRHU500000I Black 225H:1.7 GHz
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:2 GHz

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73 specifications
Processor10 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 5Intel Core Ultra X9
Processor generationDiffersIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers225H378H
Processor coresDiffers1416
Processor threadsDiffers1416
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.9 GHz5 GHz
Performance cores44
Efficient cores88
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.9 GHz5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.3 GHz3.8 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz1.6 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Processor cache18 MB18 MB
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 memoryDiffers96 GB128 GB
Memory channelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-channel
Supported memory clock speedsKnown for one5600,6400 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 sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280 (22 x 80 mm)
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Number of storage drives supported22
Maximum storage capacity8 TB8 TB
Storage drive interfaceKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel Arc 130TIntel Arc B390
Performanceidentical
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCBGA2540
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers12
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity22
DC-in jackYesYes
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Cooling typeActiveActive
On/off switchYesYes
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
VESA mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
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
WidthDiffers117 mm144 mm
DepthDiffers112 mm117 mm
HeightDiffers54 mm42 mm
WeightKnown for one600 gUnknown — not stated by the source

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