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ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540 vs ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 42identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:Intel Core Ultra X9
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:Intel Core 3
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:378H
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:304
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:16
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:5
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:16
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:5
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:5 GHz
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:4.3 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:4
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:1
  • Efficient cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:8
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:0
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16GDKW96C002 Black 378H FCBGA2540:5 GHz
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:4.3 GHz

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79 specifications
Processor12 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra X9Intel Core 3
Processor generationIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers378H304
Processor coresDiffers165
Processor threadsDiffers165
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5 GHz4.3 GHz
Performance coresDiffers41
Efficient coresDiffers80
Low Power Efficient-cores44
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5 GHz4.3 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers3.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.5 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyDiffers1600 MHz1400 MHz
Processor cacheDiffers18 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one3.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one1.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory installedDiffersYesNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory128 GB128 GB
Internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory channelsKnown for oneDual-channelUnknown — 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
NVMeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of storage drives supported22
Maximum storage capacity8 TB8 TB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel Arc B390Intel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Performance1 differ
Processor socketDiffersFCBGA2540FCBGA1516
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
Networkidentical
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 version6.06.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI version2.12.1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports22
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity22
DC-in jackYesYes
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
On/off switchYesYes
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Cooling typeKnown for oneActiveUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Poweridentical
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width144 mm144 mm
Depth117 mm117 mm
Height42 mm42 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source585.6 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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 92%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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