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ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516 vs ASUS NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 51identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:Intel Core 3
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:Intel Core 5
  • Processor model
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:304
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:320
  • Processor cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:5
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:6
  • Processor threads
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:5
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:6
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:4.3 GHz
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:4.6 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:1
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:2
  • Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:4.3 GHz
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:4.6 GHz
  • Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC300002 Black 304 FCBGA1516:3.3 GHz
    • NUC 16 Pro RNUC16WCKC500002 Black 320:3.4 GHz

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Comparison of RNUC16WCKC300002, RNUC16WCKC500002
70 specifications
Processor9 differ
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core 3Intel Core 5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ Ultra (Series 3)Intel Core (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers304320
Processor coresDiffers56
Processor threadsDiffers56
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.3 GHz4.6 GHz
Performance coresDiffers12
Efficient cores00
Low Power Efficient-cores44
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.3 GHz4.6 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.4 GHz
Performance-core base frequency1.5 GHz1.5 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency1400 MHz1400 MHz
Processor cache6 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Memoryidentical
Internal memory installedNoNo
Memory slots typeSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Number of memory slots22
Maximum internal memory128 GB128 GB
Storageidentical
Storage drives installedNoNo
Supported storage drive typesSSDSSD
Storage drive sizes supportedM.2M.2
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one2280 (22 x 80 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD form factorM.2M.2
NVMeYesYes
Number of storage drives supportedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum storage capacity8 TB8 TB
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Graphics card familyIntelIntel
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Processor socketKnown for oneFCBGA1516Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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 switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Product typeMini PC bareboneMini PC barebone
Cooling typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActive
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Enterprise x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUbuntu 24.04 LTSUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power supply typeExternal AC adapterExternal AC adapter
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width144 mm144 mm
Depth117 mm117 mm
Height42 mm42 mm
Weight585.6 g585.6 g
Package width183 mm183 mm
Package depth151 mm151 mm
Package height127 mm127 mm
Package weight1.4 kg1.4 kg

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