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ASUS NUC RNUC15CRKC5063AU Intel Core 5 210H vs ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 33identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 16 more processor cores than the ASUS NUC RNUC15CRKC5063AU Intel Core 5 210H (24 vs 8). The ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 12 more processor threads than the ASUS NUC RNUC15CRKC5063AU Intel Core 5 210H (24 vs 12). The ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 0.7 GHz more processor boost frequency than the ASUS NUC RNUC15CRKC5063AU Intel Core 5 210H (5.5 GHz vs 4.8 GHz). Only the ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has discrete graphics card. Processor family: Intel Core 5 on the ASUS NUC RNUC15CRKC5063AU Intel Core 5 210H, Intel Core Ultra 9 on the ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus.

  • Processor family
    • NUC RNUC15CRKC5063AU Intel Core 5 210H:Intel Core 5
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:Intel Core Ultra 9
  • Processor generation
    • NUC RNUC15CRKC5063AU Intel Core 5 210H:Intel Core (Series 2)
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
  • Processor model
    • NUC RNUC15CRKC5063AU Intel Core 5 210H:210H
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:290HX Plus
  • Processor cores
    • NUC RNUC15CRKC5063AU Intel Core 5 210H:8
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:24
  • Processor threads
    • NUC RNUC15CRKC5063AU Intel Core 5 210H:12
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:24
  • Processor boost frequency
    • NUC RNUC15CRKC5063AU Intel Core 5 210H:4.8 GHz
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:5.5 GHz
  • Performance cores
    • NUC RNUC15CRKC5063AU Intel Core 5 210H:4
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:8
  • Efficient cores
    • NUC RNUC15CRKC5063AU Intel Core 5 210H:4
    • ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:16

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Comparison of RNUC15CRKC5063AU, RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU
91 specifications
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core 5Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generationDiffersIntel Core (Series 2)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers210H290HX Plus
Processor coresDiffers824
Processor threadsDiffers1224
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.8 GHz5.5 GHz
Performance coresDiffers48
Efficient coresDiffers416
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers3.6 GHz4.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers12 MB36 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 2114
Maximum turbo powerDiffers115 W160 W
Processor base powerDiffers45 W55 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)identical
Neural processor unit (NPU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel AI Boost
Total processor performance up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 TOPs
NPU performance up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 TOPs
GPU performance up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 TOPs
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB64 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers96 GB128 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 32 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5600 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB2 TB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers512 GB2 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB2 TB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0PCI Express 4.0
SSD form factorM.2M.2
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturerIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Performanceidentical
Product typeMini PCMini PC
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM870
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates2500 Mbit/s2500 Mbit/s
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek RTL8125D
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKiller Wi-Fi BE1750x
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.4
Ports & interfaces4 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 quantityDiffers36
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Intel® Thunderbolt 4YesYes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityDiffers21
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI version2.12.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers120 W380 W
Design2 differ
Chassis typeMini PCMini PC
Colour nameDiffersBlackWhite
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Placement supportedKnown for oneHorizontal/VerticalUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Displayidentical
Display includedNoNo
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC3342-CG
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers117 mm282.4 mm
DepthDiffers112 mm189.5 mm
HeightDiffers36.8 mm56.5 mm
WeightDiffers510 g3.12 kg

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