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ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus vs Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 for Zoom

71specifications compared
47differ
24identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 8 more processor cores than the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 for Zoom (24 vs 16). The ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 2 more processor threads than the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 for Zoom (24 vs 22). The ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has 0.5 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 for Zoom (5.5 GHz vs 5 GHz). Only the ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus has discrete graphics card. Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9 on the ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, Intel Core Ultra 7 on the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 for Zoom.

Processor family
- ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:Intel Core Ultra 9
- ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 for Zoom:Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor model
- ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:290HX Plus
- ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 for Zoom:165H
Processor cores
- ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:24
- ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 for Zoom:16
Processor threads
- ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:24
- ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 for Zoom:22
Processor boost frequency
- ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:5.5 GHz
- ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 for Zoom:5 GHz
Performance cores
- ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:8
- ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 for Zoom:6
Efficient cores
- ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:16
- ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 for Zoom:8
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
- ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus:5.5 GHz
- ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 for Zoom:5 GHz

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Comparison of RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU, ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 for Zoom
94 specifications	A ASUS ROG RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Model RNUC16JNK9X2AAAU View product	B Lenovo ThinkSmart Core Gen 2 for Zoom View product
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Core Ultra 9	Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)	Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 1)
Processor modelDiffers	290HX Plus	165H
Processor coresDiffers	24	16
Processor threadsDiffers	24	22
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	5.5 GHz	5 GHz
Performance coresDiffers	8	6
Efficient coresDiffers	16	8
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	5.5 GHz	5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers	4.7 GHz	3.8 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	1.4 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	0.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	36 MB	24 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 2114	BGA 2049
Maximum turbo powerDiffers	160 W	115 W
Processor base powerDiffers	55 W	28 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)3 differ
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Intel AI Boost	Intel AI Boost
Total processor performance up toDiffers	36 TOPs	34 TOPs
NPU performance up toDiffers	13 TOPs	11 TOPs
GPU performance up toDiffers	8 TOPs	19 TOPs
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	64 GB	32 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory type	DDR5-SDRAM	DDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 32 GB	2 x 16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speed	5600 MHz	5600 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	2 TB	256 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers	2 TB	256 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	2 TB	256 GB
NVMe	Yes	Yes
SSD interface	PCI Express 4.0	PCI Express 4.0
SSD form factor	M.2	M.2
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for one	2280 (22 x 80 mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for one	NVIDIA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR7	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board GPU manufacturer	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® Graphics	Intel Arc Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® Graphics	Intel Arc Graphics
Performance1 differ
Product type	Mini PC	Mini PC
Market positioningKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM870	Intel SoC
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Network5 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	2500 Mbit/s	100,1000 Mbit/s
LAN controllerKnown for one	Realtek RTL8125D	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
WLAN controller modelDiffers	Killer Wi-Fi BE1750x	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.4	5.3
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x2
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	6	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort versionKnown for one	2.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI version	2.1	2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supplyDiffers	380 W	170 W
Design1 differ
Chassis type	Mini PC	Mini PC
Colour nameKnown for one	White	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 IoT Enterprise
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Displayidentical
Display included	No	No
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for one	Realtek ALC3342-CG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	282.4 mm	185 mm
DepthDiffers	189.5 mm	220 mm
HeightDiffers	56.5 mm	38 mm
WeightDiffers	3.12 kg	1.01 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Packaging contentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	External Adapter Cage + Removable Cable Management Box + USB-C to USB-C 3M Active Optical Cable + VESA Mount Bracket
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboard includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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