Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (36MB Cache), 32GB DDR5-SDRAM, 2000GB SSD, Intel Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB GDDR7), LAN, WLAN, Bluetooth, Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Compact, Powerful, Beyond Limits
Meet ROG NUC 16—a mini PC that redefines performance in a compact form factor. ROG NUC 16 leverages the power of the latest Intel® processors and NVIDIA® graphics to unleash immersive, ray-traced worlds with unmatched precision. Featuring a triple-fan cooling system and dual-vapor-chamber architecture, and rigorously tested for durability and reliability, the ROG NUC 16 delivers battle-ready performance without compromises. Plus, it can be stood upright or placed horizontally, so it fits any setup.
| Processor |
|---|
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Processor family |
Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Processor generation |
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor model |
290HX Plus |
| Processor cores |
24 |
| Processor threads |
24 |
| Processor boost frequency |
5.5 GHz |
| Performance cores |
8 |
| Efficient cores |
16 |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency |
4.7 GHz |
| Processor socket |
BGA 2114 |
| Processor cache |
36 MB |
| Processor cache type |
Smart Cache |
| Maximum turbo power |
160 W |
| Processor base power |
55 W |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
|---|
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
Intel AI Boost |
| Total processor performance up to |
36 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to |
13 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to |
8 TOPs |
| Memory |
|---|
| Internal memory |
32 GB |
| Maximum internal memory |
128 GB |
| Internal memory type |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) |
2 x 16 GB |
| Memory slots |
2x SO-DIMM |
| Memory clock speed |
5600 MHz |
| Storage |
|---|
| Total storage capacity |
2 TB |
| Optical drive type |
No |
| Storage media |
SSD |
| Total SSDs capacity |
2 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed |
1 |
| SSD capacity |
2 TB |
| NVMe |
Yes |
| SSD form factor |
M.2 |
| Graphics |
|---|
| Discrete graphics card |
Yes |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer |
NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card model |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Discrete graphics card memory |
16 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type |
GDDR7 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer |
Intel |
| On-board graphics card family |
Intel® Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model |
Intel® Graphics |
| Network |
|---|
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Bluetooth version |
5.4 |
| Ports & interfaces |
|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity |
1 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 |
Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity |
1 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
2 |
| HDMI version |
2.1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity |
1 |
| DisplayPort version |
2.1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port |
Yes |
| DC-in jack |
Yes |
| Design |
|---|
| Chassis type |
Mini PC |
| Cable lock slot |
Yes |
| Cable lock slot type |
Kensington |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Introduction year |
2026 |
| Performance |
|---|
| Product type |
Mini PC |
| Market positioning |
Gaming |
| Motherboard chipset |
Intel HM870 |
| Audio chip |
Realtek ALC3342-CG |
| Software |
|---|
| Operating system installed |
Windows 11 Home |
| Operating system architecture |
64-bit |
| Weight & dimensions |
|---|
| Width |
282.4 mm |
| Depth |
189.5 mm |
| Height |
56.5 mm |
| Weight |
3.2 kg |
| Package width |
370 mm |
| Package depth |
258 mm |
| Package height |
190 mm |
| Package weight |
5.95 kg |
| Packaging content |
|---|
| Display included |
No |
| General |
|---|
| Product series |
NUC 16 |
| Product family |
ROG |
