ASUS NUC RNUC16WCKC3053C2 Intel Core 3 304 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Mini PC Black
Product overview & specifications
Intel Core 3 304 (6MB Cache), 16GB DDR5-SDRAM, 256GB SSD, Intel Graphics, LAN, WLAN, Bluetooth, Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
Smart. Versatile. Scaled for Modern Business.
Powered by the latest Intel Core Series 3 processor and boasting up to 40 Total Platform TOPS, ASUS NUC 16 is built for multitasking, smooth media processing, and everyday Copilot AI experiences.
Powered by the latest Intel Core Series 3 processor and boasting up to 40 Total Platform TOPS, ASUS NUC 16 is built for multitasking, smooth media processing, and everyday Copilot AI experiences.
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | Intel Core (Series 3) |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor cache | 6 MB |
| Processor model | 304 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor boost frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| Processor socket | FCBGA1516 |
| Processor threads | 5 |
| Processor cores | 5 |
| Processor family | Intel Core 3 |
| Performance cores | 1 |
| Efficient cores | 0 |
| Performance-core base frequency | 1.5 GHz |
| Processor base power | 15 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 35 W |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 4 |
| Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency | 1400 MHz |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| NPU performance up to | 15 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 9 TOPs |
| Memory | |
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Storage | |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Number of storage drives installed | 1 |
| Optical drive type | No |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| SSD capacity | 256 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| Total storage capacity | 256 GB |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Total SSDs capacity | 256 GB |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Performance | |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Product type | Mini PC |
| Optical drive | |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Network | |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6.0 |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 2500 Mbit/s |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 1 |
| Technical details | |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Product type | Mini PC |
| Product colour | Black |
| Chassis type | Mini PC |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Design | |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Product colour | Black |
| Chassis type | Mini PC |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Colour name | Black |
| Introduction year | 2026 |
| Software | |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
| Display | |
| Display included | No |
| Processor special features | |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 4 |
| Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency | 1400 MHz |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 144 mm |
| Depth | 117 mm |
| Height | 42 mm |
| Weight | 581.8 g |
| Packaging content | |
| Display included | No |
| Other features | |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
ASUS NUC RNUC16WCKC3053C2 Intel Core 3 304 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Mini PC Black
£1,174.55
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ASUS NUC RNUC16WCKC3053C2 Intel Core 3 304 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Mini PC Black
£1,174.55
Intel Core 3 304 (6MB Cache), 16GB DDR5-SDRAM, 256GB SSD, Intel Graphics, LAN, WLAN, Bluetooth, Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
Smart. Versatile. Scaled for Modern Business.
Powered by the latest Intel Core Series 3 processor and boasting up to 40 Total Platform TOPS, ASUS NUC 16 is built for multitasking, smooth media processing, and everyday Copilot AI experiences.
Powered by the latest Intel Core Series 3 processor and boasting up to 40 Total Platform TOPS, ASUS NUC 16 is built for multitasking, smooth media processing, and everyday Copilot AI experiences.
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | Intel Core (Series 3) |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor cache | 6 MB |
| Processor model | 304 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor boost frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| Processor socket | FCBGA1516 |
| Processor threads | 5 |
| Processor cores | 5 |
| Processor family | Intel Core 3 |
| Performance cores | 1 |
| Efficient cores | 0 |
| Performance-core base frequency | 1.5 GHz |
| Processor base power | 15 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 35 W |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 4 |
| Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency | 1400 MHz |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| NPU performance up to | 15 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 9 TOPs |
| Memory | |
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Storage | |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Number of storage drives installed | 1 |
| Optical drive type | No |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| SSD capacity | 256 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| Total storage capacity | 256 GB |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Total SSDs capacity | 256 GB |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Performance | |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Product type | Mini PC |
| Optical drive | |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Network | |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6.0 |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 2500 Mbit/s |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 1 |
| Technical details | |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Product type | Mini PC |
| Product colour | Black |
| Chassis type | Mini PC |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Design | |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Product colour | Black |
| Chassis type | Mini PC |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Colour name | Black |
| Introduction year | 2026 |
| Software | |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Pro |
| Display | |
| Display included | No |
| Processor special features | |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 4 |
| Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency | 1400 MHz |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 144 mm |
| Depth | 117 mm |
| Height | 42 mm |
| Weight | 581.8 g |
| Packaging content | |
| Display included | No |
| Other features | |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |