ASUS ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 RNUC16JNK9X8ADA2 Desktop PC

Gaming · Intel 290HX Plus · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 · 64 GB

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Type Gaming
Processor Intel 290HX Plus
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Memory 64 GB
Storage 2 TB
os Windows 11 Home

ASUS ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 RNUC16JNK9X8ADA2 Desktop PC is a gaming desktop with an Intel 290HX Plus processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics, 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage. Ready to play out of the box; compare it with building the same PC yourself. It came out in 2026.

Released: 2026-05-16

Specifications

Key specs

Type: Gaming
Processor: Intel 290HX Plus
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Memory: 64 GB
Storage: 2 TB
os: Windows 11 Home
Released: 2026-05-16
Part number: 90AS00S3-M000Z0
EAN / UPC: 4711636592994

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
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 5.5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequency: 2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency: 1.8 GHz
Processor cache: 36 MB
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Number of processors installed: 1
Processor socket: BGA 2114
Processor base power: 55 W
Maximum turbo power: 160 W

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: DirectML, ONNX RT, OpenVINO, Windows ML
Total processor performance up to: 36 TOPs
NPU performance up to: 13 TOPs
GPU performance up to: 8 TOPs

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Memory

Internal memory: 64 GB
Maximum internal memory: 128 GB
Internal memory type: DDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size): 2 x 32 GB
Memory slots: 2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed: 5600 MHz

Storage

Total storage capacity: 2 TB
Storage media: SSD
Total SSDs capacity: 2 TB
SSD interface: PCI Express 5.0
NVMe: Yes
SSD form factor: M.2

Graphics

Discrete graphics card: Yes
Discrete GPU manufacturer: NVIDIA
On-board graphics card: Yes
Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Discrete graphics card memory: 24 GB
Discrete graphics memory type: GDDR7
Number of discrete graphics cards: 1
On-board GPU manufacturer: Intel
On-board graphics card family: Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card model: Intel® Graphics

Performance

Motherboard chipset: Intel HM870
Product type: Mini PC

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
DisplayPorts quantity: 2
DisplayPort version: 2.1
HDMI ports quantity: 2
HDMI version: 2.1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
Combo headphone/mic port: Yes
DC-in jack: Yes

Power

Power supply: 380 W

Design

Chassis type: Mini PC
Cable lock slot: Yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Product colour: Black, Gold

Software

Operating system architecture: 64-bit
Operating system installed: Windows 11 Home

Audio

Audio chip: Realtek ALC3342-CG

Weight & dimensions

Width: 282.5 mm
Depth: 189.5 mm
Height: 56.5 mm
Weight: 3.2 kg

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About this product

Innovate. Perform. Dominate. For two decades, ROG has stood at the forefront of gaming innovation, pushing boundaries and defining excellence. To commemorate this monumental 20th anniversary, ROG proudly unveils a special selection of limited-edition ROG components and gear featuring an alternative colorway and leading innovations. More than an aesthetic, this colorway reflects core values that are a testament to an enduring legacy. Ever since ASUS took over the Intel® NUC lineup in 2024, ROG has infused the series with its signature dare-to-win spirit. A testaments to ROG’s bold innovation, the ROG NUC 16 Edition 20 is powered by the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU, delivering exceptional performance in a compact 3-liter chassis. It also supports up to 128GB of memory and features a triple-fan thermal design, allowing users to power through demanding AAA games or video editing with ease. The future of compact high-performance computing is here.

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Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
Memory	64 GB	64 GB	64 GB	64 GB
Storage	2 TB	2 TB	2 TB	2 TB
os	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home
Released	2026	2026	2026	2026