The ASUS NUC 16 Pro Intel Core Ultra 5 325 Mini PC is a compact yet powerful mini PC designed for modern business, productivity, and multitasking environments. Powered by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 325 processor, paired with 16GB DDR5 memory and a fast 512GB NVMe SSD, it delivers responsive performance for office applications, content creation, remote work, and everyday computing. Its space-saving design houses advanced connectivity options, including Thunderbolt™ 4, HDMI 2.1, dual 2.5Gb Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6.0, enabling seamless integration into professional and home setups.
Key Features
Faster, Smarter, More Secure For the AI-Driven Enterprise
The ASUS NUC 16 Pro mini PC features up to the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 series 3 processor featuring Intel Arc™, delivering up to 1.5X-faster gen-on-gen 3D graphics performance, and supports up to 96GB of lightning-fast LPDDR5x memory—all while boasting incredible energy efficiency. Built-in firmware TPM 2.0 (fTPM 2.0) handles data security and management, while dual 2.5G LAN and two HDMI® ports ensure convenient connectivity. Its AI-ready performance and robust security make the NUC 16 Pro ideal for businesses.
ASUS NUC 16 Pro Mini PCs, Kits, and Boards deliver a high-performance Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processor, enabling AI development, machine learning training, and advanced data analysis for organisations building intelligent solutions.
- AI-accelerated hybrid compute with Intel® Core™ Ultra X9, Arc™ B390 GPU, and NPU 5, delivering up to 180 TOPS for real-time Edge AI.
- Intel® Core™ Ultra X7 and X9 units support up to 96 GB LPDDR5x 9600 MT/s with 20% faster speed and 50% lower power, plus dual-fan cooling for sustained peak performance. Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 and 7 units support up to 128GB CSO-DIMM DDR5.
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and dual 2.5G LAN provide low-latency, redundant, and secure connectivity for enterprise and Edge AI.
- Intel vPro® (select SKUs), fTPM, and ASUS management tools enable hardware-level security, remote monitoring, and fleet control.
- Compact 5×4 chassis with Tool-less 2.0 design supports dual M.2 Gen5/Gen4 SSDs, maximizing airflow, flexibility, and performance.
Target Market
Ready for Business
Designed for modern businesses that demand compact, high-performance systems capable of handling AI-driven workloads, the ASUS NUC 16 Pro mini PC is equipped with dual 2.5G LAN, two HDMI ports, and LPDDR5x memory. It enables seamless multitasking, intelligent automation, and secure data management—so it’s ready for next-generation AI workflows.
AI & Industrial Automation
The latest Intel Core Ultra processors and LPDDR5x memory let the NUC 16 Pro handle AI development, machine learning, and edge data workloads with ease. Its flexible peripheral headers support a wide range of devices, making it ideal for smart factories, analytics, and industrial automation.
Digital Signage & Kiosks
The small footprint and reliability of NUC 16 Pro make it ideal for dual-screen digital signage solutions, especially in space-constrained settings. In addition, fTPM ensures reliable security and stable performance.
Easy to Deploy
Features such as a tool-less chassis, dual 2.5G LAN ports, and ASUS Control Centre help streamline IT deployment. The NUC 16 Pro also enables secure remote management, making it an ideal choice for enterprises or any organisation with multiple office locations.
Performance
High-Performance Integration for the AI Era
The new-gen Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors deliver exceptional performance with a specialised AI processing unit, designed to handle advanced applications and demanding use cases.
Enable Smarter AI Assistant Experiences
The ASUS NUC 16 Pro Mini PC delivers up to 180 TOPS of AI performance. It supports next-generation Agentic AI applications (such as OpenClaw, Hermes Agent…)and enables AI assistants to automate everyday tasks—from content creation and file organisation to cross-platform workflow coordination. Designed for continuous operation, it ensures 24/7 reliability and consistent performance for always-on AI assistant workloads.
Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processor
Power-Efficient Performance & AI at Scale
The ASUS NUC 16 Pro mini PC leverages next-generation Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processor architecture with integrated graphics featuring 12 Xe, 128 vector engines, and eight ray-tracing units. Each vector engine is paired with Intel XMX technology to deliver enhanced AI acceleration, enabling up to 180 tera operations per second (TOPS) of compute performance for seamless multitasking, AI workloads, and advanced media processing.
Intel® Arc™ Graphics
Advanced Edge Computing with Visual Intelligence
Featuring next-generation Intel® Arc™ graphics architecture with 12 Xe cores, and consuming only 15 watts of power per 6-core block, the NUC 16 Pro is ideal for edge-deployed solutions. Multi-display support drives up to four 4K or two 8K monitors for financial services, engineering, design, and control applications. Delivering workstation-level performance with up to 30% lower energy consumption compared to the previous generation product.
LPDDR5x Memory
Faster Performance. Significant Efficiency.
An ASUS NUC 16 Pro specified with the Intel® Core™ X9 Series 3 processor with LPDDR5x memory delivers up to 33% faster speeds than the previous-generation mini PC, combining AI-and edge-computing-ready performance with 50% lower power consumption.
Dual-Fan Cooling System
Advanced Cooling Design for Peak Performance
The ASUS NUC 16 Pro is engineered with a cutting-edge cooling system to keep performance steady and noise low. Dual-exhaust CPU fans, three heat pipes, and fin arrays on both sides ensure rapid, more efficient heat dissipation and quieter operation compared to previous-generation NUC models.
- 65W model: Features dual-exhaust CPU fans, a dedicated DIMM fan, three heat pipes, and fin arrays on each side — including extra top and bottom fins for enhanced airflow
- 45W model: Equipped with dual-exhaust CPU fans, three heat pipes, and fin arrays on both sides for balanced thermal efficiency
Connectivity
Versatile Connectivity for Work, Retail, and Industrial Use
Featuring dual 2.5G LAN, ASUS NUC 16 Pro delivers network redundancy and throughput for Zero Trust security and Edge AI workloads, while supporting up to four 4K displays for data-driven visualisation.
Ethernet
Dual 2.5G LAN Ports
The ASUS NUC 16 Pro with dual 2.5G LAN offers buyers faster, more reliable networking, ensuring seamless data transfer, redundant, and secure connectivity for business-critical workloads.
Retail
Secure POS and inventory with dual-LAN isolation.
Manufacturing
Control production and corporate networks separately for safety.
Healthcare
Protect patient data and ensure device reliability with isolated networks.
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