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Manufacturer code90AS00S1-M002J0
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About the ASUS RNUC16JNK9X389A2
ASUS 90AS00S1-M002J0 is listed in the pcs/workstations category. The recorded specifications include processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9; internal memory: 32 GB; total storage capacity: 1 TB; operating system installed: Windows 11 Home. This entry covers manufacturer code 90AS00S1-M002J0. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
This configuration lists 32 GB of memory and 1 TB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Processor family
- Intel Core Ultra 9
- Processor model
- 290HX Plus
- Memory (RAM)
- 32 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 1 TB
- Storage media
- SSD
- Operating system installed
- Windows 11 Home
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ASUS RNUC16JNK9X389A2 specifications
Manufacturer code: 90AS00S1-M002J0 · Icecat product 147689581 · Checked 25 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
|---|---|
| Processor model | 290HX Plus |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| Chassis type | Mini PC |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening3 details
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
|---|---|
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3342-CG |
Display1 detail
| Display included | No |
|---|
Processor, memory & storage25 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Processor threads | 24 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | BGA 2114 |
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
| Total processor performance up to | 36 TOPs |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Memory clock speed | 6400 MHz |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| M.2 SSD size | 2280 (22 x 80 mm) |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 12 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM870 |
Connections & wireless17 details
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 2500 Mbit/s |
| LAN controller | Realtek RTL8125D |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| 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 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 1 |
| DisplayPort connections | 2 |
| DisplayPort version | 2.1 |
| HDMI ports | 2 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
Power & battery1 detail
| Power supply | 380 W |
|---|
Controls & features2 details
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi BE1750x |
Design & dimensions7 details
| Product type | Mini PC |
|---|---|
| Colour name | Black |
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 282.4 mm |
| Depth | 189.5 mm |
| Height | 56.5 mm |
| Weight | 3.12 kg |
Software & compatibility1 detail
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
|---|
Further product details12 details
| Performance cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Efficient cores | 16 |
| Maximum turbo power | 160 W |
| NPU performance up to | 13 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 8 TOPs |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories5 details
| Package width | 370 mm |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 258 mm |
| Package height | 190 mm |
| Package weight | 5.95 kg |
| Cables included | Power |
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