ASUS NUC 16
The standard 2026 ASUS NUC 16 uses Intel's six-core Core 7 350 with 32GB of socketed DDR5 memory, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, Thunderbolt 4, dual 2.5GbE, and Wi-Fi 7 in a 0.71-liter chassis.
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- Configuration
- Core 7 350, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, EU power cord
- Processor
- Core 7 350
- Graphics
- Intel Graphics, 2 Xe cores
- Memory
- Up to 64 GB
- Storage
- 1 slots
- Current pricing
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1Is it fast for normal work?
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Processor configuration 6 cores / 6 threads
Intel specifies two performance cores and four low-power efficiency cores for the Core 7 350, with six total threads and a maximum turbo frequency of 4.8 GHz. This describes the processor, not measured NUC 16 performance.
Manufacturer processor specification · Intel Core 7 350
Intel
2Can it handle sustained work?
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Chassis power configuration 28 W cTDP
ASUS configures the Core 7 350 at 28 W in the NUC 16. Intel lists 15 W processor base power and 35 W maximum turbo power, but these ratings do not predict sustained application performance.
Manufacturer power-profile check · ASUS NUC 16 with Core 7 350
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3Can it game?
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Integrated graphics 2 Xe cores
The Core 7 350 includes Intel Graphics with two Xe cores and a maximum dynamic frequency of 2.6 GHz. No independent gaming result for this exact NUC 16 configuration was available when checked.
Manufacturer graphics specification · Core 7 350 integrated graphics
Intel
4Is it loud or hot?
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Exact-model measurements unavailable Not independently measured
ASUS does not publish operating noise or exact-chassis thermal measurements for this configuration, and the broad review search found no independent hands-on test of the Core 7 350 NUC 16. NUC 16 Pro results are not substituted.
Exact-model evidence check · RNUC16WCKC7094C2
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5How much electricity does it use?
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Power adapter rating 90 W adapter
ASUS supplies a 90 W external adapter. That is the adapter capacity, not measured idle or load wall power.
Manufacturer electrical specification · 19 V DC, 4.74 A adapter
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Thunderbolt is present Yes
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Single memory and storage slots 1 memory slot / 1 storage slot
The chassis has one CSO-DIMM-compatible memory slot, populated by a 32GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM in this SKU, and one M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 storage slot occupied by the 1TB SSD.
Configuration and expansion check · RNUC16WCKC7094C2
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Display support Up to 3 displays
ASUS provides two HDMI 2.1 TMDS outputs and one Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort 2.1; Intel specifies support for up to three displays from the processor.
Manufacturer display-support check · Core 7 350 NUC 16
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7Is it good value?
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US price unavailable US MSRP unavailable
The exact 32GB/1TB configuration is a European-market SKU, and ASUS does not publish a US MSRP for it. The catalog does not convert European retailer pricing into a US list price.
Regional configuration and price check · RNUC16WCKC7094C2 / 90AS00T1-M000V0
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8Will it be dependable?
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Limited warranty 3 years
ASUS states that NUC products purchased from authorized distributors include a three-year limited warranty covering the hardware supplied in the box.
Manufacturer warranty-policy check
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References
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ASUS. ASUS NUC 16 technical specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: ASUS NUC 16 family with Core 7 350, Core 5 320, or Core 3 304 and regional preconfigured options
Disclosure: Manufacturer family specifications.
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Geizhals. ASUS NUC 16 RNUC16WCKC7094C2 product record. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: RNUC16WCKC7094C2 / 90AS00T1-M000V0: Core 7 350, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, Windows 11 Pro, EU power cord
Disclosure: Regional retailer and price-comparison configuration record; not used as benchmark evidence.
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Intel. Intel Core 7 processor 350 specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Intel Core 7 processor 350
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ASUS. Warranty Information for NUC Products. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: ASUS NUC products purchased from authorized distributors
Processor and graphics
| Processor | Intel Core 7 350 |
|---|---|
| CPU layout | 6 cores / 6 threads |
| Processor default TDP | 15 W |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Graphics, 2 Xe cores |
Memory and storage
| Memory type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM |
|---|---|
| Maximum memory | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable | Yes |
| Storage slots | 1 |
Connectivity and size
| Ethernet | Dual Intel I226-V 2.5GbE |
|---|---|
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211 + Bluetooth 6.0 |
| USB4 | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Yes |
| Enclosure volume | 0.71 liters |
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Specifications only · Source: ASUS NUC 16 technical specifications · Last checked Aug 25, 2026