ASUS unveiled the ROG NUC 2025 mini-PC with Intel Ultra 9 processor and RTX 5080 graphics card

ASUS has started selling the new ROG NUC 2025 mini-PC on JD.com. The device features an Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX processor, NVIDIA RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD. The system is priced at 24,999 yuan, which is equivalent to about $3,470.
ROG NUC 2025 is housed in a compact 282.4 × 187.7 × 56.5 mm case with a volume of only 3 liters. The design retains the 2024’s design features, complete with RGB backlighting. The case is decorated with patterns for improved ventilation, and the backlighting is synchronized with games.
The system is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX processor with 24 cores, 24 threads, and a maximum clock speed of 5.4GHz. Cache memory reaches 76MB, and the processor includes an NPU. The NVIDIA RTX 5080 Laptop GPU runs at up to 175W and supports DLSS 4, Smooth Motion, and NVIDIA Studio technologies. The combined power consumption of a system with a CPU and GPU can be up to 250W.


Three fans and two heat plates with an evaporation chamber are used for cooling. Additional airflow is routed to the memory and SSD to help keep temperatures stable even under heavy load.
The front panel of the case houses connectors: one 3.5mm audio output, one USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, and two USB-A 3.2 ports. On the back, there are four USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, one Thunderbolt 4 port, one 2.5Gbps LAN port, two HDMI 2.1 ports, and two DisplayPort 2.1 ports. The device supports up to four 4K monitors.
ROG NUC 2025 is also equipped with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The operating system is Windows 11 with a pre-installed ROG BIOS utility for fine-tuning voltage, memory frequency, and fan speed. Armoury Crate software allows for real-time system monitoring and parameter management.
The device is MIL-STD-810H compliant and supports tool-less upgrades. It’s aimed at users who want high performance in a compact format without the limitations of ports, cooling, and customization options.
The device is designed for users who require high performance in a compact format without the limitations of ports, cooling, and customization options.
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