Announcing the AI-Enabled ASUS NUC 14 Performance

2024/07/17


SYDNEY, Australia, July 17, 2024—ASUS today announced ASUS NUC 14 Performance, a business-friendly barebones mini PC that offers a dynamic fusion of efficiency and raw power. Featuring Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 or 7 processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 or 4060 graphics, ASUS NUC 14 Performance delivers the computing prowess enterprises need for AI-based workloads.

New AI-enabled performance

The latest Intel Core 9 and 7 series CPUs employ new Intel processor technology that enhances computing performance by approximately 21.5% (versus previous-generation processors) while reducing power consumption by up to 40%. An integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) helps boost AI applications, giving the processor exceptional energy-efficiency and endurance for sustained AI computing tasks like image generation and facial recognition.

Superfast graphics

New NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics cards feature the highly efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture. Coupled with up to 64 GB RAM, the cards offer rapid ray-tracing in virtual scenes and significantly accelerate the operation speed of multiple programs.

Multi-display support

ASUS NUC 14 Performance supports up to five displays: one via the HDMI® 2.1 port, two via the DisplayPort™ 1.4a ports, and two via the Thunderbolt™ 4 port (using an optional Thunderbolt splitter adapter ). This setup is ideal for AI developers, fintech leaders, lab experts, and business elites running multiple real-time programs for efficient multitasking. In addition to the aforementioned ports, ASUS NUC 14 Performance includes six USB ports.

Adaptable and customizable platform

ASUS NUC 14 Performance is a NUC Kit designed for highly customized business applications and does not include any pre-installed operating systems, RAM, or SSD. This allows users to freely create a mini PC based on their specific needs.
The logo-free design of ASUS NUC 14 Performance allows for easy addition of a corporate or company logo. Plus, it includes a versatile stand that allows it to be placed vertically or horizontally for optimal placement.

SPECIFICATIONS

ASUS NUC 14 Performance

CPU

Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 155H Processor

Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 185H Processor

Chipset

Integrated

Accessories

AC adapter and power cord

Warranty card

Quick start guide

Vertical stand

Graphics

Integrated - Intel® Arc™ Graphics

Discrete - NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 4060

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Wireless Data Network

Intel® Killer™ WiFi 6E (Gig+) 2x2 + Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless card

LAN

10/100/1000/2500 Mbps, 2.5 Gbps Intel® LAN

Audio

Realtek / ALC256

Front(Side) I/O Ports

1 x SD Express 8.0 card reader (UHS-I support)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

1 x audio jack (Line out / Mic in / Headphone out / Headset)

Back I/O Ports

1 x Thunderbolt™ 4/ USB4® port (supports DisplayPort™ 2.1 and 5 / 9 / 12 V fast-charging profiles)

2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A

2 x USB 2.0 Type-A

1 x HDMI®

2 x DisplayPort™ 1.4a

1 x 2.5 Gbps RJ45 LAN

1 x DC-in

1 x Kensington lock slot

Power Supply

330 W power adapter

Dimensions (W x D x H)

270 x 180 x 50 mm (~2.5-liter)

Weight

2.6 kg