ASUS appears to have accidentally revealed its next-generation compact gaming PC, the ROG NUC 2025, through a teaser video posted on social media. The video was quickly taken down, but not before some viewers managed to capture the information.
The ROG NUC 2025, expected to be officially unveiled at CES 2025, will be part of the Intel 15th Gen family, featuring "Arrow Lake" processors. This is a step up from the current ROG NUC, which used Intel's 14th Gen "Meteor Lake" processors.
ROG NUC Series Comparison
| NUC Series | Processor | Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| ROG NUC (2025) | Up to Core Ultra 9 285H (Arrow Lake) | RTX 5060/5070 (dGPU) |
| ROG NUC (2024) | Up to Core Ultra 9 185H (Meteor Lake) | RTX 4060/4070 (dGPU) |
| NUC 14 Performance | Up to Core Ultra 9 185H (Meteor Lake) | RTX 4060/4070 (dGPU) |
| NUC 14 Pro+ | Up to Core Ultra 9 185H (Meteor Lake) | N/A |
| NUC 14 Pro | Up to Core Ultra 165H (Meteor Lake) | N/A |
| NUC 14 PRO AI | Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake) | N/A |
| NUC 14 Essential | (Core) Nx5x (Alder Lake-N Refresh) | N/A |
Graphics Upgrade
The most significant upgrade is expected to be in graphics, with the NUC 2025 reportedly featuring NVIDIA's RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 GPUs. These cards are known as the "NVIDIA GN22 Board 2" and are pin-compatible with the current generation cards.
ASUS has not released official specifications or pricing details for the ROG NUC 2025, but based on the previous ROG NUC 2024 model, it is expected to remain a premium product with a price tag around $2,000.
