Revolutionizing AI-Driven Mini PCs with the Launch of the First AI NUC, Featuring the Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor (Series 2)
ASUS, a global leader in technology innovation, today celebrated the first anniversary of its takeover of Intel’s NUC (Next Unit of Computing) portfolio, marking a year of seamless transition and pioneering advancements in AI-powered mini PCs. This acquisition in October 2023 enabled ASUS to build on a decade-long legacy of high-performance NUCs, offering enhanced computing solutions to millions of users worldwide across diverse industries.
ASUS took on the complex task of seamlessly transitioning customers from the Intel NUC portfolio, providing continuity and an identical feature set under the ASUS brand. ASUS NUCs have since established themselves as market leaders, known for outstanding performance, superior build quality, and robust reliability. These mini PCs cater to a wide range of applications—from professional workloads to gaming and AI—and offer an agile, compact alternative to traditional desktop setups, designed to meet the demands of modern computing.
“As we celebrate the one-year milestone of acquiring the NUC portfolio from Intel, ASUS is more committed than ever to redefining the future of computing with cutting-edge technology,” said Jackie Hsu, Senior Vice President and Co-Head of the Open Platform Business Group and AIoT Business Group at ASUS. “With the world’s first AI mini PC and a seamless experience for existing NUC users, ASUS is solidifying its leadership in the AI mini PC sector.”
A Breakthrough in AI Computing: The First AI NUC with Intel Core Ultra Processor
Pushing the limits of AI in mini PCs, ASUS introduced the AI NUC—the first AI-powered mini PC built with Intel’s Core™ Ultra processor (Series 2) and Microsoft Copilot+. Featuring advanced NPU, GPU, and CPU architectures, the AI NUC positions itself as a vital tool for customers designing the future of AI. Officially unveiled at IFA 2024, the ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI delivers exceptional performance for demanding AI tasks, providing users with an adaptable alternative to laptop AI PCs in a compact, mini PC form.
Expanding the lineup, ASUS also launched the ROG NUC/NUC 14 Performance models. These devices bring ultra-small form factor computing to gamers and commercial users alike, integrating powerful components into compact, AI-ready designs and delivering superior computing flexibility in even the smallest spaces.
With these advancements, ASUS is at the forefront of an era where AI-driven technology becomes a mainstay in the computing landscape, continuing to support users in unlocking new potentials across professional and personal applications.
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