Key Takeaways
1. The Asus ROG NUC (2025) was initially announced with multiple processor options but launched only with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and GeForce RTX 5080.
2. Asus is gradually releasing more models, including affordable versions featuring Core Ultra 7 255HX with GeForce RTX 5060 and Core Ultra 9 275HX with GeForce RTX 5070.
3. In Europe, the RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 models are priced lower than suggested retail prices, with the RTX 5060 available for as low as €1,839.
4. The GeForce RTX 5070 model is listed on Asus’ US website for $2,499 and can be ordered on Amazon for the same price.
5. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti variant has seen a price drop on Amazon, now priced at $2,349 down from $2,799.
The Asus ROG NUC (2025) has had a bit of a complicated journey to its release. First announced in January at CES 2025, Asus stated that this mini-PC designed for gaming would come with either Core Ultra 7 or Core Ultra 9 processors, along with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU. However, when it finally launched in May, the only option available was the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX paired with the GeForce RTX 5080.
Gradual Release of More Options
Asus has been slowly widening its range of available products and introducing additional models. For instance, just this week, the company unveiled more affordable versions in China featuring a combination of the Core Ultra 7 255HX with the GeForce RTX 5060, and the Core Ultra 9 275HX with the GeForce RTX 5070. Before this release, Asus hinted that these models would also be coming to other countries, but they did not provide a specific timeline.
European Retailers and Pricing
Currently, both models are starting to appear at European shops for prices lower than their suggested retail prices. To give some context, Asus mentioned that the variants with the GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce RTX 5070 would sell for €2,218 and €2,621 in the Eurozone. However, the RTX 5060 model is already available for as low as €1,839, while the RTX 5070 variant is listed at €2,169 at the time of writing.
Availability in the US Market
On the other hand, Asus has listed the GeForce RTX 5070 model on its US website with a retail price of $2,499. Though it’s not yet available directly through their site, this model can now be ordered on Amazon US for the same price, featuring a Core Ultra 9 275HX, 32 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. Additionally, the more robust GeForce RTX 5070 Ti variant has seen a price drop, now at $2,349 down from $2,799 on Amazon. For further details, check Asus’ official website.
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