ASUS has introduced its latest mini-PC, the ExpertCenter PN54, at CES 2025. This compact device features AMD's "Krackan Point" APU, promising top-tier performance and efficiency.
Powered by AMD's Krackan Point Architecture
The ExpertCenter PN54 is an AMD-focused mini-PC, utilizing the new Ryzen AI 7 350 APU with an 8-core/16-thread configuration based on the latest Zen 5 architecture. It also integrates a Radeon 860M iGPU with eight RDNA 3.5 cores for decent graphics performance.
Key Specifications
Here's a look at the key specifications of the ExpertCenter PN54:
- AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 "Krackan Point" APU
- Radeon 860M iGPU (8 RDNA 3.5 cores)
- Two SODIMM slots supporting up to 64 GB DDR5-5600 RAM
- 2x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 SSD slots
- Microsoft Copilot+ PC Program support
- Dedicated Copilot button and XDNA 2 NPU for edge AI
- WiFi-7 and Bluetooth 5.4 support
- USB 4 Type-C port with 100W PD
- SonicMaster 2W speakers
Design and Additional Features
The mini-PC adopts a minimalistic design, similar to NUC systems, without any RGB or lighting features. It comes with SonicMaster's 2W speakers, a feature not commonly seen in compact devices. The device also supports Microsoft's Copilot+ PC program with a dedicated Copilot button and an XDNA 2 NPU.
Pricing and Availability
ASUS is yet to announce pricing and availability details for the ExpertCenter PN54. It is expected to be one of the first mini-PCs to feature AMD's "Krackan Point" APUs, making it an anticipated release for many users.
Source: ASUS Official Website
