Asrock NUC Box N97
Asrock

NUC Box N97

CPU Celeron N97
GPU Iris Xe 24EU
Max RAM 16GB
Drives 2
From $150
Seller Newegg

The Asrock NUC Box N97 is a mini PC powered by the Intel Celeron N97 (12th gen). It features a soldered CPU. Graphics are handled by the integrated Intel Iris Xe 24EU. Supports up to 16GB of RAM across 1 slot at 3200 MT/s. Storage capacity of up to 2 drives including 1 NVMe, 1× 2.5" SATA. Networking features 2 Ethernet ports (up to 2.5G). Dimensions: 118 × 110 × 48mm (0.62L). Uses a Brick PSU (65W), 12W TDP.

CPU & Performance

CPUCeleron N97
Generation12th
Threads4
Single-core41
Multi-core9
Socket0

GPU

GPUIris Xe 24EU
Discrete GPUNo
Integrated GPUYes
eGPU supportNo

RAM

Max RAM16GB
RAM slots1
Max speed3200 MT/s
ECC supportNo

Storage

Max drives2
NVMe slots1
Gen3 x41
2.5" SATA1
SD cardNo

Ports & Connectivity

Max displays3

Network

Max Ethernet2G
2.5G ports2
vProN

Physical

Dimensions118 × 110 × 48 mm
Volume0.62L
Fan size80mm
Warranty1 yr

Power

TDP12W
PSU typeBrick
PSU65W

Additional

Recommended for office work, web browsing, media playback, light home or business use, network-focused setups, and very small desk setups. Consider Asrock NUC Box N97 if you want a ultra-compact mini PC built around its listed Intel Celeron N97 processor and Intel Iris Xe 24EU integrated GPU. It is less suitable for heavy gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads because no discrete or high-speed external GPU path is listed.

Asrock NUC Box N97 features Intel Celeron N97 with Intel Iris Xe 24EU integrated GPU, offering 2× 2.5G Ethernet. CPU details include 12th CPU generation and 4 threads. Memory support includes up to 16GB RAM across 1 slot at 3200 MT/s. Storage support includes up to 2 storage drives including 1 NVMe SSD slot, 1× PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe, and 1× 2.5-inch SATA bay. Display support includes support for up to 3 displays. Networking includes 2× 2.5G Ethernet. Physical design includes a 118 × 110 × 48 mm chassis (0.62L). Cooling information lists 80 mm main fan. Power information lists Brick power supply rated at 65W and 12W TDP. Lifecycle information lists 1-year warranty and release date listed as 5-Aug-2023.

Based on its overall score of 159.4, Asrock NUC Box N97 is positioned as a mainstream mini PC entry in this dataset; compare it against alternatives by CPU class, GPU type, memory ceiling, storage expansion, LAN, and port selection.

Notes

Mar 27 2025: $250 to $150. Added May 16 2023 or 2024? Supports 9-19V input

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