Asus PN42 N100 Dual NIC
Asus

PN42 N100 Dual NIC

CPU Celeron N100
GPU Iris Xe 24EU
Max RAM 16GB
Drives 1
From $220
Seller Amazon

The Asus PN42 N100 Dual NIC is a mini PC powered by the Intel Celeron N100 (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 1 drive including 1 NVMe. Networking features 2 Ethernet ports (up to 2.5G). Dimensions: 130 × 120 × 58mm (0.90L). Uses a Brick PSU, 6W TDP.

CPU & Performance

CPUCeleron N100
Generation12th
Threads4
Single-core39
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 drives1
NVMe slots1
Gen3 x41
SD cardNo

Ports & Connectivity

Max displays2

Network

Max Ethernet2G
2.5G ports2
vProN

Physical

Dimensions130 × 120 × 58 mm
Volume0.9L
Warranty1 yr

Power

TDP6W
PSU typeBrick

Additional

Recommended for office work, web browsing, media playback, light home or business use, network-focused setups, and very small desk setups. Consider Asus PN42 N100 Dual NIC if you want a ultra-compact mini PC built around its listed Intel Celeron N100 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.

Asus PN42 N100 Dual NIC features Intel Celeron N100 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 1 storage drive including 1 NVMe SSD slot and 1× PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe. Display support includes support for up to 2 displays. Networking includes 2× 2.5G Ethernet. Physical design includes a 130 × 120 × 58 mm chassis (0.90L). Power information lists Brick power supply and 6W TDP. Lifecycle information lists 1-year warranty and release date listed as 5-Jun-2023.

Based on its overall score of 152.0, Asus PN42 N100 Dual NIC 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

Jan 15 2024: Removed 2.5" drive that is not available on the PN42. Sorry for the misinformation and thank you magaropo for pointing this out! Jun 2023: https://liliputing.com/asus-updates-its-mini-pc-lineup-with-raptor-lake-alder-lake-n-and-chromebox-models/

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