ASRock has expanded its mini-PC portfolio with two new fanless systems powered by Intel's Arrow Lake architecture. The iBOX-225H and iBOX-255H feature Intel's Core Ultra 5 225H and Core Ultra 7 255H processors respectively, offering passive cooling that uses their metal cases as heatsinks. Both models support up to 96 GB of DDR5-6400 memory and include connectivity options like 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and Thunderbolt 4.
The Core Ultra 5 225H packs 14 cores (4 performance, 8 efficiency, and 2 low-power efficiency cores) with Intel's Arc 130T integrated graphics, while the Core Ultra 7 255H steps up to 16 cores (6 performance, 8 efficiency, and 2 low-power efficiency cores) with the more capable Arc 140T GPU. According to benchmarks, the additional two performance cores in the 255H deliver modest CPU gains, but the Arc 140T offers a significantly larger performance jump over the Arc 130T for graphics workloads.
Both systems feature extensive port selections on their front and rear panels, though ASRock has not disclosed specific configurations. The fanless design positions these mini-PCs for quiet operation in office environments or home theater setups where noise is a concern. Pricing and availability remain unannounced.
