ASUS today announced the Ascent QN10, the world's first AI mini PC featuring an 80 TOPS NPU powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite platform. Built around an 18-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU, the Ascent QN10 exceeds Copilot+ PC requirements and delivers exceptional performance, responsive AI experiences, and outstanding energy efficiency.

With advanced on-device AI acceleration and enterprise-grade security, the Ascent QN10 enables real-time AI workloads, intelligent content generation, productivity enhancement, and AI-assisted applications directly on the device. Designed for creators, developers, and enterprises, it empowers next-generation intelligent workflows in a compact yet powerful device, making it ideal for edge AI environments.

Compact Design with Desktop-Class Performance

At under 0.7 liters, the Ascent QN10 packs AI desktop-class performance into an exceptionally compact chassis that is 86% smaller than conventional 5-liter desktop systems. The integrated graphics, powered by a Qualcomm Adreno GPU, deliver 2.3X faster performance than the previous generation. This space-saving design integrates seamlessly into offices, creator studios, enterprise environments, and modern workspaces.

Next-generation AI powered by Snapdragon X2 Elite

The Ascent QN10 is powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite, featuring up to 18 CPU cores that deliver significant improvements in performance and efficiency for multitasking, content creation, and AI-assisted workflows. The platform introduces enhanced graphics and next-generation AI processing designed specifically for the AI PC era.

The integrated Qualcomm Hexagon NPU provides up to 80 TOPS of AI performance to accelerate on-device AI experiences, enabling intelligent applications such as real-time language translation, content generation, video enhancement, AI assistants, and workflow automation. The device maintains sustained performance with cool and quiet operation during intensive workloads and extended work sessions.

Enterprise-grade chip-to-cloud security

The Ascent QN10 features a multi-layered security architecture designed to protect devices, data, and AI workloads across hardware, firmware, operating system, and cloud environments. Security capabilities include fTPM 2.0 for hardware-rooted credential and encryption protection, and Microsoft Pluton security processor for enhanced identity and key protection, enabling always-connected device management and recovery capabilities. These technologies provide a secure foundation for AI-powered workflows and help defend against evolving threats while supporting privacy-focused and enterprise-ready deployments.

Built for AI-assisted productivity workflows and edge AI deployments

The Ascent QN10 delivers scalable on-device AI performance for modern workflows, enabling low-latency execution, enhanced privacy, and responsive AI experiences. From AI-assisted productivity and local LLM inferencing to content creation and edge AI applications, it supports diverse AI-driven use cases. Developers can access the Qualcomm AI Hub, which provides 175+ pre-optimized AI models and supports Bring Your Own Model (BYOM) and Bring Your Own Data (BYOD) workflows, simplifying model optimization, validation, and deployment alongside the Qualcomm AI Stack.

Beyond local AI processing, the Ascent QN10 supports hybrid Agentic AI workflows that combine on-device experiences with cloud intelligence. It supports AI tools such as OpenClaw and Hermes Agent, enabling users to interact with AI agents through familiar platforms such as WhatsApp and LINE for seamless automation experiences. By intelligently routing workloads between cloud LLM APIs and local NPU processing, the hybrid architecture optimizes performance, responsiveness, power efficiency, and operating costs—providing flexible deployment from cloud-assisted AI to privacy-focused local execution.

Comprehensive connectivity and expansion

The Ascent QN10 provides comprehensive high-speed I/O and expansion capabilities designed for AI development environments, peripheral integration, and multi-device workflows. Next-generation wireless connectivity includes WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0, delivering faster, more stable, and lower-latency connections for cloud synchronization, collaborative workflows, and connected AI applications. This ensures seamless integration across enterprise infrastructure, developer ecosystems, and edge computing deployments.

Ascent QN10 specifications