Intel announced its latest line of mini PCs, the NUC 13 Pro systems, featuring the newest 13th generation Core processors, which can have up to fourteen cores. Some of the models also come with Intel vPro Enterprise, which provides comprehensive security, enterprise-grade stability, and hardware-based remote management.
These Mini PCs are upgradable and repairable, making them a reusable and stable solution for a range of business needs, including edge, client, and digital signage computing. The NUC 13 Pro Mini PC is equipped with all the features and connectivity that businesses require, including support for up to 64 GB dual-channel DDR4-3200 memory, M.2 slots for PCIe x4 Gen 4 NVMe SSD and a second SSD, Intel i226 Ethernet for speeds up to 2.5 Gbps, Intel Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. The Mini PC also has two HDMI ports and two Thunderbolt 4 ports that can support four displays at 4K@60 Hz, three USB 3.2 ports, and one USB 2.0 port.
The NUC 13 Pro series comes in different versions, each equipped with either Core i3, i5, or i7 CPUs. The top model, which is powered by the Core i7-1370P processor, has six P-cores and eight E-cores, providing a total of fourteen cores and twenty threads. All CPUs have a TDP of 35W, except for the Core i3 models, which have a TDP of 20W. The devices also come with an integrated Iris Xe or UHD Graphics GPU, with vPro variants available for business use. The NUC 13 Pro systems support up to 64GB of DDR5 memory, 2.5Gbit/s Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. They feature an M.2 2280 slot with a PCIe 4.0 interface for an SSD, as well as four USB-A ports. The devices come with two HDMI ports and two Thunderbolt 4 ports, which can support up to four 4k screens at 60Hz. The mini PCs come with a compact housing of approximately 10x10cm, and a slightly higher variant is also available to accommodate a 2.5" drive.
Intel will offer the NUC 13 Pro systems in full configurations with memory and storage, as well as barebones models for users to add their own memory and storage. The company plans to release the first models in late March, with prices ranging from $340 reaching to roughly $1,100 depending on the configuration. Additional models will be released in June, with Euro prices yet to be announced.
