Intel NUC 13 Pro is the latest series of compact computers from the chip giant. Under the code name “Arena Canyon”, it will be sold in the coming weeks in various formats, barebone, as a base for other integrators’ models and in a good number of ready-to-use pre-configurations. Their destinations are varied taking into account their multiple versions, which enable them to be used in companies, offices or consumer desks.
Intel has been selling small form factor desktop computers under the NUC brand (Next Unit of Computing) for more than a decade. Although the industry offers plenty of mini-PCs, Intel models They continue to be the great reference. While the line has been expanding over time, the 4×4-inch series remains the centerpiece of these NUCs.
Intel NUC 13 Pro: Lots of options
Intel has updated the internal base of its compacts to the thirteenth generation of Core processors, Raptor Lake, which offers a increased performance per watt compared to the previous generation. If this series stands out for something, it is for its number of options and they start from the CPUs that can be used, including the vPro 13Gen presented this week and that include security and hardware management for use in companies.
The processors included are the Raptor Lake “U” or “P”:
- Intel Core i3-1315U or Core i3-1315UE
- Intel Core i5-1340P or Core i5-1340PE
- Intel Core i7-1360P
- Intel Core i5-1350P vPro or Core i5-1350PE vPro
- Intel Core i7-1370P vPro or Core i7-1370PE vPro
Like previous versions, NUCs are offered in two versions according to their format, the “thin” or “tall” generic ones that include an additional 2.5-inch bay for storage expansion. Its size is tremendously contained, in a square design of little more than 10 cm on a side.
They feature two SODIMM slots to accommodate up to 64GB of DDR4-3200 RAM. As for storage, they include an M.2 2280 slot to install a PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSD as a base and the additional bay mentioned in the tall models for an SSD or SATA hard drive.
His connectivity is another of the highlights and we can mention:
- 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports
- 1 2.5GbE Ethernet port (Intel i226-LM)
- Module with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
- 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports
- 1 USB 2.0 type A port
- 2 HDMI 2.1 ports
- 1 3.5mm audio jack
To understand the dimension of this «Arena Canyon» platform, say that the line comprises 38 different productsincluding 8 motherboards, 6 barebones where the user installs their own memory, storage and operating system, and 24 ready-to-use kits with all kinds of options depending on CPU, memory, SSD and Windows 11 Home or Pro pre-installed.
The Intel NUC 13 Pro will be available in the coming weeks with prices ranging from $340 to $1080 full kit.
