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Mar 27, 2023 · The Intel NUC 13 Pro offers the size, performance, sustainability and reliability to satisfy modern business needs. On March 27, 2023, Intel introduced the Intel NUC 13 Pro (code-named Arena Canyon), which brings the performance of 13th Gen Intel Core processors to a 4-by-4-inch form factor.
- A new season, a new NUC generation
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By Mark Pickavance
published 27 April 2023
(Image: © Mark Pickavance)
You want 13th Gen silicon
This machine uses the latest Intel chips, even if the user experience isn’t that different from 12th Gen machines for most users.
Silence is golden
The power efficiency of this platform makes the NUC 13 Pro very quiet and ideal for a working environment where hearing calls might be important.
Greater than Office app performance is needed
While it is still sporting the same Iris Xe GPU as the previous generation, it offers more power for intensive apps and a Gen 4 PCIe M.2 slot that can potentially double drive performance. Those wanting desktop-level performance in a NUC package need to look no further.
You have a tight budget
As with everything new from Intel, the NUC 13 Pro, especially with the review hardware processor, isn’t a bargain. There are cheaper options from other brands and previous Intel NUC generations if all you need is a very small computer.
You need a discrete GPU
The limitation of a NUC enclosure is that there is no PCIe slot or room to mount a video card. If you want to game or work on CAD, then this machine, or any other NUC, isn’t for you.
You want to game on this PC
As much as the Iris Xe is a giant leap over the UHD integrated graphics, this machine still isn’t good for gaming. The demands of modern game titles and the resolutions they are often best at don’t fit well with the capabilities of this system.
- Mark Pickavance
For professional-grade performance, the 13th Gen Intel Core™ i7-1370P processor features 14 cores (6P+8E), 20 threads, 24MB Intel ® Smart Cache, and 35W TDP; For Business, the fast memory up to 64GB dual-channel DDR4-3200 SODIMMs; Wired and wireless connections are lightning fast with up to a 2.5Gbps Intel ® Ethernet port and Intel® Wi-Fi ...
- ASUS
Mar 27, 2023 · The Intel NUC 13 Pro is a compact and energy-efficient computer with plenty of computing power for standard desktop use. It has a fanless design, supports Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 6E, and offers features like hardware-level KVM and remote administration.
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- Kris Wouk
ASUS NUC 13 Pro Mini PCs and Kits offer the size, performance, sustainability, and reliability to drive modern business.
Aug 16, 2023 · Notebookcheck have tested the Intel NUC 13 Pro Desk Edition Kit with an Intel Core i7-1360P, as well as 32 GB RAM and a 512-GB SSD.
The NUC 13 Pro delivers outsized performance in its 4×4 form factor with the latest in technology, from Intel’s 13th Gen Raptor Lake 1360P processor to Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 6E, delivering top-tier performance for the home and office.
