Along with Intel’s Raptor Lake processors, the NUC series has also been renewed. Intel NUC Extreme mini computers, codenamed Raptor Canyon, take the level one step further. NUC 13 Extreme computers, which host Intel’s latest 13th generation processors, will come in three different versions.
Intel is ambitious with new mini computer models
The new minicomputers, which will appear as the most powerful NUC ever, draw attention with their size. At 337mm long, 318mm high and 129mm wide, the minicomputer is definitely bigger than its size.
Home to Intel’s 13th generation 125 W supported i5, i7 and i9 processors, the NUC 13 Extreme models also include a 3-slot 12-inch graphics card slot. Models with dual-channel DDR5-5600MHz SODIMM RAM support up to 64GB can host up to 3 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs.
Offering Intel 2.5GbE, 10GbE Ethernet and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E connection systems, the mini computer has two Thunderbolt 4, 8 USB 3.2 Gen2 and 1 USB Type-C ports. It is worth remembering that the NUC 13 Extreme models, which stand out with their features unlike their small size, are devoid of RAM, storage and operating system. In the table below, you can find the detailed specifications of the mini computers.
| Model | Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Kit NUC13RNGi9 |
Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Kit NUC13RNGi7 |
Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Kit NUC13RNGi5 |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i9-13900K processor Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost up to 5.8 GHz, 125W multiplier unlocked, 24 cores (8P + 16E), 32 threads, 36MB Intel® Smart Cache Intel® UHD Graphics 770 |
Intel® Core™ i7-13700K processor Intel® Turbo Boost Max up to 5.4 GHz Technology 3.0, 125W multiplier unlocked, 16 cores (8P + 8E), 24 threads, 30MB Intel® Smart Cache Intel® UHD Graphics 770 |
Intel® Core™ i5-13600K processor Up to 5.1 GHz Max. Turbo, 125W unlocked multiplier, 14 cores (6P + 8E), 20 threads, 24MB Intel® Smart Cache Intel® UHD Graphics 770 |
| Graphics | With PCIe 5.0 (12VHPWR) and three 6+2 pin PCIe power connectors, PCIe x16 Gen5 slot supports up to approximately 450W, 313mm long and triple slot cards | ||
| Memory | Dual channel DDR5 SODIMMs, max. 64GB | ||
| Storage | Three M.2 key M slots: PCIe x4 Gen4 NVMe with 80mm CPU attached, PCIe x4 Gen4 NVMe or SATA3 SSD with two 42/80 PCH attached, RAID-0 and RAID-1 compatible | ||
| Ethernet | Intel® 2.5GbE (i226-V) / 10GbE (AQC113) LAN | ||
| Other features and technologies | HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible connector (up to 4K60) | Two Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4 Type-C slots | Supports three 4K displays (Intel® UHD Graphics) Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i, 802.11ax 2×2 approx. 3.0Gbps and 6GHz + Bluetooth® v5.2 (5.3 compatible), dual external antennas Six USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A connectors (rear) | Two USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (front) | One USB Gen2x2 Type-C (front) 3.5mm front stereo headphone jack | Multi-channel digital audio up to 7.1 over HDMI or DisplayPort (Type-C) signals Analog audio with separate Mic-in, Line-in, Speaker-out, FP audio header |
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| OS | Not available. Compatible with Microsoft Windows 11, various Linux versions | ||
| Strength | Fully modular – 750W 80+ Gold SFX 12VO internal power supply with location specific C13 AC cables | ||
| Location-specific power cord | Wireless, US, EU, UK, Australia, China | ||
| Requirements | Memory, storage, operating system |
Intel is quite ambitious with its new mini computer model and the features it offers. So what do you think of the Intel NUC 13 Extreme? You can share your views with us in the comments section.
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