Intel launches NUC 13 Extreme, setting new benchmark for mini PC performance

3-slot 12-inch graphics card, NUC 13 Extreme brings outstanding performance to enthusiasts

November 8, 2022 – Today, Intel released the new Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Kit (codenamed Raptor Canyon) and the Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element, creating Intel’s most powerful NUC computer to date1. NUC 13 Extreme is powered by an unlocked 13th generation Intel® Core™ desktop processor and supports a new 3-slot 12-inch graphics card, bringing higher performance to game enthusiasts and content creators. 

“This year marks the 10th anniversary of the incredible Intel NUC series, and the Intel NUC 13 Extreme is a perfect example of what we have accomplished so far,” said Brian McCarson, Intel vice president and general manager of the Intel NUC Group. “The first NUC we launched Marking a major breakthrough in the evolution from small desktops to ultra-small computers, the latest Intel NUC 13 Extreme sets a new benchmark. Although it is larger than our smallest mini computer, the latest Intel NUC 13 The Extreme Mini PC houses outstanding gaming and content creation performance, setting a new benchmark for mini PCs. In addition, its size is 70% smaller than the traditional 50L vertical gaming desktop, and it is small in size and high in power. In addition to outstanding performance, Intel NUC mini PCs also achieve excellent product quality and rich functionality through a fully modular and customizable design.”

Why it matters: The Intel NUC 13 Extreme mini PC has an optimized thermal design, extraordinary performance, and unprecedented features. The redesigned chassis optimizes airflow, not only maintaining the NUC mini computer's iconic compact shape and footprint, but also ensuring users reduce noise and control airflow during intense gaming, content creation, and other high-intensity workloads.

Simple design, powerful performance: Powered by the 13th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 desktop processor, the modular Intel NUC 13 Extreme mini PC delivers incredible performance. This processor has up to 8 performance cores, 16 energy efficiency cores and 32 threads, and supports a turbo frequency of up to 5.8 GHz.

The NUC 13 Extreme mini PC has all the bells and whistles and connectivity gamers and content creators need, including:

• Supports up to 64GB dual-channel DDR5-5600 MHz SODIMM memory.

• Supports PCIe Gen5 x16 new 3-slot 12-inch graphics card.

• Supports up to 3 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs (M.2 2280).

• Intel® 2.5GbE (i226-V)/10GbE (AQC113) LAN.

• Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E.

• 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 ports.

• 6 rear USB 3.2 Gen2 ports.

Availability: The Intel NUC 13 Extreme mini computer will be first launched in China and is scheduled to be released to a wider range of users in the fourth quarter of 2022 and enter more markets in early 2023. The Intel NUC 13 Extreme Mini PC Kit is priced between $1,179 and $1,549, and the Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element is priced between $760 and $1,100, depending on the specific configuration. Users can customize the memory, storage and operating system according to their needs. 

More background information: Links to NUC 13 Mini Computer-related content and materials

1 This NUC is equipped with an unlocked 13th generation Core i9/i7/15 processor, with a basic power consumption of 125W. Almost twice as much as the previous generation product.

2Overclocking may invalidate the product warranty or affect the system status. Results may vary.