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ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board vs Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element: Comparison
ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board and Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element differ on memory: ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board at Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM (dual channel), Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element at Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM. They match on 6 other specifications, including cpu architecture, storage type and has ai accelerator / npu. On price, ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board sits at $549.00 against $1,349.00 for Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS | Intel |
| CPU Architecture | x86 | x86 |
| Memory | Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM (dual channel) | Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM |
| Storage Type | NVMe/M.2 | NVMe/M.2 |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | false |
| Wireless | WiFi 6 | WiFi 6E |
| GPIO Header | false | false |
| Price | $549 (board only) | $1,349 (Compute Element card only) |
| Use Case | x86 Compatible | x86 Compatible |
| Model | NUC 13 Pro Board (NUC13ANBi7) | NUC13RNGi9 Compute Element |
| SoC | Intel Core i7-1360P | Intel Core i9-13900K |
| Processor | 4 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores (12C/16T) up to 5.0GHz | 8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores (24C/32T) up to 5.8GHz |
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 (discrete GPU via PCIe x16 in host chassis) |
| Storage | 2x M.2 NVMe (PCIe 4.0), optional 2.5-inch SATA | 2x M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe slots |
| Connectivity | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2.5GbE, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort via USB-C | 2.5GbE, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe x16 slot (via Extreme chassis) for discrete GPU |
| Operating System | Windows 11, Linux | Windows 11, Linux |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board | Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $549.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $1,349.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A serious, laptop-grade embedded x86 platform for OEM integrators, not a hobbyist SBC and priced accordingly.
Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Exceptional performance for its niche — small-form-factor gaming/workstation upgrades — but not a typical SBC use case or budget.
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