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ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board vs Orange Pi 5: Comparison
ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board vs Orange Pi 5: the cpu architecture difference
The first real difference is cpu architecture: ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board x86 against Orange Pi 5 ARM big.LITTLE. On memory there is little in it, Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM on the ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board versus 8 GB on the Orange Pi 5. There is a split on soc model as well, 4 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores up to 5.0GHz on the ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board versus Rockchip RK3588S on the Orange Pi 5. Use case is not the same on both, x86 Compatible on the ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board versus AI / Machine Learning on the Orange Pi 5. There is a split on official os as well, Windows 11, Linux on the ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board versus Orange Pi OS , Android 12 on the Orange Pi 5.
Who each one is for
The ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board is the one to take for OEM digital signage and kiosk systems and custom thin client or medical cart builds, though it is the wrong buy for hobbyist or budget-constrained projects and GPIO-driven hardware projects. The Orange Pi 5 suits budget-conscious edge AI or media-server projects, though it is not built for builds needing multi-gigabit networking or full PCIe 3.0 bandwidth. Our rating of the ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board (8/10): A serious, laptop-grade embedded x86 platform for OEM integrators, not a hobbyist SBC and priced accordingly.
Which is cheaper, ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board or Orange Pi 5?
At the last price check the Orange Pi 5 was $79.00 and the ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board $549, a 595% premium.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board
- ASUS
- Orange Pi 5
- Other
CPU Architecture
- ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board
- x86
- Orange Pi 5
- ARM big.LITTLE
Model Number
- ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board
- NUC 13 Pro Board (NUC13ANBi7)
- Orange Pi 5
- Orange Pi 5
Memory
- ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board
- Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM (dual channel)Best
- Orange Pi 5
- 8 GB
SoC Model
- ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board
- 4 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores (12C/16T) up to 5.0GHz
- Orange Pi 5
- Rockchip RK3588S
Price
- ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board
- 549 USD
- Orange Pi 5
- 79 USD
Use Case
- ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board
- x86 Compatible
- Orange Pi 5
- AI / Machine Learning
Official OS
- ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board
- Windows 11, Linux
- Orange Pi 5
- Orange Pi OS (Ubuntu/Debian based), Android 12
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board if you want the higher memory (Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM (dual channel) vs 8 GB).
Choose Orange Pi 5 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS NUC 13 Pro Board | Orange Pi 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $549.00 View on Consumercarts listing | |
| Orange Pi Official Store | $79.00 View on Orange Pi Official Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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.