GMKtec NucBox M3 Pro Mini PC Intel® Core™ i5-13500H
The GMKtec NucBox M3 Pro features a 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13500H (12 cores, up to 4.7 GHz) with configurable TDP modes (28-40W). It supports dual DDR4 RAM up to 64GB, dual M.2 SSD slots (PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0/SATA), triple 4K display output via dual HDMI and USB-C, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and 2.5G LAN. Dimensions: 128.5 x 127 x 51 mm, weight ~480g. Configurations range from barebone to 32GB+1TB.
Pros
- +12-core i5-13500H processor
- +Triple 4K display support
- +Dual SSD slots with PCIe 4.0
- +2.5GbE LAN port
- +Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2
- +Multiple USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
Cons
- −DDR4 only, no DDR5 support
- −USB-C port does not support charging
- −M.2 2280 does not support SATA SSD
| Model | M3 Pro |
| Processor | 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-13500H 12 Cores / 16 Threads Intel 7 Process, Max Boost Clock: 4.7 GHz 18 MB Cache Power Modes: Silent Mode: 28W Balanced Mode: 35W Performance Mode: 40W (Peak 45W) Copper Pipe + Single Fan Cooling (Silent Design) |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i5-13500H |
| Processor Technology | Intel 7 |
| Graphics | Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: 1.45 GHz 80 Execution Units (EU) |
| Memory | 2× DDR4 SO-DIMM, 3200 MT/s 16GB / 32GB Options (Dual Channel Required) Max Support: 64GB (32GB×2) Motherboard does not support DDR5 |
| Memory Slots | 2 SO-DIMM slots, max 64GB |
| Storage | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0 512GB / 1TB Options Motherboard supports PCIe 4.0 Expandable Storage: M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 ×4 up to 8TB (SATA SSD Not Supported) M.2 2242 supports SATA3.0 and PCIe3.0 ×4, up to 8TB Dual SSD Slots |
| Storage Expansion | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 ×4 up to 8TB (SATA SSD not supported), M.2 2242 supports SATA3.0 and PCIe3.0 ×4 up to 8TB, dual SSD slots |
| Display Support | Dual HDMI + Type-C Triple Display Output Supports up to 4K Resolution |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 Max Speed: 1201 Mbps Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE LAN, 1 port |
| I/O Ports | Front: 2× USB3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1× USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C (DP, no charging), 1× 3.5mm audio jack; Rear: 2× USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 2× HDMI 2.0, 1× DC IN, 1× RJ45 2.5G LAN, 1× Lock Slot, 1× Power Button |
| Front I/O | • 2× USB3.2 Gen2 Type-A (10Gbps) • 1× USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C (DP 4K@60Hz, no charging) • 1× 3.5mm Audio Jack (CTIA) |
| Rear I/O | • 2× USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A (5Gbps) • 2× HDMI 2.0 (4K@60Hz) • 1× DC IN (5.5/2.5mm, 20V/5A) • 1× RJ45 2.5G LAN • 1× Lock Slot • 1× Power Button |
| Dimensions | 128.5 × 127 × 51 mm (Without Feet) |
| Weight | Approx. 480 g (Barebone) |
| Color / Finish | Black |
| Form Factor | Mini PC (NUC-like) |
| Power | Built-in Button Battery DC IN (5.5/2.5mm), 20V/5A, 100W |
| Cooling | Copper Pipe + Single Fan Cooling (Silent Design) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| Operating System Options | Windows 11 Pro / Ubuntu | US, EU, UK, AU |
| Audio | 3.5mm audio jack (CTIA) |
| Expansion Slots | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 ×4, M.2 2242 SATA3.0/PCIe3.0 ×4 |
| Security | Kensington lock slot |
| Package Contents | Mini PC, HDMI Cable, Power Supply & Cable, User Manual, VESA Mount and Screws |
| Kensington Lock | Yes, lock slot on rear |
| Features | Triple 4K display support, 2.5GbE, dual SSD slots, power modes (Silent/Balanced/Performance) |
| Overview | - GMKtec |
| Warranty | 1-Year Warranty |
| Configurations | Barebone (No RAM No SSD No OS) | 16GB RAM + 512GB SSD | 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD |
Specs on this page may not be 100% accurate — please verify with the manufacturer.
Compare with other GMKtec devices
Rating
—
No ratings yet
Login to rate this device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Comments
Login to join the conversation.