GMKtec NucBox M3 Mini PC Intel 12th Core TM i5 12450H
The GMKtec NucBox M3 is a compact mini PC powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450H processor with 8 cores and 12 threads. It supports up to 64GB DDR4-3200 RAM, dual M.2 storage (NVMe and SATA), triple displays via dual HDMI and USB-C, WiFi 6, 2.5GbE LAN, and runs Windows 11 Pro. Dimensions 114x106x42.5mm, weight 361g.
Pros
- +8-core i5 processor up to 4.4GHz
- +Triple 4K display support
- +Dual-channel DDR4 up to 64GB
- +Dual M.2 storage slots
- +Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2
- +2.5G Ethernet
Cons
- −USB-C lacks PD charging
- −No eGPU support via USB-C
- −No SD card slot
- −Only PCIe 3.0 SSD support
- −No Thunderbolt or USB4
| Model | GMKtec NucBox M3 |
| Processor | 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 Processor, 8 Cores, 12 Threads Intel 7 Process Max Turbo Frequency up to 4.4GHz 12MB L3 Cache TDP 45W |
| Processor Model | Intel® Core™ i5-12450H Processor |
| Processor Technology | Intel 7 |
| Processor Package | FCBGA1744 Package, 50 × 25 mm |
| Graphics | Intel® Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® Processors 48 Execution Units Up to 1.2GHz |
| Memory | 2 × SO-DIMM Slots Dual-Channel DDR4-3200 Memory 16GB / 32GB configurations Supports up to 64GB |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots, max 64GB |
| Storage | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD 512GB / 1TB options |
| Storage Expansion | 1 × M.2 2280 PCIe SSD slot, supports up to 2TB 1 × M.2 2242 SATA SSD slot, supports up to 2TB |
| Display Support | Triple display output via Dual HDMI + USB Type-C Supports up to 4096 × 2160 resolution |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek 8852BE, up to 1201Mbps) Bluetooth 5.2 2.5G Ethernet LAN (Intel i225) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | 2.5G Ethernet LAN (Intel i225) |
| I/O Ports | USB-A: 3 × USB 3.2 Gen2 + 1 × USB 2.0 HDMI: 2 × HDMI (up to 4096 × 2160 @ 60Hz) USB-C: 1 × Type-C (DisplayPort / Data only, 5Gbps) Audio: 1 × 3.5mm CTIA Audio Jack LAN: 1 × RJ45 2.5G Ethernet Power: 1 × DC IN (5.5 / 2.5mm) |
| Dimensions | 114 × 106 × 42.5 mm |
| Weight | 361 g |
| Color / Finish | Gray |
| Form Factor | Mini PC |
| Power | Built-in coin cell battery DC Power Adapter 20V / 5A, 100W |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro / Linux Supported |
| Operating System Options | US/JP, EU, UK |
| Audio | 1 × 3.5mm CTIA Audio Jack |
| Expansion Slots | 1 × M.2 2280 PCIe SSD slot, 1 × M.2 2242 SATA SSD slot |
| Environmental | 0°C – 50°C |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, CCC, RoHS |
| Package Contents | User Manual Warranty Card Power Adapter VESA Mount Bracket HDMI Cable |
| Features | The USB Type-C port supports data transfer and video output only. It does not support PD charging or external GPU connection. | 13 Languages Supported (Default English): Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, French, Thai, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, German, Hebrew, Russian, Portuguese, Arabic |
| Overview | GMKtec NucBox M3 Mini PC powered by Intel Core TM i5-12450H processor (8 cores / 12 threads, up to 4.4GHz). Featuring Intel UHD graphics, DDR4-3200 memory up to 64GB, M.2 NVMe SSD storage with additional M.2 SATA expansion, WiFi 6, 2.5GbE LAN, and triple-display support via dual HDMI and USB-C. A compact yet powerful mini desktop designed for office productivity, multitasking, home computing, and professional workloads. Ships with Windows 11 Pro support and global warranty. |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
| Configurations | Barebone (No DDR & SSD & OS) | 16GB DDR4 3200 MT/s + 512GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 | 32GB DDR4 3200 MT/s + 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 |
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