ASRock has launched its new NUC Mini PC series using Intel Core Ultra Meteor Lake processors. These models come just days after ASRock introduced its 4×4 Mini PCs using AMD Ryzen 8040 APUs. Here are the details…
New ASRock NUC mini PCs come with Intel Meteor Lake processor!
The new Mini PCs come in two different models: the standard NUC Ultra 100 BOX and the slimmer NUCS Ultra 100 BOX series. Both models use Intel’s latest Core Ultra Meteor Lake CPUs with up to 16 cores and 22 threads.
There are four models: NUCS BOX-155H/125H and NUC BOX-155H/125H. The naming makes it clear that these are based on Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and Core Ultra 5 125H CPUs respectively. Other technical features include support for DDR5-5600 speeds and SO-DIMM modules up to 96 GB, a total of three M.2 slots (two for Gen4 + 1 Key E Wi-Fi) and a wealth of I/O options.
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The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU offers 16 cores, 22 threads, 3.8 GHz base clock, up to 4.8 GHz boost speed, 24 MB L3 cache and 28W TDP in a 6+8+2 configuration. Intel Core Ultra 5 125H has 14 cores, 18 threads, boost speed up to 4.50 GHz and 18 MB L3 cache. It also has a TDP of 28W.
It also has a 7 Xe-Core Intel Arc Xe-LPG integrated graphics while the 155H comes in an 8 Xe-Core variant. NUC Ultra 100 BOX series includes 1 USB4/TB4 port, 4 USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (3 x Type-A + 1 x Type-C), dual 2.5GbE LAN ports, a DC jack, a built-in SATA III port (6Gb/ s), WIFI 6E + BT 5.3 and Realtek ALC256 audio codec.
There are also HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 connectors that support up to 4K 60Hz resolution, and you can run a quad-screen multi-monitor setup with this Mini PC. Power is supplied via a 120W (Core Ultra 7) or 90W (Core Ultra 5) adapter.
Let’s compare the features of NUC Ultra 100 BOX and NUCS Ultra 100 BOX
| Feature | NUC Ultra 100 BOX | NUCS Ultra 100 BOX |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H or Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H or Core Ultra 5 125H |
| base time | 3.8GHz | 3.6GHz |
| Boost speed | 4.8GHz | 4.5GHz |
| L3 cache | 24MB | 18MB |
| TDP | 28W | 28W |
| integrated graphics | Intel Arc Xe-LPG with 8 Xe-cores | 7 Xe-core Intel Arc Xe-LPG |
| Memory | 2 x 262-pin SO-DIMM DDR5 5600MHz, maximum 96GB | 2 x 262-pin SO-DIMM DDR5 5600MHz, maximum 96GB |
| Storage | 2 x M.2 Key M (Gen4), 1 x M.2 Key E (WiFi-6E) | 2 x M.2 Key M (Gen4), 1 x M.2 Key E (WiFi-6E) |
| Links | 1 x USB4/Thunderbolt4, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (3 x Type-A + 1 x Type-C), 2 x 2.5 GbE LAN, 1 x DC jack, 1 x SATA III (6 Gb/s), WIFI 6E + BT 5.3, Realtek ALC256 audio codec | 1 x USB4/Thunderbolt4, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 (3 x Type-A + 1 x Type-C), 2 x 2.5 GbE LAN, 1 x DC jack, 1 x SATA III (6 Gb/s), WIFI 6E + BT 5.3, Realtek ALC256 audio codec |
| screens | 4 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 2.1 (over Type-C), 1 x DisplayPort 1.4a (over Type-C) | 4 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 2.1 (over Type-C), 1 x DisplayPort 1.4a (over Type-C) |
| Power consumption | 120W | 90W |
| Dimensions | 117.5 x 110 x 49mm | 117.5 x 110 x 38mm |
| Weight | 490 grams | 320 grams |
ASRock Industrial hasn’t shared the pricing of the NUC & NUCS Ultra 100 Box Mini PC series, but we can expect it to become available gradually as more Intel Core Ultra Meteor Lake PCs become available.