The NUC 12 Enthusiast features the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors and is the first Intel NUC to include Intel Arc A-series graphics in the form of the Intel Arc A770M graphics processing unit (GPU).
Intel announced the Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast Mini PC and Kit (code-named Serpent Canyon). Designed for gamers and content creators, the compact mini-PC is built to include Intel Arc graphics in the smallest form factor. Featuring an Intel Arc A770M GPU with 16 GB GDDR6 VRAM, Intel Arc graphics elevates gaming performance with a new microarchitecture optimized for gaming and the latest visual technologies, including AI-enhanced upscaling, real-time ray tracing and full support for DirectX 12 Ultimate. By combining Intel Arc graphics with up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H mobile processor with Intel's performance hybrid architecture, the Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast Kit delivers all the performance and innovative capabilities users need in an ultra-compact, 2.5L form factor.
The NUC 12 Enthusiast also brings Intel Deep Link to the desktop for the first time, enabling both the CPU and GPU to seamlessly work together to boost performance across a variety of workloads.
Additional features include:
- Support for up to 64 GB dual-channel DDR4 memory
- Three M.2 PCIe slots, including two Gen4 NVMe slots
- Two Thunderbolt 4 ports and six USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (Type-A)
- Fast connection with Intel i225-LM 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i and Bluetooth 5.2
- HDMI 2.1 TMDS-compatible port (up to 4K60)
- Two DisplayPort 2.0 (1.4-certified) ports
The new Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast Mini PC and Kit are expected to be available starting in late September, with prices ranging from $1,180 to $1,350, depending on the configuration. These kits will allow users to customize memory, storage and operating system to suit their needs. Fully equipped desktop systems will also be available through retailers and system integrators at a later date.
