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ASUS

ASUS NUC13ANKH5 Core i5-13420H barebone mini PC

SKU CH-XHYX-45RY7 MPN NUC13ANKH5

A barebone mini PC with a 13th Gen Core i5-13420H, dual DDR4 SO-DIMM slots up to 64GB, two M.2 NVMe slots, Intel UHD Graphics, 2.5Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Thunderbolt 4 for quad 4K or single 8K output

  • ProcessorIntel Core i5-13420H
  • Form factorSlim
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
  • Processor cores8-Core (4P+4E)
  • Installed memoryNo Memory
  • RAM slots2 × 260Pin SO-DIMM

Model 32G RAM / 1T SSD

  • 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13420H with 8 cores for responsive multitasking
  • Ultrasmall 4x4 form factor includes VESA mount for flexible placement
  • 5Gbps Intel Ethernet plus Wi-Fi 6E AX211 for fast wired and wireless links
  • Dual HDMI and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports drive up to quad 4K 60 Hz displays
  • Qualified for 24/7 operation with Kensington lock and cable locking arm for security

Compact 13th Gen i5 barebone for embedded workloads

The ASUS NUC13ANKH5 is a slim 4x4 mini PC built around an 8-core Intel Core i5-13420H with Intel UHD Graphics. It ships without memory or storage and includes a VESA mount for wall or behind-monitor installation. Qualified for continuous operation, it adds a Kensington lock slot and cable locking arm for physical security.

Suited for signage and kiosk builders needing

This barebone drives one 8K or four 4K60 screens through dual HDMI and dual DisplayPort over Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports. Buyers who want a system with RAM and an SSD pre-installed should look at a configured unit instead.

Dual-channel DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM support up to 64 GB

Two 260-pin slots accept DDR4 3200 modules in dual-channel mode, defining the memory ceiling for any workload. Storage uses one M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 slot and one M.2 2242 PCIe Gen3 slot, both keyed for NVMe drives.

How it compares

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Price $677.99
Pricier than about 61% of the 1,735 comparable items (median $564.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineNUC 13 Pro
Model nameNUC13ANKH5
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5-13420H
Processor cores8-Core (4P+4E)
Memory
Installed memoryNo Memory
RAM slots2 × 260Pin SO-DIMM
Supported memoryDDR4 3200
Maximum supported memory64 GB
Dual-channel supportYes
Storage
Installed storageNo Hard Drive
M.2 slots1 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 × 4 NVMe SSD Slot (key M)
1 x M.2 2242 PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD Slot (key B)
2.5" internal bays1 × 2.5 in SATA 6Gb/s support for HDD (supports up to 4 TB)
Graphics
Built-in graphicsIntel UHD Graphics
Audio & video
Built-in audioRealtek ALC269
Channel count2 Channel
Connectivity
LAN connectionIntel i226 V
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Gig+), 2 × 2
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
Front USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (with BC1.2 5 V/0.9A, 10 Gbit/s)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (5 V/0.9A, 10 Gbit/s)
Front audio jacks1 × 3.5 mm Audio Jack (Line out/Mic in/Headphone out)
HDMI ports2 x HDMI 2.1 (with TMDS, up to 4K@60 Hz)
Thunderbolt ports2 x Thunderbolt 4 (with DP1.4 / 5 V/3A, 40 Gbit/s)
Rear USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (5 V/0.9A, 10 Gbit/s)
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A (5 V/0.5A, 480 Mbit/s)
Ethernet port1 x Intel 2.5G LAN (RJ45)
Additional rear ports1 x Kensington Lock Slot
1 x Cable Locking Arm
1 x DC-in
Power
Power supply120 W Power Adapter
Size & build
Form factorSlim
Product dimensions4.61 in × 4.41 in × 2.13 in
Product weight1.3 lb (0.59 kg)

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Questions about this item

How much DDR4-3200 memory can I install in the two SO-DIMM slots?

The board accepts two 260-pin SO-DIMMs up to 64 GB total, running in dual-channel mode at 3200 MT/s.

What does the 8-core Core i5-13420H deliver for everyday workloads?

Eight cores (four performance plus four efficient) handle office apps, light content creation and 4K playback smoothly within the compact 4x4 chassis.

What display outputs do the Thunderbolt 4 ports add beyond the two HDMI ports?

Each Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port carries DisplayPort 1.4, so you can drive up to one 8K or four 4K 60 Hz screens in total.

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