19, Intel released the Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast Mini Computer and Kit (codenamed Serpent Canyon), designed for gamers and content creators, this compact mini PC includes Intel Arc graphics in its smallest form factor. The NUC 12 Enthusiast uses the latest 12th-generation Intel Core processor and is the first Intel NUC to integrate the A770M graphics processing unit (GPU).
Intel Arc A770M GPU comes with 16GB GDDR6 VRAM, Intel Arc graphics cards improve gaming performance with new microarchitecture optimized for gaming and the latest visual technologies, including AI enhanced upgrades, real-time ray tracing and full support for DirectX 12 Ultimate.
By combining Intel Arc graphics cards with up to 12th-generation Intel Core i7-12700H mobile processors with Intel's performance hybrid architecture, the Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast package provides all the performance and innovation that users need in an ultra-compact 2.5L form factor.
NUC 12 Enthusiast also brings Intel Deep Link to the desktop for the first time, enabling CPU and GPU to work seamlessly to improve performance in a variety of workloads. NUC 12 Enthusiast supports up to 64GB of dual-channel DDR4 memory, offers three M.2 PCIe slots, including two Gen4 NVMe slots, offers two Thunderbolt 4 ports and six USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (Type-A), integrates Intel i225-LM 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1690i and Bluetooth 5.2 fast connection, offers HDMI 2.1 TMDS-compatible ports (up to 4K60Hz), and two DisplayPort 2.0 (1.4 certified) ports.
The new Intel NUC 12 enthusiast mini computer and kit are expected to be released in late September. Depending on the configuration, the prices range from $1,180 to $1,350. These suites will allow users to customize memory, storage and operating systems to meet their needs. The fully equipped desktop system will also be available in the future through retailers and system integrator .