Simply NUC Unveils the World's First 4x4 NUC Powered by an Intel Core i9 Processor

[TheLostSwede]

In a groundbreaking leap forward for small form factor computing, Simply NUC, Inc, a leading mini PC solutions company, is thrilled to announce the launch of a new product family called Onyx. Powered by Intel's 13th Gen Raptor Lake "H" series processors, Onyx is the world's first 4x4 NUC to feature a Core i9 option. With support for up to an unprecedented 96 GB of DDR5-5200 memory, up to 16 TB of storage, and never before seen benchmark results, Onyx delivers unmatched computing performance for modern business.

"With the launch of Onyx we're redefining what is possible from a 4x4 NUC," said Jonny Smith, Co-CEO at Simply NUC. "Onyx is the culmination of customer-driven innovation and sets the new standard for ultra-small form factor compute power and performance."




Starting at $699, four Onyx models will be available for pre-order from Simply NUC starting next week. Powered by Intel's 13th Gen Raptor Lake 45 W processor, the Onyx product line delivers powerful processing capabilities for even the most demanding workloads. The NUC13OXv9 model featuring the 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor with Intel vPro Technology on the high-end pushes the boundaries of what is possible in a compact 4x4 inch chassis. To accommodate a variety of price points, more cost-effective options are also available with the NUC13Oxi7, NUC13OXv5, and NUC13OXi5 models with the entry level based on the 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13500H processor. Units are expected to begin shipping in September. More information on the Onyx product line can be found at: https://simplynuc.com/onyx.

Select Onyx SKUs come equipped with Intel vPro technology, enabling remote management of computer fleets and ensuring secure communications across networks. Businesses can confidently rely on Onyx's uncompromised and highly reliable 24/7 processing power, providing a significant edge in today's competitive landscape. Initial Onyx SKUs will come in a taller chassis providing for I/O expansion and 2.5-inch SSDs, but low-profile versions of Onyx are planned in the near future. In addition, Simply NUC plans to offer Onyx NUC kits through their channel partners later this year.

The Onyx NUC features dual HDMI 2.1 ports, dual USB 4.0 Type-C ports, and a 2.5Gb Ethernet port. Designed with flexibility in mind, Onyx enables users to expand its feature set to match their specific needs. The rear I/O expansion panel and replaceable lid offer a wide range of additional I/O options, such as USB, HDMI, LAN, or serial ports. This adaptability makes Onyx the ideal choice for office workstations, on-prem heavy edge computing, robotics, sophisticated IoT networks, and much more.

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[FreedomEclipse]

Id be interested in TPU getting in one of these for a review and seeing if it throttles under heavy loads.

 

[Lew Zealand]

An i9 is irrelevant if you don't have enough power budget to take advantage of it. Even the 4" i7 NUCs had a tough time distinguishing themselves from the i5s because of the low ~28-40W power budget, because with a single exception they had identical core counts so performed with a few % of each other.

At least this will have a much higher core count but you won't be getting typical i9-class performance out of it.

 

[lemonadesoda]

A raptor lake "p" or "u" would seem more appropriate. This "h" is never going to get into that "turbo" mode for performance.

 

[Veseleil]

Does it have a differential locks front and rear, middle?

 

[Deleted member 229121]

A raptor lake "p" or "u" would seem more appropriate. This "h" is never going to get into that "turbo" mode for performance.

And it burns, burns, burns, this NUC of fire....this NUC of fire.

 

[xrli]

If I recall correctly, there has been mobile i9 mini PCs on available on aliexpress since 9th gen. Barebones with 13900H seems to start around $550. They are often slightly larger than 4x4 but slimmer instead.

 

[cvaldes]

My belief is this i9 CPU option is for specialized usage cases where more CPU cores/threads (throttled) is more beneficial than fewer cores maxed out. Those types of usage cases are very rare for consumers.

We know that performance-per-watt curves are not linear. Even with power throttling, it's probably in the performance-per-watt sweet spot. This is typically an important purchasing criterium for enterprise use. This is not the type of product that Joe Consumer will toss into his shopping card at Wal-Mart. This is really a SKU that is ordered by corporate purchasing agents and IT directors who have specific usages in mind for these devices, maybe for a specific application that is well optimized for multi-threaded operation.

I'm not sure if a TPU review of this unit would be of any use. This isn't a gaming computer and the CPU choice isn't appropriate for mundane consumer tasks like web surfing or home theater PC duties. An Intel N95 or N100 powered unit is fine for that.

 

[bonehead123]

Key point here !

Starting at $699

Me thinks this is a key point here....as I am fairly certain that the i9 version is a good bit more $$ than that....

I have an i5 mini-me box and it does everything I throw at it very well, including video/image processing, CAD/CAM, complex databases, as well as the everyday stuff too...so I can't really see the need for an i9 version for any normal user, outside of genome mapping or some high-level math calcs....where a much more powerful & higher-spec'd tower w/ a dGPU & way more ram would me way more common anyways....