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GMKtec NucBox M3 Pro Mini PC Intel Core i5-13500H 16GB DDR4 512GB SSD Triple 4K Win 11 Pro | GMK-M3PRO-13500H/16/512/BK
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The GMKtec NucBox M3 Pro puts a 12-core Intel Core i5-13500H into a 114 × 106 mm box. This version comes with 16GB of DDR4 and a 512GB NVMe SSD, a solid starting point for office and school work, with Windows 11 Pro installed.
It is aimed at people who have outgrown entry-level N-series mini PCs and want real multi-core performance and three 4K displays, without the size of a tower.
Key Features and What They Mean
Core i5-13500H with selectable power modes
The i5-13500H has 4 performance and 8 efficiency cores, 16 threads and boosts to 4.7GHz. GMKtec offers Silent (28W), Balanced (35W) and Performance (40W, 45W peak) modes. PCWorld’s review of the 32GB / 1TB unit measured 6,427 in PCMark 10 and called it a solid office computer with decent multithreaded performance, while noting the 2023 chip is starting to show its age next to newer Core Ultra and Ryzen AI parts.
Dual-channel memory matters here
Intel Iris Xe graphics only runs at full capability with dual-channel memory, which GMKtec lists as a requirement. The board takes DDR4-3200 only in two SO-DIMM slots, up to 64GB; DDR5 modules will not work. When upgrading, fit a matched pair.
Storage: one slot used, one free
The included NVMe drive sits in the M.2 2280 slot, which supports PCIe 4.0 x4 drives up to 8TB but not SATA M.2 drives. The second slot is the short M.2 2242 size and accepts SATA or PCIe 3.0 drives. PCWorld measured 3,365MB/s read and 2,631MB/s write on the factory 1TB SSD.
Three 4K screens and 2.5G networking
Two HDMI 2.0 ports and a rear USB-C DisplayPort output drive up to three 4K displays at 60Hz. Networking is Intel I226 2.5GbE plus Realtek Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. The front has two 10Gbps USB-A ports; the only USB-C port is on the back.
Competitive Positioning
The M3 Pro is a mid-range office and productivity mini PC. It clearly outpaces N150 and N100 boxes such as the G3 Plus for multitasking. Against Ryzen 7000 mini PCs like the NucBox M6 Ultra it gives up graphics performance, USB4 and DDR5 support, and PCWorld points out it has no NPU for local AI features. Its strengths are the 12-core CPU, triple display support and simple DDR4 upgrades.
Philippine Buyer Perspective
Our Take
For office desks in the Philippines this is a sensible spreadsheet, ERP and multi-monitor machine. PCWorld measured about 10W at idle and over 50W in short bursts under heavy load, so it is cheap to run day to day. Under sustained full load the fan is clearly audible, so in a hot room without aircon, Balanced or Silent mode is the better daily setting. Gamers, video editors and anyone wanting local AI features should look at a Ryzen 7000 or newer system instead.
Known Compatibility and Setup Notes
Required: DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM only. DDR5 memory is not supported.
Possible consideration: the M.2 2280 slot does not accept SATA M.2 drives; use the 2242 slot for SATA. PCWorld also found Secure Boot disabled out of the box, which some company IT policies require turned on.
Who Should Buy This
Office and admin users Spreadsheets, accounting, ERP and many browser tabs across up to three monitors.
Students and home users A compact Windows 11 Pro PC with far more headroom than entry-level mini PCs.
Small business deployments VESA mounted PCs behind monitors where space is tight and 2.5G LAN is useful.
GMKtec NucBox M3 Pro Specifications
Product Identity
Brand
GMKtec
Model
NucBox M3 Pro
SKU
GMK-M3PRO-13500H/16/512/BK
Configuration
Intel Core i5-13500H, 16GB DDR4, 512GB NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Pro
Other Configuration
GMK-M3PRO-13500H/32/1T/BK (32GB / 1TB)
Color
Dark grey (supplier code BK)
Processor and Graphics
Processor
13th Gen Intel Core i5-13500H, 12 cores / 16 threads, Intel 7 process
Intel Iris Xe Graphics (requires dual-channel memory), 80 EU, up to 1.45GHz
Memory and Storage
Installed Memory
16GB DDR4-3200
Memory Slots
2 × DDR4 SO-DIMM, 3200MT/s, dual channel
Maximum Memory
64GB (2 × 32GB). DDR5 is not supported.
Installed Storage
512GB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD
M.2 2280 Slot
PCIe 4.0 x4, up to 8TB (holds the included SSD; SATA M.2 drives not supported)
M.2 2242 Slot
SATA 3.0 or PCIe 3.0 x4, up to 8TB (empty)
Display and Connectivity
Video Output
2 × HDMI 2.0 + 1 × USB Type-C DisplayPort, up to three 4K @ 60Hz displays
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6, Realtek 8852BE, up to 1201Mbps
Bluetooth
5.2
Ethernet
1 × RJ45 2.5GbE (Intel I226)
Ports
Front
2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), power button
Rear
1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 × USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 × USB Type-C (DisplayPort 4K 60Hz / 5Gbps data), 2 × HDMI 2.0, 1 × 3.5mm CTIA audio, 1 × RJ45 2.5GbE, 1 × DC in
Power
DC in 5.5/2.5mm, 20V / 5A (100W) adapter
Physical
Dimensions
114 × 106 × 42.5 mm
Weight
Approx. 430 g (barebone, per GMKtec)
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro
VESA Mounting
Yes, mount included
In the Box
Package Contents
NucBox M3 Pro, power adapter, HDMI cable, VESA mount, user manual, warranty card
Packaging Weight
1.6 kg
Packaging Dimensions (L×W×H)
17 × 16 × 11 cm
Brand
GMKtec
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