GEEKOM Mini IT13 (Core i9-13900H) Review / Ultra-compact and highest spec mini computer
GEEKOM/Jiteng is a manufacturer of ultra-compact desktop mini computers in Shenzhen, China and Taiwan. Product sales in Japan have just started in June 2023.Currently, the mini PC market in Japan is dominated by MINISFORUM's products, but GEEKOM's products are by no means inferior in terms of quality and cost performance.
For more information on other mini PCs, please see our Reviews of popular mini PCs page.
- Introduction of GEEKOM Mini IT13
- Windows 11 setup
- How to install a hard disk/SSD
- GEEKOM Mini IT13 BIOS
- Intel Iris Xe performance and graphics memory capacity
- GEEKOM Mini IT13 startup time
- GEEKOM Mini IT13 benchmark test results
- Performance with external graphics board
- Specifications of GEEKOM Mini IT13
- Various GEEKOM mini PCs
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GEEKOM Mini IT13 Mini PC, 13th Gen Intel i9-13900H NUC13 Mini Computers
GEEKOM 2023/08 USD499.00~789.00
GEEKOM Mini IT13 NUC13 Mini PC is equipped with Newest 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor(14cores, 20threads), 24MB Cache, up to 5.40 GHz.GEEKOM Mini IT13 series the power is only 90 Watts, which is only 1/4 of other desktop, let you to spend less electricity to support 24 hours work of every day, suitable for Gaming, home working, business offices, servers, school education, and billboards.
Introduction of GEEKOM Mini IT13
Overview
Equipped with the latest and highest performance Intel Core series 14-core, 13th generation Core i9/i7/i5 CPU (released in 2023). Memory is 32GB (i9/i7) or 16GB (i5). If you replace it, you can install up to 64GB. Storage is equipped with M.2 2280 SSD 512GB~2TB. (The entire storage capacity is allocated to the C drive.) Since Windows11 Pro edition is preinstalled, remote desktop connections can be made as is, making it convenient for server use. Recommended for anyone looking for the latest and fastest Intel mini PC.
GEEKOM Mini IT13 is available in three models as shown in the table below.
CPU | Memory | Storage (M.2 2280) |
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i9-13900H | 32GB | 2TB SSD |
i7-13700H | 32GB | 1TB SSD |
i5-13500H | 16GB | 512GB SSD |
Exterior
It has a palm-sized footprint of 117 x 112mm, which is common to GEEKOM machines. The color of the casing looks light blue in the product photo, but it's actually a more subdued metallic blue-gray. It does not stand out even when installed in an office, etc., but has a luxurious feel. You can also use the Vesa mount to hang it behind the display.
Performance
The combination of the latest Core i9 and M.2 SSD provides the highest level of performance for a mini PC to date. It seems to be useful not only for office work, photo and video editing, but also for any professional work. Thanks to the built-in Intel Iris Xe graphics engine, high-speed CPU, and large memory capacity, you can enjoy even light 3D games. Please note that the fan always rotates at a low speed even when idling, so the noise may be bothersome in quiet locations.
Scalability
It has many interfaces and is expandable, and a total of 3TB of storage can be added inside the body with an M.2 2242 (SATA) SSD slot (maximum 1TB) and a 2.5 inch SATA HDD/SSD slot (7mm) (maximum 2TB). It is also equipped with the latest USB4 (40Gbps) and Wi-Fi6E (6GHz band compatible). Up to 4 displays can be connected using 2 HDMI (4K compatible) ports and 2 USB4 (40 Gbps) (8K compatible) ports. It also has a built-in microSD card slot and Bluetooth 5.2.
Although there is no hardware restriction on adding a storage device with a capacity exceeding the catalog value to each slot, the manufacturer does not guarantee it.
User manual and images/drivers for reinstalling Windows can also be downloaded from GEEKOM's support page .
The manufacturing quality of the housing and packing box is also high, and there is no flaw in comparison with MINISFORUM's products, which are popular in Japan recently.
A common feature of GEEKOM machines is that the power button is very light. A slight touch may cause it to start up unintentionally. Therefore, I think it is best to attach the power cable last when assembling, and remove it first when disassembling.
The exhaust ports are lined up at the top. Airflow is common to all GEEKOM products, with air taken in from the intake ports on the left and right sides of the body, and exhausted from the back. For ventilation, the area around the PC installation site should be wide open. However, although the fan is always running quietly, it produces almost no heat when the load is low.
The interfaces on the back are, from the left, a DC port for power input, USB4 Type-C (40Gbps) and HDMI2.0, 2.5G LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and USB 2.0 (both Type-A) ports, USB4 Type-C ( 40Gbps) and HDMI2.0. The two Type-C ports also support video output, so you can connect a display using an HDMI or DisplayPort conversion cable. It is good that it has two ports of the latest and highest speed USB4 (40Gbps).
The lid on the top has a notch on the back side, and you can remove the lid from here. However, the inside of the top surface is occupied by fans, and it is not possible to directly access the CPU. In order to access the CPU, it is necessary to further disassemble it by removing screws.
By connecting an external GPU (eGPU) to the USB4 port, you can comfortably enjoy heavy 3D games.
Marked as manufactured by " Shenzhen Jiteng Network Technology Co., Ltd. ", made in China.
To access the interior, unscrew the four rubber feet. After loosening the screw sufficiently, pull the screw to remove the bottom cover.
The top direction of this photo is the front.
The upper part is the M.2 SSD (2TB : Lexar NM7A1) of form factor 2280, and the lower part is the DDR4-3200 memory (16GBx2: Manufacturer name unknown, chip used is SKhynix). Both are easily replaceable.
Between the M.2 2280 SSD and the memory is an empty M.2 2242 SATA SSD slot.
There are two USB interface pin heads on the board.
A 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD (thickness 7mm) can be installed inside the cover.
In addition, the outlet plug is a 3-pin with ground.
Windows 11 setup
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How to install a hard disk/SSD
For 2.5-inch HDD/SSD, use the holes on the back (the part indicated by the arrow in the photo) to fasten with screws. Remove the rubber bush indicated by the arrow.
The metal fittings cannot be removed even if the screws attached to that are removed. Due to this structure, it is impossible to install HDD/SSD with a thickness exceeding 7mm.
The maximum expandable capacity according to the specifications is 2TB, but when I tested it, even a 4TB SSD ( Gigastone Game Pro (Amazon) ) could be used with Windows.
Note: The interface of the M.2 2242 slot of GEEKOM A5 is "SATA" instead of "NVMe". Please be careful when purchasing SSD.
GEEKOM Mini IT13 BIOS
In the "FAN Mode" field, you can select the fan speed from Quiet / Normal / Performance. The initial value is "Normal". However, even if you switch to "Quiet", it will not become very quiet.
Intel Iris Xe performance and graphics memory capacity
The graphics engine installed in GEEKOM Mini IT13 (Core i9/i7) is Intel Iris Xe G7 96EU built into the 13th generation Core CPU. And the graphics engine installed in the Core i5 model is Intel Iris Xe G7 80EU. At the time of its release, it was the latest as a CPU built-in graphics engine. Also, the graphics engine's graphics memory is shared with the CPU, and the maximum available capacity is half of the system memory plus dedicated video memory. The PC I'm testing has 32GB of memory, so the maximum available graphics memory capacity is about 16GB, as shown on the right.(To display the screen on the right, open the [Settings] - [System] - [Display] - [Advanced Display Settings] screen, and select "Display adapter properties for Display 1" in the "Display Information" column. )
GEEKOM Mini IT13 startup time
Booting Windows and launching applications is blazing fast thanks to the M.2 SSD and 32GB of memory. Windows boot time is about 13 seconds from pressing the power button to displaying the desktop screen. In addition, the free office suite " LibreOffice " can be started in less than 2 seconds, and Writer and Calc can be started in 1 - 2 seconds from that menu.However, boot time may slow down as you use your PC more.
GEEKOM Mini IT13 benchmark test results
Here, I tried running the representative benchmark programs, Geekbench, Cinebench, PCMark 10, and 3DMark (Time Spy).During testing, only one display with a resolution of WQHD (2560x1440) was connected using a Type-C to DisplayPort conversion cable, and no adjustments were made to the BIOS, drivers, or other parameters, and the settings were as they were when shipped from the factory. . For reference, the values of two other GEEKOM PC models, GPD Win Max2 (2023) (AMD Ryzen 7 7840U), Core i7-6700 (2015) + RTX3060 (12GB Desktop) are also listed.
In terms of CPU performance and processing performance for office programs, this PC has top-level performance among general office PCs. On the other hand, as a 3D gaming PC, it has the minimum performance for the time being.
If you are considering replacing this PC, please compare the benchmark execution results on your machine.
Geekbench
Both single CPU performance and multiprocessor performance are top class among recent PCs.
System | Result (Single) | Result (Multi) |
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GEEKOM Mini IT13 Corei9-13900H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | 2407 | 11416 |
GEEKOM A5 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, Memory 32GB, Radeon Vega 8 | 2019 | 9411 |
GMKtec NucBox M3 Core i5-12450H, Memory 16GB, Intel UHD Graphics | 2258 | 7884 |
GEEKOM Mini IT11 Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | 2231 | 6153 |
GPD Win Max2 AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, Memory 64GB, AMD Radeon 780M | 2481 | 10997 |
Core i7-6700(2015), Memory 16GB, GeForce RTX3060(12GB Desktop) | 1351 | 4626 |
In order to enjoy 3D graphics games, it can be said that it has the minimum performance for the time being. However, thanks to the high-performance CPU, this is a good result for a PC without an external GPU.
If you want to enjoy heavy 3D games, I recommend connecting an external GPU (eGPU) via the USB4 (Thunderbolt3) port.
System | Result |
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GEEKOM Mini IT13 Corei9-13900H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | 16294 |
GEEKOM A5 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, Memory 32GB, Radeon Vega 8 | 17636 |
GEEKOM Mini IT11 Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | 11008 |
GMKtec NucBox M3 Core i5-12450H, Memory 16GB, Intel UHD Graphics | 8326 |
GPD Win Max2 AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, Memory 64GB, AMD Radeon 780M | 28750 |
Core i7-6700(2015), Memory 16GB, GeForce RTX3060(12GB Desktop) | 89112 |
Cinebench
The performance per CPU core is top class, and due to the large number of cores, the multi-process performance is also top class. When checking with the resource monitor, even during the single test, about 2 logical CPUs are operating, so the MP Ratio is about half the number of cores.
System | Result (GPU) | Result (Multi) | Result (Single) | Result (MP Ratio) |
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GEEKOM Mini IT13 Corei9-13900H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | (none) | 663 | 102 | 6.47 |
GEEKOM A5 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, Memory 32GB, Radeon Vega 8 | (none) | 604 | 85 | 7.10 |
GMKtec NucBox M3 Core i5-12450H, Memory 16GB, Intel UHD Graphics | (none) | 427 | 98 | 4.34 |
GEEKOM Mini IT11 Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | (none) | 313 | 83 | 3.75 |
GPD Win Max2 AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, Memory 64GB, AMD Radeon 780M | (none) | 714 | 96 | 7.41 |
Core i7-6700(2015), Memory 16GB, GeForce RTX3060(12GB Desktop) | 7937 | 286 | 61 | 4.72 |
System | Result (Multi) | Result (Single) | Result (MP Ratio) |
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GEEKOM Mini IT13 Corei9-13900H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | 12122 | 1717 | 7.06 |
GEEKOM A5 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, Memory 32GB, Radeon Vega 8 | 10305 | 1416 | 7.28 |
GMKtec NucBox M3 Core i5-12450H, Memory 16GB, Intel UHD Graphics | 7873 | 1651 | 4.77 |
GEEKOM Mini IT11 Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | 5648 | 1524 | 3.71 |
GPD Win Max2 AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, Memory 64GB, AMD Radeon 780M | 12369 | 1729 | 7.16 |
Core i7-6700(2015), Memory 16GB, GeForce RTX3060(12GB Desktop) | 5005 | 1009 | 4.96 |
Core i7-2600(2011), Memory 8GB, GeForce GTX1060(3GB) | 3004 | 687 | 4.37 |
PCMark 10
Before installing PCMark 10 and 3DMark, you need to register and install a game platform: Steam . We recommend registering a new Steam account from your iPhone's (Safari), as it often results in a CAPCHA error if you do it on a computer.
It performs well in this test as well. However, it seems that GEEKOM A5 (AMD Ryzen 7 5800H) will catch up.
System | Result | Essentials | Productivity | Digital Content Creation |
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GEEKOM Mini IT13 Corei9-13900H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | 5847 | 10499 | 6842 | 7553 |
GEEKOM A5 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, Memory 32GB, Radeon Vega 8 | 6247 | 10281 | 9345 | 6286 |
GMKtec NucBox M3 Core i5-12450H, Memory 16GB, Intel UHD Graphics | 5073 | 9773 | 6995 | 5204 |
GEEKOM Mini IT11 Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | 4759 | 9223 | 6648 | 4771 |
GPD Win Max2 AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, Memory 64GB, AMD Radeon 780M | 6517 | 10341 | 8604 | 8442 |
Core i7-6700(2015), Memory 16GB, GeForce RTX3060(12GB Desktop) | 5168 | 7579 | 6737 | 7336 |
3DMark(Time Spy)
At WQHD (2560x1440) resolution, the performance in the heavy Time Spy demo was around 9~10FPS. However, this is a very good result for a PC that does not have an external GPU.
System | Time Spy Score | Result (Graphics) | Result (CPU) |
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GEEKOM Mini IT13 Corei9-13900H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | 1946 | 1705 | 9898 |
GEEKOM A5 AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, Memory 32GB, Radeon Vega 8 | 1655 | 1449 | 8600 |
GEEKOM Mini IT11 Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | 1487 | 1330 | 4520 |
GMKtec NucBox M3 Core i5-12450H, Memory 16GB, Intel UHD Graphics | 992 | 864 | 6293 |
GPD Win Max2 AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, Memory 64GB, AMD Radeon 780M | 2984 | 2678 | 8482 |
Core i7-6700(2015), Memory 16GB, GeForce RTX3060(12GB Desktop) | 7734 | 8831 | 4539 |
Performance with external graphics board
GEEKOM Mini IT13 is equipped with a USB version 4 connector, which allows you to connect an external graphics board (eGPU). Here, I connected GPD's external graphics board: GPD G1 eGPU and tried running 3DMark.-
GPD G1 Oculink USB4 connection compatible Radeon RX 7600M XT/8GB DDR6
GPD Aug 31, 2023 USD718
This is an external graphics board (GPU) for use with GPD WIN4 2023 /GPD WIN Max 2 2023 and other portable gaming UMPCs. [Size] 225 x 111 x 29.8, weight less than 1kg, achieving portable performance. [Graphics Card] Built-in AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT with 8GB GDDR6 memory graphics card that uses RDNA3 architecture.
How to use GPD G1 eGPU / USB-connected external GPU box -
ONEXGPU eGPU Graphic Card Dock Expansion Card with Radeon RX 7600M XT 8GB GDDR6
ONE-NETBOOK March 14, 2024 USD834.99
ONEXGPU supports Laptop, PC, and Handheld Console PC with Thunderbolt 3/4, USB 4, or OCuLink ports. Also compatible with MacBook (Intel CPU) and Legion Go. ONEXGPU Features up to 4TB SSD expansion (M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0), RJ45 ethernet port, and two USB-A 3.2 ports. Video output includes 2x HDMI 2.1 (4k60Hz) and 2x DP 2.0 (4k120Hz), and supports 4 displays setup.
System | Time Spy Score | Result (Graphics) | Result (CPU) |
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GEEKOM Mini IT13 + GPD G1 eGPU Corei9-13900H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | 9239 | 9132 | 9897 |
GEEKOM Mini IT11 + GPD G1 eGPU Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | 8027 | 9046 | 4901 |
GPD Win Max2 + GPD G1 eGPU AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT | 9340 | 9369 | 9182 |
GEEKOM Mini IT13 Corei9-13900H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | 1946 | 1705 | 9898 |
GEEKOM Mini IT11 Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | 1487 | 1330 | 4520 |
Specifications of GEEKOM Mini IT13
Item | Description |
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CPU |
13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H (14 Cores, 20 Threads, 24MB Cache, up to 5.40 GHz) 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700H (14 Cores, 20 Threads, 24MB Cache, up to 5.00 GHz) 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-13500H (12 cores, 16 threads, 24MB cache, up to 4.70 GHz) TDP: 45W |
Graphics | Intel® Iris Xe graphics G7 96EU (96 execution units)(Core i9/i7) / 80EU (80 execution units)(Core i5) |
Memory | Dual-channel DDR4-3200 SODIMM 16GB / 32GB (Max 64GB) |
Storage | M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 SSD 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Storage expansion I/F |
1 x M.2 2242 SATA SSD slot (Max 1TB) 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD / SSD (7mm) (Max 2TB) |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
LAN | Intel® 10/100/1000/2500Mbps RJ45 |
Video output | 2 x HDMI 2.0 port / 2 x USB4 ports |
Audio output | 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack |
Adapter | Automatic Voltage adjustment between 100 and 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 3 pin, 120 Watts (19V/6.32A) |
OS | Windows 11 Pro 64bit |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth® v5.2 |
I/O Ports | 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 1 x USB 2.0 port, 2 x USB4(40Gbps) ports, 1 x SD card reader, 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack, 1 x 2.5GbE LAN port, 2 x HDMI 2.0 ports, 1 x Power connector, 1 x Power button |
Size | 117 x 112 x 49.2 mm |
Weight | 652.0g (Actual measurement: 568g) |
List price | $499.00 ~ $789.00 (Sale price) |
What’s In The Box | 1 x Mini IT13 Mini PC, 1 x VESA Mount, 1 x Power Adapter, 1 x HDMI Cable, 1 x User Manual, 1 x Thank You Card |
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GEEKOM XT12 Pro Mini PC, 12th Gen Intel i9-12900H NUC12 Mini Computers
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The Geekom XT12 Pro mini pc is equipped with an Intel Core i9-12900H processor boasting 14 cores, 20 threads, and 24MB Cache, turboing up to 5.0 GHz. Besides, the mini gaming pc features standard iGPU Intel Iris Xe Graphics, with 96 EUs and a maximum dynamic frequency of 1.45GHz, enabling smooth gameplay of AAA games.
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GEEKOM Mini IT13 Mini PC, 13th Gen Intel i9-13900H NUC13 Mini Computers
GEEKOM 2023/08 USD499.00~789.00
GEEKOM Mini IT13 NUC13 Mini PC is equipped with Newest 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor(14cores, 20threads), 24MB Cache, up to 5.40 GHz.GEEKOM Mini IT13 series the power is only 90 Watts, which is only 1/4 of other desktop, let you to spend less electricity to support 24 hours work of every day, suitable for Gaming, home working, business offices, servers, school education, and billboards.
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GEEKOM A5, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H(8C/16T, up to 4.4GHz), Vega 8 Graphics
GEEKOM 2023/07 USD399.00
GEEKOM Mini A5 mini computer is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor (8C/16T, 16MB Cache, up to 4.4GHz). Its Zen 3 architecture and 7nm process have drastically improved performance, providing super-fast responsiveness, and allowing for an unparalleled work and gaming experience. It is designed for a variety of solutions such as education, home office, media center, HTPC, digital signage, etc.
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GEEKOM Mini IT12, 12th Gen Intel i5-12450H Mini Computers(2 Cores,12 Threads)
GEEKOM 2023/07 USD589.00
GEEKOM Mini IT12 Mini PC is equipped with the Newest 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450H processor(8cores, 12 threads), 12MB Cache, up to 4.40 GHz.For the GEEKOM Mini IT12 series, the power is only 35 Watts, which is only 1/4 of other desktops and lets you use less electricity to support 24 hours work of every day, suitable for gaming, home working, business offices, and streaming.
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GEEKOM Mini IT11 Mini PC, 1TB Intel i7-11390H Mini Computer (8 Threads, Up to 5.0 GHz)
GEEKOM 2022/12 USD599.00~749.00
GEEKOM Mini IT11 is powered by a Quad-Core 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11390H processor with a clock speed of up to 5.0 GHz, 8 threads, and 12MB cache. It is powerful enough to deal with more demanding applications such as home servers, school education, web browsing, business offices, and billboards.
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