Intel Core i5-1345U (13th Gen)
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MSI Cubi NUC 13MQG-203BUS Mini Desktop Barebone System
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Product Details
MSI Cubi NUC 13MQG-203BUS Mini Desktop Barebone System
Enterprise-focused micro desktop: 13th Gen Intel Core i5-1345U vPro (10-core), Intel Iris Xe graphics, dual Thunderbolt 4, dual HDMI 2.1, dual 2.5G LAN and support for up to 64GB DDR5 — engineered for manageability, security and dense deployments.
A compact, serviceable platform that blends Intel vPro manageability with modern I/O and flexible storage in a VESA-ready chassis for corporate desktops, kiosks and edge compute.
Executive Summary
Core Capabilities
Technical Specs
vPro-Class Mini Desktop — Manageable, Secure, Compact
The MSI Cubi NUC 13MQG-203BUS couples Intel vPro platform advantages with a 13th Gen Intel Core i5-1345U (10 cores) to deliver enterprise-grade manageability, hardware-enhanced security and stable platform performance. Dual high-frequency Performance cores deliver up to 4.7 GHz for responsive single-thread tasks while eight Efficiency cores sustain background throughput. Intel Iris Xe provides robust integrated graphics for multi-display productivity. The platform supports two SO-DIMM DDR5-5200 modules (up to 64GB), M.2 NVMe and a 2.5" bay, plus a modern I/O stack including dual Thunderbolt 4, 2× HDMI 2.1 and dual 2.5G Ethernet for resilient connectivity.
Enterprise Manageability
Intel vPro provides hardware-enhanced security, platform stability and remote manageability for IT-centric deployments.
Modern I/O Fabric
Dual TB4, four USB-C/USB3 ports, dual HDMI 2.1 and dual 2.5G Ethernet deliver flexible docking, display and networking topologies.
Security & Compliance
Dedicated hardware TPM, Kensington lock support and vPro security features safeguard credentials and enable secure provisioning.
10-Core
Intel Core i5-1345U
1.6 → 4.7 GHz (P-cores)
Iris Xe
Integrated GPU
Multi-display productivity
64 GB
Max Memory
2× DDR5-5200 SO-DIMM
2× TB4
Thunderbolt 4
40 Gb/s • USB4/DP Alt Mode
Core Capabilities — Manageability, Connectivity & Deployment
Intel vPro Platform
vPro delivers hardware-enabled security, platform stability and remote management primitives (AMT) that simplify fleet maintenance, remote diagnostics and secure provisioning for IT administrators.
Display & Graphics
Intel Iris Xe graphics power multi-monitor workflows. Dual HDMI 2.1 plus TB4 (DP Alt Mode) support enable up to four simultaneous displays for productivity and signage applications.
Thunderbolt 4 & Peripheral Scale
Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports (40 Gb/s) provide single-cable docking, daisy-chaining and high-throughput storage connectivity while supporting USB4 and DisplayPort alternate mode.
Network Resilience
Dual 2.5 GbE LAN for reliable wired performance plus Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for low-latency wireless, ideal for dense office environments and conferencing scenarios.
Storage & Memory Topology
Dual SO-DIMM DDR5-5200 slots support up to 64GB. Expand with an M.2 2280 NVMe SSD and a 2.5" SATA drive for balanced OS/performance and capacity configurations.
VESA Deployment & Security
VESA 100×100 compatibility for behind-monitor or under-desk mounting, plus hardware TPM and Kensington lock support for secure physical and logical deployments.
Key Features
Intel vPro
Business-class platform features: hardware-enhanced security, stability and remote manageability suitable for enterprise fleets.
Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Integrated graphics that support multi-display productivity, media acceleration and light content creation workflows.
Thunderbolt 4 & HDMI 2.1
Dual TB4 plus dual HDMI 2.1 enable flexible display strategies and high-throughput external devices.
Wi-Fi 6E & 2.5G LAN
Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E with MU-MIMO and dual 2.5 GbE for robust wireless and wired connectivity in dense environments.
Hardware Security
Dedicated TPM, Kensington lock slot and vPro security features for defense-in-depth on corporate endpoints.
Technical Specifications
Processor & Platform
CPUIntel Core i5-1345U (13th Gen) — 10-core
Cores2 Performance + 8 Efficiency
ClockP-cores: 1.6 → 4.7 GHz
L3 Cache12 MB
vProYes — Intel vPro Platform
Memory & Storage
Memory TypeDDR5-5200 SO-DIMM
Memory Capacity2 slots — up to 64 GB (user-supplied)
M.2 Slot1× M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe
2.5" Bay1× 2.5" SATA (available)
Graphics & Display
GPUIntel Iris Xe (integrated)
Display I/O2× HDMI 2.1; TB4 (DP Alt Mode) via 2× Thunderbolt 4 — up to 4 displays
Audio3.5 mm combo jack
I/O & Networking
Thunderbolt2× Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gb/s) — USB4/DP Alt Mode
USB4× USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 (plus TB4 ports)
Card ReadermicroSD / microSDHC / microSDXC slot
Ethernet2× RJ45 2.5 GbE
WirelessWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) 2×2 MU-MIMO; Bluetooth 5.3
Security, Power & Mechanical
SecurityDedicated TPM, Kensington Lock Slot, Intel vPro security features
Power Supply120 W (barrel/proprietary)
VESA Mount100 × 100 mm supported
Dimensions135.64 × 132.59 × 50.04 mm (5.34 × 5.22 × 1.97")
Weight1.38 lb / 0.63 kg
Package Contents
MSI Cubi NUC 13MQG-203BUS — Mini Desktop Barebone System
Barebone system ships without memory, storage or OS. Includes 120W power adapter and limited manufacturer warranty.
120W Power Adapter
Barrel / proprietary connector
Documentation
Quick start guide & regulatory information
Warranty
Limited 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Enterprise-Ready Micro Desktop — Manageable, Secure, and Deployable
The MSI Cubi NUC 13MQG-203BUS is an engineered micro-form factor platform that combines Intel vPro manageability, modern I/O and flexible storage in a compact, VESA-compatible chassis. It is optimized for corporate desktops, digital signage, kiosks and edge compute where manageability, security and a small footprint are essential.
OS Ready. Barebone configuration ships without OS or user-installed memory/storage. UPC: 824142386910
Limited 3-Year Warranty Intel vPro VESA 100 × 100 mm
Included in the Box