The Cubi NUC AI 1UM is a mini pc equipped with Intel® AI Boost NPU and Intel Core Ultra processor, and it won the Red Dot Design Award in 2024. With quadruple monitor support, dual 2.5G LAN network capabilities, sustainable material and packing design, the Cubi NUC AI is compact, versatile, yet capable mini desktop PC for home or the office with AI features.
Intel® CoreTM Ultra 5 processor 125H with Intel® AI Boost NPU -Equipped with a built-in Intel® AI Boost NPU, the Cubi NUC AI Series provides users with an AI-ready PC experience
RAM capacity: The Cubi NUC AI Series can support DDR5 5200MHz memory (2 x 8GB DDR55 SO-DIMM, up to 64GB). 1 x M.2 2280 SSD (PCIE, factory pre-installed) 1x M.2 2242 SSD (PCIE, free slot)
The rear I/O panels include two Thunderbolt 4, two HDMI 2.1 outputs, which support quadruple monitor setups for improved workflow efficiency or previewing e-commerce content
Network connectivity includes Intel wireless, Bluetooth, and dual 2.5G ethernet LAN
dTPM 2.0 (discrete Trusted Platform Module) hardware technology provides security for storing sensitive data & passwords
Kensington Lock slot included
The MSI Power Link allows the power button of MSI-selected monitors to turn on the Cubi NUC AI Series
The chassis is VESA-mountable (standard 100x100 & 75x75), which can transform a standard compact desktop layout into an ultra-minimalist, distraction-free environment
The front 1 x USB 10Gbps Type C and 2 x Type A ensure that plugging in and transferring data between devices is quick and hassle-free
The two rear Thunderbolt 4 ports support the display and power delivery output of 15W
Made with PCR (Post-consumer Recycled) plastic materials
Reduce waste by using a recycled molded pulp tray packing design
Manufatured with 99% of renewable energy in factory
MSI AI Engine offers multiple optimizations that can help lighten the workload
Power Meter enables one-click power saving, carbon emission calculation & electricity cost estimation
| Processor |
|---|
| Processor base power |
28 W |
| Maximum turbo power |
115 W |
| Number of processors installed |
1 |
| Processor cache type |
Smart Cache |
| Processor cache |
18 MB |
| Efficient-core base frequency |
0.8 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency |
1.2 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency |
3.5 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency |
4.5 GHz |
| Efficient cores |
8 |
| Performance cores |
6 |
| Processor frequency |
1.2 GHz |
| Processor boost frequency |
4.5 GHz |
| Processor threads |
18 |
| Processor cores |
14 |
| Processor model |
125H |
| Processor family |
Intel Core Ultra 5 |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
|---|
| Windows Studio effects support |
No |
| Sparsity support |
No |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
No |
| Memory |
|---|
| Non-ECC |
Yes |
| ECC |
No |
| Memory channels |
Dual-channel |
| Memory data transfer rate |
5600 MT/s |
| Memory clock speed |
5600 MHz |
| Memory slots |
2x SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) |
2 x 8 GB |
| Internal memory type |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Maximum internal memory |
64 GB |
| Internal memory |
16 GB |
| Storage |
|---|
| Embedded storage capacity |
0 MB |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory module capacity |
0 GB |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory module installed |
No |
| Card reader integrated |
No |
| M.2 SSD size |
2280 (22 x 80 mm) |
| SSD form factor |
M.2 |
| NVMe |
Yes |
| SSD interface |
PCI Express 4.0 |
| SSD capacity |
512 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed |
1 |
| Total SSDs capacity |
512 GB |
| HDD capacity |
0 GB |
| Total HDDs capacity |
0 GB |
| Number of storage drives supported |
2 |
| Number of storage drives installed |
1 |
| Storage media |
SSD |
| Optical drive type |
No |
| Total storage capacity |
512 GB |
| Graphics |
|---|
| Graphics card USB Type-C ports quantity |
1 |
| Graphics card DisplayPorts quantity |
2 |
| Graphics card HDMI ports quantity |
2 |
| Ray tracing acceleration |
Yes |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC |
No |
| NVIDIA GameWorks VR |
No |
| CUDA |
No |
| AMD FreeSync |
No |
| Graphics card Open GL support |
Yes |
| Number of external displays supported |
4 |
| On-board graphics card 8K support |
Yes |
| On-board graphics card 6K support |
Yes |
| On-board graphics card cores |
8 |
| On-board graphics card model |
Intel Arc Graphics |
| On-board graphics card family |
Intel Arc Graphics |
| On-board GPU manufacturer |
Intel |
| Discrete graphics card model |
Not available |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer |
Intel |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| Discrete graphics card |
No |
| Network |
|---|
| Bluetooth version |
5.3 |
| Wi-Fi standards |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
1000 Mbit/s |
| Ports & interfaces |
|---|
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
2 |
| Performance |
|---|
| Built-in speaker(s) |
No |
| Product type |
Mini PC |
| Software |
|---|
| Pre-installed software |
Yes |
| Drivers included |
Yes |
| Copilot+ PC |
No |
| Apple Intelligence |
No |
| Operating system language |
English |
| Windows 11 free upgrade |
Yes |
| Operating system architecture |
64-bit |
| Operating system installed |
Windows 11 Pro |
| Processor special features |
|---|
| Video decode engine |
Yes |
| Video encode engine |
Yes |
| Power |
|---|
| Power supply input frequency |
50 - 60 Hz |
| Power supply input voltage |
100 - 240 V |
| Power supply |
120 W |
| Operational conditions |
|---|
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) |
0 - 90% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-20 - 60 °C |
| Certificates |
|---|
| Compliance certificates |
CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) |
| Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance |
Yes |
| PSTI certified |
No |
| Weight & dimensions |
|---|
| Package height |
94 mm |
| Package depth |
220 mm |
| Package width |
205 mm |
| Height |
37.5 mm |
| Depth |
115.2 mm |
| Width |
119.6 mm |
| Packaging content |
|---|
| Manual |
Yes |
| Screws included |
Yes |
| VESA mount included |
Yes |
| Power cable length |
1.2 m |
| Cables included |
Power |
| Numeric keypad |
No |
| Keyboard backlit |
No |
| Keyboard included |
No |
| Mouse included |
No |
| Display included |
No |
| General |
|---|
| Product family |
Cubi |
| Technical details |
|---|
| Statement of conformance & platform certificate included |
No |
| Not classified as hazardous under GHS |
Yes |
| Other features |
|---|
| Built-in microphone |
No |
| Locale |
English |
| Warranty period |
3 year(s) |
| Special features |
Thunderbolt 4, VESA Mount Kit |
| TV tuner integrated |
No |
| Video formats supported |
MKV, MP4, VP9 |
| Video compression formats |
AVC, AVI, HEVC |
