GEEKOM XT13 Pro

Updated on May 27, 2026

The GEEKOM XT13 Pro is a small metal-chassis mini PC built on Intel’s Core i9-13900H, a 14-core, 20-thread chip that boosts to 5.4 GHz. This page covers the i9 configuration; GEEKOM also sells the XT13 Pro with a Core i7-13620H (the variant below), and the older XT12 Pro and the IT13 / Mini IT13 are separate models. It pairs the CPU with DDR4 (upgradeable to 64GB), a PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD, and a SATA M.2 slot, and adds USB4, dual HDMI, and 2.5GbE in a VESA-mountable case.

It is built for CPU work: multitasking, video encoding, and home-server duty. Intel’s integrated Iris Xe graphics handle light or older games and little else, and the chip runs hot enough to throttle once a load holds. Tech Notice and JuanBagnell both flagged the DDR4 (rather than DDR5) memory choice.

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GEEKOM XT13 Pro Comparison Chart

	GEEKOM XT13 Pro	GEEKOM XT13 Pro
Price	List Price: $679.00 Amazon Prices: Check Price on Amazon	List Price: $949.00 Amazon Prices: Loading prices...
Version	32GB/1TB/Intel i7-13620H	32GB/2TB/Intel i9-13900H
Performance Rating	8.6	9.4
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
Processor	Deca-core 3.60 Ghz (max 4.90 Ghz) Intel Core i7-13620H	Fourteen-core 4.10 Ghz (max 5.40 Ghz) Intel Core i9-13900H
GPU	Integrated Intel UHD Graphics	Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM	32 GB	32 GB
Internal Storage	1 TB	2 TB
Dimensions width x length x thickness	4.61 x 4.37 x 1.52 inches (117.09 x 111 x 38.61 mm)	4.61 x 4.37 x 1.52 inches (117.09 x 111 x 38.61 mm)
Weight	1.3 lbs (0.59 kg)	1.3 lbs (0.59 kg)
WiFi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet	1 Ethernet port at 2.5 Gbps	1 Ethernet port at 2.5 Gbps
HDMI	2 Full-Size HDMI Ports	2 Full-Size HDMI Ports
DisplayPort	No DisplayPort	No DisplayPort
VGA	No VGA Ports	No VGA Ports
USB Ports	1 USB 2.0, 3 USB 3, 2 USB-C (2 USB4) (USB4 ports support Power Delivery and DisplayPort)	1 USB 2.0, 3 USB 3, 2 USB-C (2 USB4) (USB4 ports support Power Delivery and DisplayPort)
Thunderbolt Ports	No	No
OCuLink	No	No
Internal SATA Ports	1 SATA port	1 SATA port
Card Reader	No Card Reader	No Card Reader
Headphone Jack	combo	combo
Fanless	No	No
VESA Mount	Yes	Yes
In the Box	XT13 Pro Mini PC, User Guide, VESA Mount, HDMI Cable, Power Adapter	XT13 Pro Mini PC, User Guide, VESA Mount, HDMI Cable, Power Adapter
Expandability	Supports up to 64GB DDR4 RAM, 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 SSD, and 1TB M.2 2242 SATA SSD	Supports up to 64GB DDR4 RAM, 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 SSD, and 1TB M.2 2242 SATA SSD

Cinebench near 12,900 in performance mode, 100C under sustained load

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Robtech measured about 11,900 stock and 12,900 in performance mode (a mode the older XT12 Pro lacked), while Tech Notice pushed it near 15,000 after repasting the cooler. Robtech, Tech Notice, and JuanBagnell all watched the CPU hit 100C and thermal-throttle under sustained load, and Robtech recorded 118W peak draw with 46 dBA of fan noise in performance mode. Tech Notice measured the bundled Acer NVMe SSD at around 7,100 MB/s reads.

The Iris Xe is a last-generation part, and JuanBagnell noted it predates Intel’s Arc iGPUs. Robtech saw esports run well (around 90 FPS in Counter-Strike 2, 200 in Valorant at 1080p low), while demanding games like Hellblade dropped into single digits for JuanBagnell. The two USB4 ports can drive an external GPU if you want to play current games on it.

Four screws open the case. Inside sit a PCIe Gen 4 NVMe slot, a second M.2 slot wired for SATA, and user-replaceable DDR4, so both storage and memory are yours to change later. The motherboard also carries an SD card reader the chassis has no cutout for, leaving it unreachable without cutting the case; Robtech, Tech Notice, and JuanBagnell each flagged it. Robtech measured reliable Bluetooth only under two meters.

Reviewer Insights

Robtech

Robtech framed it as a step up from the XT12 Pro, crediting the new performance mode that “pushes it 20% ahead” in multi-core (Cinebench R23 around 12,900). He praised the metal case and storage speed. The CPU hits 100C and throttles, the fan reaches 46 dBA in performance mode, and “the Bluetooth range of the XT13 Pro is really poor.”

Tech Notice

Tech Notice called it “the best mini PC that Geekom does right now” and measured Cinebench R23 around 15,000 (a 25% jump over the predecessor) after repasting, with the Acer SSD reading ~7,100 MB/s. The CPU “instantly” hit 100C and throttled in his testing, and he argued a vapor-chamber cooler and DDR5 belonged at this price. He flagged the blocked SD slot too.

JuanBagnell

JuanBagnell at SomeGadgetGuy described it as “another mini monster” with excellent CPU performance but “a bit weak on gaming,” since the Iris Xe is the last Intel generation before Arc. He liked the simple four-screw access and quiet fans under render loads, and pointed buyers who want stronger integrated graphics or a better NPU toward GEEKOM’s AMD A8. He raised the same DDR4 choice and the same inaccessible SD slot.

Customer Reviews

Across 18 ratings on Amazon, the GEEKOM XT13 Pro averages 3.9 stars, with 56% of ratings at five stars and 21% at one or two. The five-star owners write about size and sustained speed. Andre B, a verified buyer, wrote “the size is so nice it will fit almost anywhere you can think of putting it” and added that more than a year on, “it is running as fast and quite as the day I got it.” A verified programmer using the handle Kindle Customer called it “very powerful” and singled out the portability.

The low-star reviews describe units that stop powering on after a few weeks or months. A verified buyer using the name rogue01 wrote “Seven weeks after receiving this computer it shut down while I was using it and wouldn’t turn back on,” and another verified owner, Kevin Hu, reported “it died on me two weeks ago. The power won’t turn on.” A reviewer using the name fox said that after the unit failed at nine months, GEEKOM reached out and gave a full refund, and raised the rating back to five stars for the service alone. Keeping the warranty paperwork matters here.

A CPU-first desktop for multitasking and encoding

The XT13 Pro suits people who want strong multi-core CPU performance in a small, well-connected box: multitasking, video encoding, home-server duty, and multi-monitor desks, with dual USB4 if you ever add an external GPU. Andre B reports his unit still running at full speed more than a year in, and the four-screw access means the DDR4 and the SSD are yours to change.

It is a weaker pick if you want gaming or GPU-accelerated creative work (the Iris Xe graphics are a generation behind), quiet sustained performance (the CPU throttles at 100C and the fan gets loud), DDR5, or a usable SD reader. GEEKOM’s AMD models like the A8 or A8 Max offer stronger integrated graphics for similar money. Buyer reports of units failing in the first weeks or months are worth weighing, so test yours inside the return window. To compare other models, see Starry Hope’s Mini PC Comparison Tool.

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