UP (AAEON) is deploying the UP Xtreme ARL AI Dev Kit. Combining Intel Core Ultra 5 225H with Arc 130T GPU and integrated NPU, it claims 83 TOPS total AI performance. Includes Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTS + AI software suite, USB HD camera, and 256GB SSD, making for a fast PoC start.
UP (AAEON) is deploying the UP Xtreme ARL AI Dev Kit. Info is available on the official site. Powered by Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, Arc 130T GPU, and integrated NPU, it boasts a total of 83 TOPS AI performance. Pre-installed with Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTS + AI software suite, and bundled with a USB camera and power adapter. It accelerates the start of PoC, but be aware that memory is onboard (non-upgradeable).
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Specs
| ■ UP Xtreme ARL AI Dev Kit | |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H (14 cores) |
| GPU | Intel Arc 130T GPU |
| NPU | Integrated NPU (Intel AI Boost). Total 83 TOPS (GPU+NPU) |
| Memory | 16GB LPDDR5 (Onboard. Max 64GB SKU exists for board) |
| Storage | 256GB M.2 SSD included. 2x M.2 2280 (M-Key), PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe |
| Expansion | M.2 2230 (E-Key: Wi-Fi/BT), M.2 3052 (B-Key: LTE/4G/5G + nanoSIM), SATA 6Gb/s |
| Network | 2.5GbE (Intel i226) + 1GbE (Intel i219) |
| Video | HDMI 2.1 x2, DP 2.1 x1, USB-C DP 1.4 (Max 4 screens) |
| USB | Multiple Type-A and Type-C |
| Power | 9-36V DC Input (Lockable DC Jack), AT/ATX support |
| Size/Weight | 120.35x122.5mm, Approx 0.36kg (Board only) |
| OS | Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTS (AI SW Suite included) |
| Accessories | Board, Active Cooler, USB HD Camera, Power Adapter, Ubuntu Pro + AI SW |
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H + Arc 130T GPU + Integrated NPU (Total 83 TOPS) on a 120mm square board. Dual Ethernet (2.5G+1G) and multiple M.2 slots target field installation and AI accelerator expansion.
Features
CPU, GPU, NPU
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H. 14 cores (official page spec). Combined with Intel Arc 130T GPU and NPU (Intel AI Boost), it claims Total 83 TOPS. Benefit: Run apps on CPU, offload inference to GPU/NPU. Preprocessing/Detection/Event Logic runs concurrently. Being x86 means easy porting of existing Linux assets.
Memory & Storage
16GB Onboard. Good for industrial reliability, bad for upgrades. Decide if 16GB fits before buying.
256GB M.2 SSD included. Board has 2x M.2 2280 slots. Great for "Local OS + Inference + Recording", sending only results to the server.
GenAI Performance
"Capable" of GenAI, but set expectations. Good for: Testing lightweight LLMs, running vision recognition/detection pipelines. Not for: Heavy image generation requiring massive VRAM. Memory is shared/onboard.
Network & Video
2.5GbE + 1GbE. 2.5GbE helps with NAS/Edge server log dumps. HDMI 2.1 x2 + DP 2.1 + USB-C. Max 4 screens. Check resolution limits for 4K/8K combinations.
Power & Cooling
9-36V DC. Robot/Automotive friendly range. Active Cooler included. Essential for sustaining high SoC performance.
Software
Ubuntu Pro 24.04 LTS + AI Suite (NX AI Manager). "Open box -> Run PoC" is its biggest value.
Exterior
Standard layout. Easy to wire in labs.
Rugged heatsink+fan setup. Consider dust/noise for deployment.
Summary
UP Xtreme ARL AI Dev Kit's value is "x86, Ready-to-Dev AI out of the box". Inclusion of Ubuntu Pro, AI Suite, Camera, and SSD gives it high initial velocity. Tradeoff: Onboard Memory (16GB) limits upgrades. Great alternative to Jetson if you need x86/Linux assets + industrial I/O.
| Retailer | Price (Ref) |
|---|---|
| UP Official | Varies by config |
Related Links
- Official Product Page: https://up-board.org/up-ai-dev-kit/
- Datasheet: https://downloads.up-community.org/download/up-xtreme-arl-datasheet
- AAEON News: https://www.aaeon.com/en/news/detail/up_ai_dev_kit_news