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Comparing Intel NUC NUC 7 Essential to Intel NUC NUC 11 Essential Mini PC - NUC11ATKC2

Comparing Intel NUC 7 Essential and NUC 11 Essential Mini PCs

The Intel NUC 7 Essential (BOXNUC7CJYSAMN) features a Celeron J4005 processor with a base frequency of 2 GHz and a boost frequency of 2.7 GHz, while the NUC 11 Essential (BNUC11ATKC20RA1) is powered by the Celeron N4505, offering a slightly higher boost frequency of 2.9 GHz. Both models come with 4 GB of DDR4 RAM, but the NUC 11 supports a maximum capacity of 32 GB compared to the NUC 7's 8 GB. In terms of connectivity, the NUC 11 includes more ports, such as 2 USB Type A 3.2 Gen 2 ports and a DisplayPort, enhancing its versatility. Additionally, the NUC 11 runs on Windows 11 Home, while the NUC 7 operates on Windows 10.

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RAM

Size4 GB4 GB
TypeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum Capacity8 GB32 GB
Slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Configuration1 x 4 GB1 x 4 GB
Clock Speed2400 MHz2933 MHz
Additional Features
Maximum Memory Bandwidth38.4 GB/s

Ports

USB Type A 3,2 Gen 1 Ports42
HDMI Version2.0a2.0b
USB Type A 3,2 Gen 2 Ports2
HDMI Ports21
USB 2,0 Ports2
DisplayPort Version1.4
Headphone Output Ports1
DisplayPorts1
Ethernet Speed10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Additional FeaturesCable Lock Slot, Card Reader, Ethernet LANEthernet LAN, Microphone Input
Cable Lock Slot TypeKensington

CPU

Threads22
Lithography14 nm10 nm
Frequency2 GHz2 GHz
RAM Types SupportedDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Cache4 MB4 MB
Boost Frequency2.7 GHz2.9 GHz
ModelJ4005N4505
FamilyIntel Celeron JIntel® Celeron® N
BrandIntelIntel
Number of Cores22
Additional Features

Motherboard

Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
M,2 Storage Card Slots1
M,2 Wireless Card Slots1
PCI Express Version3.0
Additional Features
Form FactorUCFF

Storage

SSD Form FactorM.2
Storage Drives1
Optical Drive
TypeeMMCeMMC
Additional Features
Memory Card SlotsSDXC
SATA III Connectors1
HDD Size2.5"

GPU

Integrated Graphics CardIntel® UHD Graphics 600Intel® UHD Graphics
Additional FeaturesIntegrated Graphics CardIntegrated Graphics Card
Integrated Card FamilyIntel® UHD Graphics

Software

OS VersionWindows 10Windows 11 Home
OS Architecture64-bit64-bit

Power

Included CablesAC
Thermal Design Power (TDP)10 W10 W
Wattage65 W65 W
Additional Features

Wireless

WLAN ManufacturerIntelIntel
WLAN Controller ModelIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9462Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9462
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth Version5.05.0
Top Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Additional FeaturesBluetooth Support, Wi-Fi SupportBluetooth Support, Wi-Fi Support

Body

ColorsBlackBlack
Thickness111 mm115 mm
Height51 mm36 mm
Case TypeUCFFUCFF
Width115 mm135 mm
PlacementHorizontal/Vertical
Additional Features

No

DisplayDisplay IncludedDisplay Included
ECC (Error Correcting Code)ECCECC
Water CoolingWater Cooling
Dedicated Graphics CardDedicated Graphics CardDedicated Graphics Card
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)TPM

Key Aspects

ColorsBlackBlack
RAM4 GB4 GB
ProcessorJ4005N4505
Integrated Graphics CardIntel® UHD Graphics 600Intel® UHD Graphics
PortsCable Lock Slot, Card Reader, Ethernet LAN, 4 x USB Type A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports, HDMI Version, Cable Lock Slot Type, 2 x HDMI Ports, Ethernet SpeedEthernet LAN, Microphone Input, 2 x USB Type A 3.2 Gen 1 Ports, HDMI Version, 2 x USB Type A 3.2 Gen 2 Ports, 1 x HDMI Ports, 2 x USB 2.0 Ports, DisplayPort Version, 1 x Headphone Output Ports, 1 x DisplayPorts, Ethernet Speed
WiFiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

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