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Coffee Lake-U-based Bean Canyon Intel NUC (NUC8i5BEK2)
Motherboard of a 6th generation NUC (Model NUC6i3SYH), extended with two 8GB RAM modules

Next Unit of Computing (NUC) is a line of small-form-factor barebone computer kits designed by Intel. It was previewed in 2012 and launched in early 2013.[1] The NUC has developed over ten generations, spanning from Sandy Bridge-based Celeron CPUs in the first generation through Ivy Bridge-based Core i3 and i5 CPUs in the second generation to Gemini Lake-based Pentium and Celeron CPUs and Kaby Lake-based Core i3, i5, and i7 CPUs in the seventh and eighth generations. The NUC motherboard usually measures approximately 4 × 4 inches (10 × 10 cm),[2] although some models have had different dimensions.[3]

The barebone kits consist of the board, in a plastic case with a fan, an external power supply, and a VESA mounting plate.[4] Intel also sells bare NUC motherboards, which have a built-in CPU. However, (as of 2013) the price of a NUC motherboard is very close to the corresponding cased kit; third-party cases for the NUC boards are also available.[5][6]

In July 2023, Intel announced that it would no longer develop NUC mainboards and matching mini PC.[7] They subsequently announced that NUC products will continue to be built by ASUS, under non-exclusive license.[8]

First generation

Intel NUC DCCP847DYE

Sandy Bridge

The first generation Intel NUC launched in the first quarter of 2013.[1] This UCFF motherboard and system kit are codenamed Ski Lake (DCP847SK) and Deep Canyon (DCCP847DY) respectively.

First generation kits
Model Board Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking
DCCP847DYE DCP847SKE Celeron 847 17 W HD Graphics 2000 16 GB HDMI 1.4a (×2) USB 2.0 (×3) Gigabit Ethernet (×1)

Second generation

Ivy Bridge

The base UCFF motherboard and kit without Thunderbolt or USB 3 are codenamed Golden Lake (D33217GK) and Ice Canyon (DC3217IY) respectively. The Thunderbolt capable UCFF motherboard and kit are codenamed Campers Lake (D33217CK) and Box Canyon (DC3217BY) respectively. The USB 3 capable UCFF motherboard and kit are codenamed Rend Lake (D53427RK) and Horse Canyon (DC53427HY) respectively.

The stripped-down DC3217BY model has a signature red top cover and no Ethernet. This model, while stocks were still available, generally sold for a deep discount. The absence of Ethernet may be mitigated by using a USB 2.0 to 10/100 fast Ethernet dongle based upon the Kawasaki LSI one-chip adapter (KL5KUSB102, for example), or a similar dongle based upon a Realtek chip; the Kawasaki Logic dongle requires a proprietary driver for macOS X, whereas the driver for the Realtek dongle is built into macOS X. The DC3217BY runs macOS X (10.9, and any of its updates) flawlessly as the processor's HD4000 is fully supported by macOS X.

Second generation kits
Model Board Processor TDP GPU Max RAM[9] Display External USB ports Networking
DC3217IYE D33217GK Core i3-3217U 17 W HD Graphics 4000 16 GB HDMI 1.4a (×2) USB 2.0 (×3) Gigabit Ethernet (×1)
DC3217BY D33217CK Core i3-3217U 17 W HD Graphics 4000 16 GB HDMI 1.4a (×1); Thunderbolt via mDP 1.1a (×1) USB 2.0 (×3) —[10]
DC53427HYE D53427RKE Core i5-3427U 17 W HD Graphics 4000 16 GB HDMI 1.4a (×1); mDP 1.1a (×2) USB 2.0 (×2); USB 3.0 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1)

Third generation

Bay Trail-M

This UCFF motherboard (DN2820FYB) and system kit (DN2820FYKH) model were codenamed Forest Canyon. The DN2820FYKH product itself is mis-marked DN2820FYK, but the retail package, all retail documentation, and Intel's web site correctly identify this product as DN2820FYKH. The "H" indicates support for internal 2.5" media, SSD or HDD. There is no "non-H" version of this product as it does not include an on-board mSATA connector, hence media which is external to the board is mandatory, and hence the "H" version.

This product introduced a new 12V 3A "wall wart" power supply in place of the previous 19V 3.42A laptop-style power brick and its IEC 60320-C5 "Mickey Mouse" type AC power cord. Four region-specific plug-on adapters, including North America and three overseas countries, are included in the retail package.

These models shipped with the problematic BIOS revision 13, however this revision did not recognise most low voltage SO-DIMMs and would report as having zero capacity. Keyboard escapes for BIOS interfacing had been problematic, legacy booting was not supported, and it had been elected to only include UEFI booting. BIOS revision 48 has been released and resolved the problems, enabling the recognition of most low voltage SO-DIMMs, keyboard escapes and legacy booting.

Forest Canyon kits
Model Board Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA
DN2820FYKH DN2820FYB Celeron N2820 (-101) or Celeron N2830 (-103) 7.5 W HD Graphics 8 GB HDMI 1.4a USB 2.0 (×2); USB 3.0 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1); Wi-Fi 802.11bgn, Bluetooth 4.0 Yes (×1)

Bay Trail-I

This UCFF motherboard (DE3815TYB) and system kit (DE3815TYK) models were codenamed Thin Canyon.

Thin Canyon kits
Model Board Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA
DE3815TYKHE DE3815TYBE Atom E3815 5 W HD Graphics 8 GB HDMI, VGA, embedded DisplayPort USB 2.0 (×2); USB 3.0 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1) Yes (×1)

Fourth generation

Haswell

Intel NUC D54250WYKH
Haswell-based Wilson Canyon Intel NUC, rear panel

UCFF motherboard (D34010WYB and D54250WYB) and system kit (D34010WYK/D34010WYKH and D54250WYK/D54250WYKH) models were designated Wilson Canyon[11][12] containing Haswell processors were revealed in June 2013.[13]

Wilson Canyon kits
Model Board Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA
D34010WYK D34010WYB Core i3-4010U 15 W HD Graphics 4400 16 GB Mini HDMI 1.4a and mDP 1.2 USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1) Partial[14]
D34010WYKH Yes (×1)
D54250WYK D54250WYB Core i5-4250U 15 W HD Graphics 5000 16 GB Mini HDMI 1.4a and mDP 1.2 USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1) Partial[14]
D54250WYKH Yes (×1)

Fifth generation

Broadwell-U

Intel NUC5i3RYK

In early 2015 a new generation of NUCs, powered by 5th generation Intel processors was released and in Q2 2015 the first NUC with Core i7 processor (NUC5i7RYH) would become available.[15] The collection of 5th generation of NUCs include adaptive/smart performance technology[16] and Turbo Boost Technology 2.0.

UCFF motherboard (NUC5i3RYB, NUC5i5RYB and NUC5i7RYB) and system kit (NUC5i5RYK/NUC5i3RYH, NUC5i5RYK/NUC5i5RYH and NUC5i7RYH) models were designated Rock Canyon.[17] UCFF motherboard (NUC5i3MYBE and NUC5i5MYBE) and system kit (NUC5i3MYHE and NUC5i5MYHE) models were codenamed Maple Canyon.[18] In Q4 2018 and Q1 2019 two new SKUs of "Rock Canyon" - Refresh have been launched and become two of a few available models still supporting Windows* 7 (NUC5i3RYHSN and NUC5i5RYHS). These modes have updated CPU revisions and other minor changes. All models include:

  • Dual-channel DDR3L SO-DIMM, 1.35 V, 1333/1600 MHz, 16 GB maximum
  • One Gigabit Ethernet port
  • Internal support for M.2 (either B-Keyed Maple Canyon or M-Keyed Rock Canyon) 22×42, 22×60, and 22×80 SSD card supporting PCIe 2.0 (×1, ×2 and ×4) and SATA 6 Gbit/s[14]
  • Two USB 3.0 connectors on back panel
  • Two USB 3.0 connectors on front panel
  • Two internal USB 2.0 ports via header
  • Up to 7.1 surround audio via mini HDMI and mini DisplayPort
  • Headphone/microphone jack on the front panel
Rock Canyon kits
Model Board CPU TDP GPU Mini HDMI1 Mini DisplayPort2 eDP Wireless connectivity 2.5" SATA3 bay Charging port Infrared sensor
NUC5i7RYH NUC5i7RYB i7-5557U 28 W Iris 6100 Yes Yes No IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, Intel Wireless Display Yes Yes Yes
NUC5i5RYH NUC5i5RYB i5-5250U 15 W HD 6000 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
NUC5i5RYK Yes Yes No No Yes Yes
NUC5i3RYH NUC5i3RYB i3-5010U HD 5500 Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
NUC5i3RYK Yes Yes No No Yes Yes
Maple Canyon kits
Model Board CPU TDP GPU Mini HDMI1 Mini DisplayPort2 eDP Wireless connectivity 2.5" SATA3 bay Charging port Infrared sensor
NUC5i3MYHE NUC5i3MYBE i3-5010U 15 W HD 5500 No Yes (×2) Yes M.2 E-Keyed 22×30 wireless card slot Yes No No
NUC5i5MYHE NUC5i5MYBE i5-5300U No Yes (×2) Yes Yes No No
  1. Version 1.4a
  2. Version 1.2

Braswell

These UCFF system kit (NUC5CPYH and NUC5PPYH) models, formerly known as Pinnacle Canyon, are based on 5th generation Celeron and Pentium-branded Braswell 14 nm processor family. There is also the UCFF complete system (NUC5PGYH) model, formerly known as Grass Canyon, which is based on 5th generation Pentium-branded Braswell 14 nm processor family and comes with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of eMMC with Windows 10 installed.

All models include:

  • One memory channel DDR3L SO-DIMM (204-pin), 1.35 V, 1333/1600 MHz, 8 GB maximum
  • One Gigabit Ethernet port
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi (Intel Wireless-AC 3165) and Bluetooth 4.0
  • Internal support for M.2 (E-Keyed) 22×30 wireless card supporting PCIe 2.0 ×1, and USB 2.0
  • Two USB 3.0 connectors on back panel
  • Two USB 3.0 connectors on front panel
  • Two internal USB 2.0 ports via header
  • Up to 7.1 surround audio via HDMI
  • Headphone/microphone jack on the front panel
  • Headphone/TOSLINK jack on the rear panel
  • SDXC slot with UHS-I support on the side
  • CIR Sensor
  • According to the Intel Technical Product Specification, these models have fans.
Pinnacle Canyon kits
Model Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA
NUC5CPYH Celeron N3050 or N3060 6 W HD Graphics (12 EU) 8 GB HDMI 1.4, VGA USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0 Yes (×1)
NUC5PPYH Pentium N3700 6 W HD Graphics (16 EU) 8 GB HDMI 1.4, VGA USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0 Yes (×1)
Grass Canyon kits
Model Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA
NUC5PGYH Pentium N3700 6 W HD Graphics (16 EU) 8 GB HDMI 1.4, VGA USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0 Yes (×1)

Sixth generation

Skylake-based Swift Canyon Intel NUC (NUC6i3SYH)
Opened Skylake-based Swift Canyon Intel NUC (NUC6i3SYH)

Skylake-U

UCFF system kit (NUC6i3SYK/NUC6i3SYH and NUC6i5SYK/NUC6i5SYH) models were designated Swift Canyon, containing Skylake processors. UCFF system kit (NUC6i7KYK) models were codenamed Skull Canyon, containing Skylake processors. They were launched in Q4/2015, except for NUC6i7KYK, which was launched in Q2/2016.

All models include:[19]

  • Dual-channel DDR4 SO-DIMM, 1.2 V, 2133 MHz, 32 GB maximum
  • One Gigabit Ethernet port
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 (802.11ac), 1×1, up to 867 Mbit/s
  • Dual-mode Bluetooth 4.1
  • Internal support for M.2 M-Keyed 22×42 and 22×80 SSD card supporting PCIe 3.0 (×1, ×2 and ×4) and SATA 6 Gbit/s
  • SDXC slot with UHS-I support on the side
  • Intel HD Graphics 540 video (580 for the NUC6i7KYK)
  • Up to 7.1 surround audio via full-sized HDMI and mini DisplayPort
  • Intel Wireless Display (Intel WiDi)

Skull Canyon models include:

Swift Canyon kits
Model Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA
NUC6i3SYK Core i3-6100U 15 W HD Graphics 520 32 GB HDMI 1.4b and mDP 1.2 USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1) Partial[14]
NUC6i3SYH Yes (×1)
NUC6i5SYK Core i5-6260U 15 W Iris Graphics 540 32 GB HDMI 1.4b and mDP 1.2 USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1) Partial[14]
NUC6i5SYH Yes (×1)
Skull Canyon kits
Kit Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA
NUC6i7KYK Core i7-6770HQ 45 W Iris Pro Graphics 580 32 GB HDMI 2.0, mDP 1.2 and DP 1.2 via USB-C USB 3.0 (×4) and USB 3.1 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1) —

Apollo Lake

These UCFF system kit (NUC6CAYS and NUC6CAYH) models formerly known as Arches Canyon, are based on the 6th generation Celeron-branded Apollo Lake SoC 14 nm processor family. The main difference between the two systems are that NUC6CAYS adds 32GB of eMMC storage. They were launched in Q4/2016.

  • RAM: DDR3L-1600/1866 1.35V SO-DIMM
Arches Canyon kits
Model Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA
NUC6CAYH Celeron J3455 10 W HD Graphics 500 (12 EU) 8 GB HDMI 2.0, VGA USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0 Yes (×1)
NUC6CAYS Celeron J3455 10 W HD Graphics 500 (12 EU) 8 GB HDMI 2.0, VGA USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0 Yes (×1)

Seventh generation

Kaby Lake-U (Baby Canyon)

Intel seventh generation NUC models, codenamed Baby Canyon, are based on their Kaby Lake-U processors. They were launched in Q1/2017 and Q2/2017.

Baby Canyon kits
Model Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA Internal M.2 slots Intel Optane M.2 module
NUC7i7BNH i7-7567U 28 W Iris Plus 650 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C USB 3.0 (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC7i7BNHX1 i7-7567U 28 W Iris Plus 650 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C USB 3.0 (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) Yes (16 GB)
NUC7i5BNH i5-7260U 15 W Iris Plus 640 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C USB 3.0 (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC7i5BNHX1 i5-7260U 15 W Iris Plus 640 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C USB 3.0 (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) Yes (16 GB)
NUC7i5BNK i5-7260U 15 W Iris Plus 640 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C USB 3.0 (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 No Yes (×1) No
NUC7i3BNH i3-7100U 15 W HD Graphics 620 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, DP 1.2 via USB-C USB 3.0 (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC7i3BNHX1 i3-7100U 15 W HD Graphics 620 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, DP 1.2 via USB-C USB 3.0 (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) Yes (16 GB)
NUC7i3BNK i3-7100U 15 W HD Graphics 620 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, DP 1.2 via USB-C USB 3.0 (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 No Yes (×1) No

Kaby Lake-U (Dawson Canyon)

A refresh of the seventh generation NUC models, codenamed Dawson Canyon, saw a replacement of the USB 3.1 Type-C port with a second HDMI 2.0a port. This refresh also updated the CPU's in the i5 models while still using Kaby Lake-U processors, and the i7 models to Kaby Lake-R processors. The i3 models saw no change in the CPU. Intel Optane M.2 support remains, but no models with a preinstalled module were released. M.2 support was updated from a single 22×42/80 slot to dual 22×30 (key E) and 22×80 (key M) slots. They were launched in Q2/2017.

Dawson Canyon Kaby Lake-U kits
Model Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA Internal M.2 slots Intel Optane M.2 module
NUC7i5DNHE i5-7300U 15 W HD Graphics 620 32 GB HDMI 2.0a (×2) USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×2) No
NUC7i5DNKE i5-7300U 15 W HD Graphics 620 32 GB HDMI 2.0a (×2) USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 No Yes (×2) No
NUC7i3DNHE i3-7100U 15 W HD Graphics 620 32 GB HDMI 2.0a (×2) USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×2) No
NUC7i3DNKE i3-7100U 15 W HD Graphics 620 32 GB HDMI 2.0a (×2) USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 No Yes (×2) No

Kaby Lake-R (Dawson Canyon)

They were launched in Q1/2018.

Dawson Canyon Kaby Lake-R kits
Model Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA Internal M.2 slots Intel Optane M.2 module
NUC7i7DNHE i7-8650U 15 W UHD Graphics 620 32 GB HDMI 2.0a (×2) USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×2) No
NUC7i7DNKE i7-8650U 15 W UHD Graphics 620 32 GB HDMI 2.0a (×2) USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 No Yes (×2) No

Gemini Lake (June Canyon)

The UCFF system kit (NUC7PJYH and NUC7CJYH) models, codenamed June Canyon, based on 7th generation Pentium & Celeron-branded Gemini Lake SoC 14 nm processor family. They were launched in Q1/2018.

RAM: DDR4-2400 1.2V SO-DIMM.

Officially as stated in intel ark for NUC7PJYH model max memory size is 8GB. There have been reports of "over-ramming" to 16GB, 24GB or 32GB without any problems while running in 24x7 environments. Max memory supported stated in BIOS dmidecode is: 

 Handle 0x0018, DMI type 16, 23 bytes
 Physical Memory Array
       Location: System Board Or Motherboard
       Use: System Memory
       Error Correction Type: None
       Maximum Capacity: 32 GB
       Error Information Handle: Not Provided
       Number Of Devices: 2
June Canyon kits
Model Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA
NUC7PJYH Pentium J5005 10 W UHD Graphics 605 (18 EU) 8 GB (32GB Unofficially*) HDMI 2.0 × 2 USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1)
NUC7CJYH Celeron J4005 10 W UHD Graphics 600 (12 EU) 8 GB HDMI 2.0 × 2 USB 3.0 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1)

Eighth generation

Kaby Lake-G

Intel eighth generation NUC models, codenamed Hades Canyon, is based on their Kaby Lake-G processors with a TDP from 65 W to 100 W. It features a custom AMD GPU, based on Vega and Polaris technologies.[20] They were launched in Q1/2018.

Hades Canyon kits
Model Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA Internal M.2 slots
NUC8i7HNK i7‑8705G 65 W HD Graphics 630 and Radeon RX Vega M GL 32 GB HDMI 2.0b (×2), mDP 1.2 (×2) and DP 1.2 via USB-C port (×2) (Thunderbolt 3) USB 3.0 Type-A (×5), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×1) and USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×2), 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.2 No Yes (×2)
NUC8i7HVK i7‑8809G 100 W HD Graphics 630 and Radeon RX Vega M GH 32 GB HDMI 2.0b (×2), mDP 1.2 (×2) and DP 1.2 via USB-C port (×2) (Thunderbolt 3) USB 3.0 Type-A (×5), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×1) and USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×2), 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.2 No Yes (×2)

Coffee Lake-U

Intel eighth generation NUC models, codenamed Bean Canyon, is based on their Coffee Lake-U processors with a TDP of 28 W.[21] They were launched in Q3/2018.

Bean Canyon kits
Model Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA Internal M.2 slots Intel Optane M.2 module
NUC8i7BEH i7-8559U 28 W Iris Plus 655 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, DP 1.2 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC8i5BEH i5-8259U 28 W Iris Plus 655 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, DP 1.2 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC8i5BEK i5-8259U 28 W Iris Plus 655 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, DP 1.2 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 No Yes (×1) No
NUC8i3BEH i3-8109U 28 W Iris Plus 655 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, DP 1.2 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC8i3BEK i3-8109U 28 W Iris Plus 655 32 GB HDMI 2.0a, DP 1.2 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×4), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 No Yes (×1) No

Cannon Lake-U

Intel eighth generation NUC models, codenamed Crimson Canyon, is based on their 10 nm Cannon Lake-U processors. They come with Windows 10 Home x64 preinstalled along with a 1TB SATA3 HDD. They were launched in Q3/2018.

Crimson Canyon kits
Model Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA Internal M.2 slots Intel Optane M.2 Module
NUC8i3CYSM i3-8121U 15 W AMD Radeon 540, 2GB GDDR5 8 GB onboard HDMI 2.0b (×2) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC8i3CYSN i3-8121U 15 W AMD Radeon 540, 2GB GDDR5 4 GB onboard HDMI 2.0b (×2) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No

Whiskey Lake-U (Islay Canyon)

Intel eighth generation NUC models, codenamed Islay Canyon, is based on their Whiskey Lake-U processors with a TDP of 15 W.[21] They were launched in Q2/2019.

Islay Canyon kits
Model Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA Internal M.2 slots Intel Optane M.2 module
NUC8i7INH i7-8565U 15 W AMD Radeon 540X 8 GB onboard HDMI 2.0b, mDP 1.2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×3), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC8i5INH i5-8265U 15 W AMD Radeon 540X 8 GB onboard HDMI 2.0b, mDP 1.2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×3), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No

Whiskey Lake-U (Provo Canyon)

Intel eighth generation NUC models, codenamed Provo Canyon and marketed as NUC 8 Pro, is based on their Whiskey Lake-U processors with a TDP of 15 W and optional vPro.[22] They were launched in Q1/2020.

Provo Canyon kits
Model Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA Internal M.2 slots
NUC8i3PNH i3-8145U 15 W Intel UHD Graphics 620 64 GB DDR4-2400 HDMI 2.0a (x2), DP 1.2 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), eDP 1.4 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×3), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×2)
NUC8i3PNK i3-8145U 15 W Intel UHD Graphics 620 64 GB DDR4-2400 HDMI 2.0a (x2), DP 1.2 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), eDP 1.4 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×3), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 No Yes (×2)
NUC8v5PNH i5-8365U 15 W Intel UHD Graphics 620 64 GB DDR4-2400 HDMI 2.0a (x2), DP 1.2 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), eDP 1.4 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×3), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×2)
NUC8v5PNK i5-8365U 15 W Intel UHD Graphics 620 64 GB DDR4-2400 HDMI 2.0a (x2), DP 1.2 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), eDP 1.4 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×3), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 No Yes (×2)
NUC8v7PNH i7-8665U 15 W Intel UHD Graphics 620 64 GB DDR4-2400 HDMI 2.0a (x2), DP 1.2 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), eDP 1.4 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×3), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×2)
NUC8v7PNK i7-8665U 15 W Intel UHD Graphics 620 64 GB DDR4-2400 HDMI 2.0a (x2), DP 1.2 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), eDP 1.4 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×3), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×1) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 No Yes (×2)

Apollo Lake

Intel eighth generation NUC models, codenamed Chaco Canyon, is based on their Apollo Lake processors with a TDP of 15 W, and 64 GB of eMMC. The 4GB of RAM are soldered directly to the motherboard and are therefore non-upgradeable. They were launched in Q3/2019.

Chaco Canyon kits
Model Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA Internal M.2 slots
NUC8CCHKR Celeron N3350 6 W Intel HD Graphics 500 4 GB LPDDR3 onboard HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4, eDP 1.4 USB 3.0 Type-A (×2), USB 2.0 (×2) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×2)

Intel NUC 8 Rugged specifications, first fanless NUC since 2014, was released in September 2019.[23]

Ninth generation

Coffee Lake Refresh-H

Intel ninth generation NUC models, codenamed Ghost Canyon and marketed as NUC 9 Extreme, is based on their Coffee Lake Refresh-H processors with a TDP of 45 W.[24] They newly support an 8" desktop discrete graphic cards and a NUC compute element for CPU upgrades. They have a 5.0-liter case instead of the 0.67-liter case of most previous NUCs.[25] They were launched in Q1/2020.[26]

Ghost Canyon kits
Model Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal SATA Internal M.2 slots
NUC9i5QNX i5-9300H 45 W Intel UHD Graphics 630 64 GB DDR4-2400 HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×7), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×2), USB 2.0 (×2) Gigabit Ethernet (×2), 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×3)
NUC9i7QNX i7-9750H 45 W Intel UHD Graphics 630 64 GB DDR4-2400 HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×7), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×2), USB 2.0 (×2) Gigabit Ethernet (×2), 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×3)
NUC9i9QNX i9-9980HK 45 W Intel UHD Graphics 630 64 GB DDR4-2400 HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×7), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×2), USB 2.0 (×2) Gigabit Ethernet (×2), 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×3)

Xeon E-2200M / Coffee Lake Refresh-H

Intel ninth generation NUC models, codenamed Quartz Canyon and marketed as NUC 9 Pro, is based on their Xeon E-2200M and Coffee Lake Refresh-H processors with a TDP of 45 W.[27] They were launched in Q1/2020.[28]

Quartz Canyon kits
Model Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal SATA Internal M.2 slots
NUC9V7QNX i7-9850H 45 W Intel UHD Graphics 630 64 GB DDR4-2400 HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×7), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×2), USB 2.0 (×2) Gigabit Ethernet (×2), 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×3)
NUC9VXQNX Xeon E-2286M 45 W Intel UHD Graphics P630 64 GB DDR4-2400 HDMI 2.0a, Thunderbolt 3 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×7), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×2), USB 2.0 (×2) Gigabit Ethernet (×2), 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) Yes (×3)

Tenth generation

Comet Lake-U

Intel tenth generation NUC models, codenamed Frost Canyon and marketed as NUC 10 Performance, is based on their Comet Lake-U processors with a TDP of 25 W.[29] They were launched in November 2019.[30]

Frost Canyon kits
Model Board Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA Internal M.2 slots Intel Optane M.2 module
NUC10i3FNK NUC10i3FNB i3-10110U 25 W Intel UHD Graphics 64 GB DDR4-2666 HDMI 2.0a, DP 1.2 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×3), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×2), USB 2.0 (×2) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 No Yes (×1) No
NUC10i3FNKN No Yes (×1) No
NUC10i3FNH Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC10i3FNHN Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC10i5FNK NUC10i5FNB i5-10210U 25 W Intel UHD Graphics 64 GB DDR4-2666 HDMI 2.0a, DP 1.2 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×3), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×2), USB 2.0 (×2) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 No Yes (×1) No
NUC10i5FNKN No Yes (×1) No
NUC10i5FNH Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC10i5FNHN Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC10i7FNK NUC10i7FNB i7-10710U 25 W Intel UHD Graphics 64 GB DDR4-2666 HDMI 2.0a, DP 1.2 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×3), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×2), USB 2.0 (×2) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 No Yes (×1) No
NUC10i7FNKN No Yes (×1) No
NUC10i7FNH Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
NUC10i7FNHN Yes (×1) Yes (×1) No
Frost Canyon systems
Model Board Processor TDP GPU Included Memory Display External USB ports Networking Internal 2.5 SATA Included Storage Intel Optane M.2 module
NUC10i3FNHF NUC10i3FNB i3-10110U 25 W Intel UHD Graphics 4 GB DDR4-2666 HDMI 2.0a, DP 1.2 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×3), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×2), USB 2.0 (×2) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 1 TB HDD Yes (×1) Yes (16 GB)
NUC10i3FNHFA 4 GB DDR4-2666 1 TB HDD Yes (×1) Yes (16 GB)
NUC10i3FNHJA 2×4 GB DDR4-2666 1 TB HDD Yes (×1) Yes (16 GB)
NUC10i5FNKP NUC10i5FNB i5-10210U 25 W Intel UHD Graphics 2×4 GB DDR4-2666 HDMI 2.0a, DP 1.2 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×3), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×2), USB 2.0 (×2) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 No 256 GB NVMe SSD No
NUC10i5FNKPA 2×4 GB DDR4-2666 No 256 GB NVMe SSD No
NUC10i5FNHCA 2×4 GB DDR4-2666 1 TB HDD 256 GB NVMe SSD No
NUC10i5FNHF 4 GB DDR4-2666 1 TB HDD Yes (×1) Yes (16 GB)
NUC10i5FNHJ 2×4 GB DDR4-2666 1 TB HDD Yes (×1) Yes (16 GB)
NUC10i5FNHJA 2×4 GB DDR4-2666 1 TB HDD Yes (×1) Yes (16 GB)
NUC10i7FNKP NUC10i7FNB i7-10710U 25 W Intel UHD Graphics 2×4 GB DDR4-2666 HDMI 2.0a, DP 1.2 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (×3), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (×2), USB 2.0 (×2) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 No 256 GB NVMe SSD No
NUC10i7FNKPA 2×4 GB DDR4-2666 No 256 GB NVMe SSD No
NUC10i7FNHC 2×4 GB DDR4-2666 1 TB HDD 256 GB NVMe SSD No
NUC10i7FNHAA 2×8 GB DDR4-2666 1 TB HDD 256 GB NVMe SSD No
NUC10i7FNHJA 2×4 GB DDR4-2666 1 TB HDD Yes (×1) Yes (16 GB)

Eleventh generation

Tiger Lake-U

Intel eleventh generation NUC models, codenamed Phantom Canyon and marketed as NUC 11 Enthusiast, is based on their Tiger Lake-U processors with a TDP from 150 W.[31] It features an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 discrete GPU. They were launched on January 13, 2021.[32]

Phantom Canyon kits
Model Board Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal M.2 slots Internal 2.5 SATA
NUC11PHKi7C NUC11PHBi7 i7-1165G7 150 W Nvidia RTX 2060, Iris Xe (96 EU) 64 GB DDR4‑3200
via 2×32 GB PC4‑25600 SO‑DIMMs 		HDMI 2.0a, 2x DP 1.4 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), MiniDP 1.4 6×USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-A), 2×USB 4/Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C) 1×2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×2) No
Phantom Canyon systems
Model Board Processor TDP GPU Included Memory Display External USB ports Networking Included Storage Internal 2.5 SATA
NUC11PHKi7CAA NUC11PHBi7 i7-1165G7 150 W Nvidia RTX 2060, Iris Xe (96 EU) 16 GB DDR4‑3200
via 2×8 GB PC4‑25600 SO‑DIMMs 		HDMI 2.0a, 2x DP 1.4 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), MiniDP 1.4 6×USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-A), 2×USB 4/Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C) 1×2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 512 GB No

Intel eleventh generation NUC models, codenamed Panther Canyon and marketed as NUC 11 Performance, is based on their Tiger Lake-U processors with a TDP of 40 W.[33] They were launched on January 13, 2021.[34]

Panther Canyon kits
Model Board Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal M.2 slots Internal 2.5 SATA
NUC11PAKi3 NUC11PABi3 i3-1115G4 40 W Intel UHD Graphics 64 GB DDR4‑3200
via 2×32 GB PC4‑25600 SO‑DIMMs 		HDMI 2.0a, 2x DP 1.4 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), MiniDP 1.4 3×USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-A), 2×USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C) 1×2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) No
NUC11PAHi3 Yes (×1) Yes (×1)
NUC11PAKi5 NUC11PABi5 i5-1135G7 40 W Iris Xe (80 EU) 64 GB DDR4‑3200
via 2×32 GB PC4‑25600 SO‑DIMMs 		HDMI 2.0a, 2x DP 1.4 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), MiniDP 1.4 3×USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-A), 2×USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C) 1×2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) No
NUC11PAHi5 Yes (×1) Yes (×1)
NUC11PAKi7 NUC11PABi5 i7-1165G7 40 W Iris Xe (96 EU) 64 GB DDR4‑3200
via 2×32 GB PC4‑25600 SO‑DIMMs 		HDMI 2.0a, 2x DP 1.4 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), MiniDP 1.4 3×USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-A), 2×USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C) 1×2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) No
NUC11PAHi7 Yes (×1) Yes (×1)
Panther Canyon systems
Model Board Processor TDP GPU Included Memory Display External USB ports Networking Included Storage Internal 2.5 SATA
NUC11PAQi50WA NUC11PABi5 i5-1135G7 40 W Iris Xe (80 EU) 8 GB DDR4‑3200
via 2×4 GB PC4‑25600 SO‑DIMMs 		HDMI 2.0a, 2x DP 1.4 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), MiniDP 1.4 3×USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-A), 2×USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C) 1×2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 500 GB Yes (×1)
NUC11PAQi70QA NUC11PABi7 i7-1165G7 40 W Iris Xe (96 EU) 16 GB DDR4‑3200
via 2×8 GB PC4‑25600 SO‑DIMMs 		HDMI 2.0a, 2x DP 1.4 via USB-C (Thunderbolt 3), MiniDP 1.4 3×USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-A), 2×USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C) 1×2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 500 GB Yes (×1)

Intel eleventh generation NUC models, codenamed Tiger Canyon and marketed as NUC 11 Pro, is based on their Tiger Lake-U processors with a TDP of 15 or 28 W. They were launched on first quarter 2021.

Tiger Canyon kits
Model Board Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal M.2 slots Internal 2.5 SATA
NUC11TNKi3 NUC11TNBi3 i3-1115G4 15 W Intel UHD Graphics 64 GB DDR4‑3200
via 2×32 GB PC4‑25600 SO‑DIMMs 		2xHDMI 2.0b, 2xDP 1.4a via USB-C (w/Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4) 1×USB 2.0 (Type-A), 3×USB 3.2 (Type-A), 2×USB 4 (Type-C) 1×2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Yes (×1) No
NUC11TNHi3 Yes (×1) Yes (×1)
NUC11TNHi30L 3×USB 2.0 (Type-A), 3×USB 3.2 (Type-A), 2×USB 4 (Type-C) 2×2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×1)
NUC11TNKi5 NUC11TNBi5 i5-1135G7 28 W Iris Xe (80 EU) 64 GB DDR4‑3200
via 2×32 GB PC4‑25600 SO‑DIMMs 		2xHDMI 2.0b, 2xDP 1.4a via USB-C (w/Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4) 1×USB 2.0 (Type-A), 3×USB 3.2 (Type-A), 2×USB 4 (Type-C) 1×2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Yes (×1) No
NUC11TNHi5 Yes (×1) Yes (×1)
NUC11TNHi50L 3×USB 2.0 (Type-A), 3×USB 3.2 (Type-A), 2×USB 4 (Type-C) 2×2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×1)
NUC11TNKv5 NUC11TNBv5 i5-1145G7 28 W Iris Xe (80 EU) 64 GB DDR4‑3200
via 2×32 GB PC4‑25600 SO‑DIMMs 		2xHDMI 2.0b, 2xDP 1.4a via USB-C (w/Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4) 1×USB 2.0 (Type-A), 3×USB 3.2 (Type-A), 2×USB 4 (Type-C) 1×2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Yes (×1) No
NUC11TNHv5 Yes (×1) Yes (×1)
NUC11TNHv50L 3×USB 2.0 (Type-A), 3×USB 3.2 (Type-A), 2×USB 4 (Type-C) 2×2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×1)
NUC11TNKi7 NUC11TNBi7 i7-1165G7 28 W Iris Xe (96 EU) 64 GB DDR4‑3200
via 2×32 GB PC4‑25600 SO‑DIMMs 		2xHDMI 2.0b, 2xDP 1.4a via USB-C (w/Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4) 1×USB 2.0 (Type-A), 3×USB 3.2 (Type-A), 2×USB 4 (Type-C) 1×2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Yes (×1) No
NUC11TNHi7 Yes (×1) Yes (×1)
NUC11TNHi70L 3×USB 2.0 (Type-A), 3×USB 3.2 (Type-A), 2×USB 4 (Type-C) 2×2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×1)
NUC11TNKv7 NUC11TNBv7 i7-1185G7 28 W Iris Xe (96 EU) 64 GB DDR4‑3200
via 2×32 GB PC4‑25600 SO‑DIMMs 		2xHDMI 2.0b, 2xDP 1.4a via USB-C (w/Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4) 1×USB 2.0 (Type-A), 3×USB 3.2 (Type-A), 2×USB 4 (Type-C) 1×2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Yes (×1) No
NUC11TNHv7 Yes (×1) Yes (×1)
NUC11TNHv70L 3×USB 2.0 (Type-A), 3×USB 3.2 (Type-A), 2×USB 4 (Type-C) 2×2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Yes (×1) Yes (×1)

Jasper Lake (Atlas Canyon)

The UCFF system kit (NUC11ATKPE and NUC11ATKC4) models, codenamed Atlas Canyon, based on Pentium Silver & Celeron-branded Jasper Lake SoC 10 nm processor family. They were launched in Q1/2022.

RAM: DDR4-2933 1.2V SO-DIMM.

Atlas Canyon kits
Model Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal M.2 slots Internal 2.5 SATA
NUC11ATKPE Pentium Silver N6005 15 W UHD Graphics (32 EU) 32 GB DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, HDMI 2.0 × 1 USB 3.2 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) No
NUC11ATKC4 Celeron N5105 15 W UHD Graphics (24 EU) 32 GB DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, HDMI 2.0 × 1 USB 3.2 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) No
NUC11ATKC2 Celeron N4505 10 W UHD Graphics (16 EU) 32 GB DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, HDMI 2.0 × 1 USB 3.2 (×4) Gigabit Ethernet (×1), 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Yes (×1) No

Twelfth generation

Alder Lake

Intel released its 12th generation NUC compute elements in Q1 2022, code named Eden Bay. The complete kit was code named Dragon Canyon.[35] It uses 12th generation Intel CPUs. 12th generation also supports PCI Express Gen 5.

Dragon Canyon kits[36]
Model Processor TDP GPU Max RAM Display External USB ports Networking Internal M.2 slots Internal 2.5 SATA
NUC12EDBi9 i9-12900 65 W UHD Graphics 770 128 GB 2x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.0b 6×USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-A), 2×Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C) 1×2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 1×10 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Yes (×2) No
NUC12EDBi7 i7-12700 65 W UHD Graphics 770 128 GB 2x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.0b 6×USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-A), 2×Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C) 1×2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, 1×10 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Yes (×2) No

Intel twelfth generation NUC models, codenamed Wall Street Canyon and marketed as NUC 12 Pro, is based on their Alder Lake-P processors with a TDP of 35 W. They were launched on third quarter 2022.

Thirteenth generation (Vivid Canyon)

Intel® NUC 13 Pro Desk Edition and Intel® NUC 13 Pro released in Q2 2023.

Reception and ecosystem

The NUC was seen by some reviewers as Intel's response to (or adoption of) the Apple Mac Mini format,[37] although it is actually smaller, physically.[38][39] Given its kit nature, other reviewers have seen it as a more powerful Raspberry Pi,[40] particularly since the NUC boards could be bought without a case.[41] The NUC can also be seen as an extension or continuation of Intel's earlier mobile-on-desktop (MoDT) initiative that was spearheaded by AOpen as early as 2004.[42][43][44]

Most of the third-generation NUCs come in two case sizes, one with room for a 2.5-inch drive, and one without. The smaller case, although lacking room for a 2.5" drive, still has an internal SATA connector (including SATA power).[37][45][46][47] Some larger third-party cases have appeared that can fit such drives.[6]

The Intel case is actively cooled with a fan. Silent PC Review notes that “The original Intel NUC had "the distinction of being the quietest fan-cooled mini-computer we've come across." The NUC D54250WYK [Haswell-based], with the same cooling system, sounds exactly the same. In normal use, you can't hear the fan until your ear is inches from the unit.”[48] Nevertheless, passively cooled third-party cases have appeared on the market as well.[5] Larger or metallic third-party cases also provide lower operating temperatures.[49]

A review by the Tech Report of the pre-production 2012-vintage NUC found that the NUC would seize up after a few gigabytes were transferred over wireless and that the problem could be alleviated by better cooling of the NUC case. Intel later increased the default fan speed for production machines through a BIOS update (downloadable from Intel's web site for "early adopters").[50]

Regarding power consumption, in their review of the D54250WYK with a Haswell i5-4250, Silent PC Review concluded that "An idle power level of just 6 W and typical use power barely into two digits is very impressive in one sense; in another sense, it's what you find in current Ultrabooks using similar components."[51]

Other companies have subsequently adopted a form factor similar, but not identical, to Intel's NUC. For example, Gigabyte Technology launched their BRIX series, which attempts to differentiate itself using more powerful components, up to the i7-4770R processor, which embeds Intel Iris Pro Graphics.[52]

Operating system support

NUCs support UEFI compatible operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows, as well as most distributions of Linux. Additionally, they can be used for virtualization with a variety of different hypervisor hosts; multiple NUCs can be used together to create a home lab for learning purposes.[53][54]

It is technically possible, with some limitations in functionality, to install an unauthorized copy of MacOS on a NUC, creating a "Hackintosh". The pre-Haswell Core i3 and Core i5 NUCs will run OS X 10.9 Mavericks well.[citation needed]

Skylake and Broadwell-based NUC is also a supported device in Google Fuchsia OS.[55]

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