Intel
Intel BNUC11TNHI50001-4366-213993 NUC 11 Pro Mini PC, i5-1135G7, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD
5120 x 2880i5-1135G732GB RAM32GB DDR42TB SSD
32GB DDR4 and a 2TB NVMe SSD unlock the i5-1135G7's full bandwidth, making this NUC 11 Pro a legitimate zero-footprint workstation.
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Overview
Key Features
【Upgraded】 Seal is opened for Hardware/Software upgrade only to enhance performance. No Display ; Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Wifi, Bluetooth 5.0, Ethernet LAN (RJ-45), No Webcam, .
【Powerful Performance with Intel Core i5-1135G7 Quad Core】 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 2.40GHz Processor (upto 4.2 GHz, 8MB Cache, 4-Cores, 8-Threads, ) ; Intel Iris Xe Integrated Graphics, .
【High Speed and Multitasking】 32GB DDR4 SODIMM; 120W Power Supply; Black Color, .
【Enormous Storage】 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD; 1 USB 2.0, 2 HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C), No Optical Drive, ., Windows 10 Home., 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from GreatPriceTech (Professionally upgraded by GreatPriceTech)
Includes Universal Dock D6000 (USB-C)(Supports upto 3 Displays;Max Resolution 5120 x 2880;Combo Audio, Speaker Out Port;USB 3.0 Type-A, USB-C (1 Power share);HDMI, Display Port, RJ-45)
Specifications
Processor
Intel Core i5-1135G7, 2.40GHz base / 4.2GHz boost, 8MB Cache, 4-Core/8-Thread
RAM
32GB DDR4 SO-DIMM
Storage
2TB PCIe NVMe SSD
Graphics
Intel Iris Xe (integrated)
Operating System
Windows 10 Home
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Bluetooth 5.0
Ethernet
RJ-45
Ports
1x USB 2.0, 2x HDMI, 2x Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C)
Power Supply
120W
Dimensions
4.61 x 4.61 x 2 inches
Weight
2.2 lb
Color
Black
Included Dock
Universal Dock D6000 (USB-C) — HDMI, DisplayPort, RJ-45, USB 3.0 Type-A, USB-C, Audio Combo; supports up to 3 displays at 5120x2880
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD delivers 3,000+ MB/s sequential read — approximately 6x faster than SATA-based NUC configurations, eliminating storage as a system bottleneck
- 32GB DDR4 enables practical dual-channel memory bandwidth for Iris Xe GPU allocation and supports light virtualization with multiple simultaneous VM instances
- Included D6000 Universal Dock (USB-C) adds triple-display support, RJ-45, USB 3.0, and USB-C in a single Thunderbolt 3 connection — a complete workstation expansion without purchasing additional accessories
- Wi-Fi 6 AX201 provides up to 2.4Gbps wireless throughput, appropriate for the bandwidth demands a 32GB RAM workstation generates in cloud-connected workflows
- 4.61 x 4.61 x 2-inch chassis at 2.2lb delivers a full Windows 10 Home workstation that occupies less desk space than most keyboards
👎 Cons
- i5-1135G7 single-core boost tops at 4.2GHz — a 500MHz ceiling below the i7-1165G7, which surfaces in sustained single-threaded workloads like certain compilation tasks or legacy single-threaded software
- Only one USB 2.0 port onboard (alongside two Thunderbolt 3) — connecting more than two USB-A peripherals requires the dock or an additional hub, adding cable management complexity
- Windows 10 Home rather than Pro omits BitLocker full-disk encryption, Remote Desktop host, and domain join capability — relevant limitations for business deployments requiring these features
- No onboard webcam means video conferencing requires an external USB camera — notable for a system positioned toward home and business users
- 120W power supply is external and brick-format — a minor ergonomic inconvenience compared to internal PSU desktop designs, but a relevant cable management factor in clean desk setups
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the real-world performance difference between the i5-1135G7 and the i7-1165G7 in NUC configurations?
The i5-1135G7 boosts to 4.2GHz versus the i7-1165G7's 4.7GHz, and shares the same Tiger Lake architecture and Iris Xe graphics. The practical gap is narrow for office workloads — the i5 sustains its boost clock nearly as long under light loads. The more significant differentiator in this specific configuration is the 32GB RAM and NVMe SSD, which remove the memory and storage bottlenecks that clip the i7 in lower-spec configurations.
Does 32GB DDR4 meaningfully improve Intel Iris Xe graphics performance?
Yes — Iris Xe is a unified memory architecture where GPU performance scales with available system RAM and memory bandwidth. With 32GB DDR4-3200 in dual-channel configuration (if populated correctly), Iris Xe can allocate a larger dedicated pool, improving frame rates in light gaming and GPU-accelerated compute tasks versus the same chip with 4GB or 8GB installed.
What sequential read/write speeds does the 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD provide?
PCIe NVMe SSDs at the 2TB tier typically deliver sequential read speeds of 3,000–3,500MB/s and write speeds of 2,500–3,200MB/s, depending on the specific drive installed. This is 6–7x faster than the SATA SSD used in lower-tier NUC11 configurations and eliminates storage as a bottleneck for OS responsiveness, large file operations, and VM workloads.
How many displays can be connected, and at what resolution?
The NUC 11 Pro supports up to three simultaneous displays: two via the onboard HDMI ports and one via Thunderbolt 3. The included D6000 Dock extends this further — it supports up to three additional displays via HDMI and DisplayPort outputs at resolutions up to 5120x2880, enabling a multi-monitor workstation configuration from a single Thunderbolt 3 connection.
Is this unit suitable for light virtualization workloads?
Yes — 32GB RAM is the threshold where running two or three simultaneous VMs (each with 6–8GB allocation) becomes practical on a Tiger Lake i5. The NVMe SSD's low-latency random I/O supports VM storage without the seek-time penalty of SATA or HDD-based VM disks. This makes the NUC11TNHi5 a legitimate light hypervisor host for developer environments or lab setups.
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