Intel
Intel BNUC11TNHI50001-4366-227855 NUC 11 Pro i5 32GB 512GB SSD Mini Desktop
5120 x 2880i5-1135G732GB DDR4512GB SSD120W
Quad-core Tiger Lake performance meets full-size docking in a 4x4-inch footprint — the NUC 11 Pro turns any desk into a triple-display 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】 512GB SATA SSD; 1 USB 2.0, 2 HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C), No Optical Drive, ., Windows 11 Pro., 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, 2.40 GHz base / 4.20 GHz boost, 4 cores / 8 threads, 8MB cache
Memory
32GB DDR4 SO-DIMM dual-channel
Storage
512GB SATA SSD
Graphics
Intel Iris Xe integrated (Gen12)
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Bluetooth 5.0
Wired Networking
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
Ports (unit)
1x USB 2.0, 2x HDMI, 2x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)
Dock Included
Universal Dock D6000 (USB-C)
Dock Display Output
Up to 3 displays, max 5120x2880
Dock Ports
USB 3.0 Type-A, USB-C (1x power share), HDMI, DisplayPort, RJ-45, combo audio
Power Supply
120W
Color
Black
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- i5-1135G7 boosts to 4.2 GHz across 4 cores, handling multithreaded office and light creative workloads without thermal throttling in the compact chassis.
- 32GB dual-channel DDR4 feeds the Iris Xe GPU its maximum bandwidth, improving integrated graphics performance by up to 50% vs. single-channel.
- Bundled D6000 dock adds triple-display support, USB-A/C ports, and RJ-45 without requiring separate purchase — meaningful real dollar value.
- Wi-Fi 6 AX201 provides 2.4 Gbps theoretical throughput and lower latency on congested networks compared to Wi-Fi 5 adapters.
- Two Thunderbolt 3 ports support 40 Gbps transfers and daisy-chaining external storage or displays from a single cable.
👎 Cons
- SATA SSD rather than NVMe limits sequential read/write to ~550 MB/s — a PCIe 3.0 NVMe drive at the same capacity would be roughly 5x faster.
- 53W package TDP means sustained all-core workloads will see clock speeds pull back under prolonged CPU+GPU simultaneous load.
- Only one USB 2.0 Type-A port on the unit itself — peripheral-heavy desks will depend heavily on the dock for USB-A connectivity.
- Iris Xe integrated graphics has no dedicated VRAM and cannot run modern GPU-accelerated workflows like video encoding acceleration at scale.
- Seal-opened upgrade unit means original retail packaging and warranty chain are broken; warranty is through reseller, not Intel directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the i5-1135G7 actually deliver in day-to-day performance?
The i5-1135G7 is a 10nm Tiger Lake quad-core running at 2.4 GHz base with a 4.2 GHz boost across all four cores. That translates to snappy office workloads, fluid browser-based apps, and capable light content creation — it benchmarks above 8th/9th Gen H-series chips at the same TDP.
Will this bottleneck on graphics-intensive tasks?
Yes, for GPU-heavy work. Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics shares system memory and maxes out around 4K video playback and light 3D tasks. It is not suited to gaming or GPU-accelerated rendering. For 2D productivity, digital signage, and business workflows it is more than adequate.
How many displays can I run, and at what resolution?
The NUC itself supports two displays via its 2x HDMI ports. With the bundled D6000 USB-C dock added, you can drive up to three simultaneous displays at resolutions up to 5120x2880, connecting via the dock's HDMI and DisplayPort outputs.
Does the 32GB DDR4 configuration leave room for future upgrades?
The NUC 11 Pro accepts two SO-DIMM DDR4 slots with a maximum of 64GB. This unit ships at 32GB, which is the dual-channel sweet spot for Iris Xe graphics — both slots are occupied, so upgrading requires replacing both sticks.
Is the 512GB SATA SSD the only storage option, and can I expand it?
The unit ships with a SATA SSD. The NUC 11 chassis also includes an M.2 2280 slot supporting PCIe NVMe, which may be available for a second drive depending on the specific configuration. Verify slot availability before purchasing an expansion drive.
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