Intel NUC 8 redefines what a mini PC is capable of. The revolutionary combination of an 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8809G processor and AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH graphics delivers the performance powerful enough for 4K video rendering, AAA games, VR and other intensive tasks. The redesigned thermal solution and small form factor make it fit any space and any application. A wide range of ports, including two USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports, enables connectivity with various peripherals today and tomorrow. Add your own DDR4 memory,* up to two M.2 solid-state drives* and operating system* to turn Intel NUC 8 into an ultimate computing platform.
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Experience extreme with the newest Intel NUC kit, completely unlocked and ready for overclocking so you have the high performance you need for immersive virtual reality adventure.
Built with an unlocked 8th gen Intel Core i7 processor that's ready for overclocking and Radeon RX Vega* M graphics to help you clearly see every single movement, the Intel NUC8i7HVK kit is optimized to give you every GHz of performance you need for extreme experience in the virtual world. There's room for up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM and two M.2 slots for SSDs, so you can store data locally and load maps fast.
Dream with your eyes open with the newest VR-optimized Intel NUC with Radeon graphics that lets you play your AAA games and bring virtual reality from the backroom to the living room.
With an unlocked 8th gen Intel Core i7 processor and Radeon RX Vega M graphics with 4GB of dedicated high-bandwidth memory, the Intel NUC8i7HVK kit delivers graphics required for immersive virtual reality. On-board Intel® graphics assist in streaming video during live gameplay, while the discrete third-party graphics handle your high-performance gaming.
The smallest VR-optimized package available today means that you can set your Intel NUC out sight in your living room or drop it into your backpack and head off to a LAN party—no heavy lifting required.
With a redesigned thermal solution and chassis, the Intel NUC8i7HVK is designed and optimized to be the smallest VR package available today. At just 1.2 liters, the Intel NUC kit packs all the performance of a desktop tower in a device that can fit in the palm of your hand and uses less power than your average gaming desktop PC.
| INTELNUC PRODUCT |
INTELNUC KIT NUC8i7HNK (65 WATTS) |
INTELNUC KIT NUC8i7HVK (100 WATTS) |
|---|---|---|
| PROCESSOR | 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8705G Processor with Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics | 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8809G Processor with Radeon RX Vega M GH Graphics - Unlocked! |
| processor speed | 3.1GHz Base Clock, 4.1GHz Turbo | 3.1GHz Base Clock, 4.2GHz Turbo |
| MEMORY | Dual-Channel DDR4 2400+ SODIMM Up to 32GB | Dual-Channel DDR4 2400+ SODIMM Up to 32GB |
| GRAPHICS | 4GB Radeon RX Vega M GL | 4GB Radeon RX Vega M GH |
| AUDIO | 7.1 Digital Audio, 3.5mm Front Headset Jack, 3.5mm Rear Speaker/TOSLINK Combo Jack | 7.1 Digital Audio, 3.5mm Front Headset Jack, 3.5mm Rear Speaker/TOSLINK Combo Jack |
| PERIPHERAL CONNECTIVITY | 2x Thunderbolt 3 Type-C, 5x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x LAN, 2x Mini DisplayPort, 2x HDMI 2.0b | 2x Thunderbolt 3 Type-C, 5x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x LAN, 2x Mini DisplayPort, 2x HDMI 2.0b |
| STORAGE | 2x M.2 22x80 SSD NVMe and SATA | 2x M.2 22x80 SSD NVMe and SATA |
| NETWORKING | Intel Wireless-AC 8265 M.2 22x30 Card, Intel Wired i210-AT and i219-LM | Intel Wireless-AC 8265 M.2 22x30 Card, Intel Wired i210-AT and i219-LM |
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Intel technologies' features and benefits depend on system configuration and may require enabled hardware, software or service activation. Performance varies depending on system configuration. No computer system can be absolutely secure. Check with your system manufacturer or retailer or learn more at intel.com. Thunderbolt 3 provides DisplayPort, which can natively connect to all displays with DisplayPort and mini-DisplayPort, and via adapters can connect to all other modern display interfaces, including HDMI, DVI and VGA.
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Altering clock frequency or voltage may damage or reduce the useful life of the processor and other system components, and may reduce system stability and performance. Product warranties may not apply if the processor is operated beyond its specifications. Check with the manufacturers of system and components for additional details.
Intel is a sponsor and member of the BenchmarkXPRT Development Community, and was the major developer of the XPRT family of benchmarks. Principled Technologies is the publisher of the XPRT family of benchmarks. You should consult other information and performance tests to assist you in fully evaluating your contemplated purchases.
Intel technologies' features and benefits depend on system configuration and may require enabled hardware, software or service activation. Performance varies depending on system configuration. No computer system can be absolutely secure. Check with your system manufacturer or retailer or learn more at intel.com. Thunderbolt 3 provides DisplayPort, which can natively connect to all displays with DisplayPort and mini-DisplayPort, and via adapters can connect to all other modern display interfaces, including HDMI, DVI and VGA.
Copyright © 2018 Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Core, and Thunderbolt are trademarks of Intel Corporation and its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
Pros: - Unlocked CPU - Quite - Runs surprising cool - Lot of I/O ports
Cons: Future possible Con: - Fingers crossed that Intel frequently provides updated the Radeon RX drivers
Overall Review: I've owned a few NUCs in recent years and have had positive experiences so when it was time to replace my aging desktop rig (i7-4770k) I decided to give the NUC8i7HVK a shot. I've had this NUC for almost a week now and its met my expectations. I am primarily using the AMD GPU for 4k video trans-coding and IMO performance could be better. As of this review the Radeon drivers provided by Intel were released on 4/13. I have to believe GPU performance will increase with new drivers. As new games get released the hope is that Intel will be lock-step with releasing updated drivers.