Intel NUC 11 (RNUC11BTMi70000) vs ASUS NUC 16 NUC16GDK (NUC12WSHi7)
Comparison summary
- For performance ASUS NUC 16 NUC16GDK has a lot better performing processor. It also has more memory.
- The computers have different operating systems, Intel NUC 11 has Windows 10 Pro and NUC 16 NUC16GDK has Windows 11 Pro.
- For displaying graphics NUC 11 has a lot faster graphics card.
- NUC 16 NUC16GDK is slimmer and smaller in size.
- NUC 11 is cheaper.
Intel NUC 11 (RNUC11BTMi70000)
ASUS NUC 16 NUC16GDK (NUC12WSHi7)
Compare specifications
| Intel NUC 11 (RNUC11BTMi70000) | ASUS NUC 16 NUC16GDK (NUC12WSHi7) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7-11700B | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. Read more | |
| 16gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Intel Arc B390 |
| Weight | |
| - | 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.26 x 12.51 x 5.07 inches | 4.6 x 4.4 x 2 inches |
| (33.68 x 31.78 x 12.88 cm) | (11.68 x 11.18 x 5.08 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| December 20, 2025 | August 26, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,689.00 | $1,799.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,689.00 | $1,799.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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Intel NUC 11 (RNUC11BTMi70000) summary
Intel NUC 11 is a gaming computer with Windows 10 Pro released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB GPU which is fine for playing games. You can play 70% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The computer doesn't come with the top Intel CPU and also less memory than it's rivals for its price.
ASUS NUC 16 NUC16GDK (NUC12WSHi7) summary
ASUS NUC 16 NUC16GDK is a gaming computer with Windows 11 Pro released in 2026. It has a great Intel CPU plus a decent amount of memory for its price. The computer has the Intel Arc B390 GPU which is unimpressive for gaming. You can play some games published this year using lower graphics settings, but you should check for games you want to run.
Intel NUC 16 Pro, ASUS NUC 16 NUC16GDK, Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Grand Canyon Mini Computer, cTDP 65W, 16 Cores, 16 Threads, 18MB Cache, Intel Arc B390 GPU,32GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Win 11 Pro
【Latest 16th Generation Intel Core CPU】
【Powerful Capacity, Flexible Storage Expansion & OS】
【Rich interfaces, more possibilities】
【Bluetooth 5.2 and Support Wi Fi 6 wireless network】
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