GMKtec's new NucBox G3 Ultra is a mini PC which will reintroduce a processor Intel discontinued years ago. That's a useful option for budget minded consumers, who want a reliable computing companion for their everyday tasks. The NucBox G3 Ultra is available on GMKtec's US site, suggesting the processor is still produced for specific purposes.
GMKtec releases a compact mini PC featuring a discontinued Intel Pentium Gold 7505 processor for $270
The core of this mini PC is Intel's Pentium Gold 7505 processor from Intel's 2020 Tiger Lake series. It's a dual core, quad thread CPU with a 3.5 GHz maximum boost clock speed. Instead of relying on a dedicated graphics card, the Pentium Gold 7505 uses Intel's integrated Intel UHD Graphics with 48 execution units.
Specifications
- Processor: Intel Pentium Gold 7505 (2 cores, 4 threads, 3.5 GHz boost)
- Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics (48 execution units)
- Memory: 16 GB LPDDR4-3200 (soldered)
- Storage: 256 GB SSD base, expandable via two M.2 slots
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Gigabit Ethernet, no USB-C
The mini PC has 16 GB of soldered-on-board LPDDR4-3200 RAM. The base model is equipped with a 256 GB SSD. GMKtec listed 512 GB and 1 TB versions in some regions.
The mini PC also has two M.2 2280 slots. One slot is for PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSDs up to 8 TB, while the other slot supports SATA SSDs up to 1 TB.
The NucBox G3 Ultra's connectivity doesn't offer any modern USB-C ports. Instead, users will find three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports and a USB 2.0 Type-A port. The mini PC also has Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and gigabit Ethernet.
There are two HDMI 2.0 ports and a 3.5mm audio jack. The mini PC's dimensions are 114 x 106 x 44 mm. It weighs 280 grams.
The NucBox G3 Ultra comes with Windows 11 Pro. GMKtec offers three customizable power profiles for the mini PC. They offer 8 W, 10 W and 15 W power. The mini PC costs $270 in the US with 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD.
Source: NotebookCheck
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