A new mini PC called the MINIX N304-AI has been unveiled, designed to run on-premises AI models without breaking the bank.
This new compact mini PC features an Intel Wildcat Lake processor, marking the debut of Intel’s low-power architecture and joining the trend of systems with built-in artificial intelligence. This small computer stands out for its extremely sleek design and simple yet effective active cooling system. It breaks from the fanless design of previous models to squeeze the most out of the hardware.
A suitable solution for users looking for an ultra-efficient desktop computer for everyday use, ideal for office tasks, web browsing, and light local AI workloads without constantly relying on cloud services.
MINIX N304-AI: a compact mini PC for AI
At its core, the device features the Intel Core 3 304 processor from the Wildcat Lake family, a 5-core, 5-thread chip (1 high-performance P-core and 4 low-power LP-E cores) that reaches frequencies of up to 4.3 GHz while consuming just 15W. In terms of graphics and AI, it features an Intel Xe3 graphics core that delivers 9 TOPS of performance, combined with the integrated 15 TOPS NPU to offer a total performance of 24 TOPS in artificial intelligence processing.
Notable features of its internal configuration include 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM soldered onto the board at a speed of 6400 MT/s and a single 512 GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD storage drive.
Other features
Finally, the MINIX N304-AI’s connectivity options are quite impressive given its size. Its chassis includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 digital video connections with support for resolutions up to 4K at 60 fps, and an impressive dual Gigabit Ethernet port system to ensure maximum stability on wired networks.
Wireless connectivity is limited to reliable Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 standards, all managed by the factory-installed Windows 11 Pro operating system to provide a seamless out-of-the-box experience.
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