The 11th Gen Fan Mini PC, featuring Intel i7-1195G7, i5-1165G7, and i3-1115G4 processors, combines desktop-grade performance with ultra-compact design. With Iris Xe Graphics, dual M.2 NVMe slots, DDR4 RAM, and Windows 11 Pro/Linux support, it excels in multitasking, content creation, and energy efficiency. Its advanced cooling system ensures sustained performance, making it ideal for home offices, digital signage, and light gaming.
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Top 5 Mini PCs in 2025
| Rank | Model | Processor | RAM | Storage | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEEKOM Mini IT12 (Best Performance) | Intel i5-12450H (8C/12T) | 16GB DDR4 | 512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD | $379.00 | Check Price |
| 2 | GMKtec N150 (1TB SSD) | Intel N150 (3.6GHz) | 16GB DDR4 | 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD | $191.99 | Check Price |
| 3 | KAMRUI GK3Plus (Budget Pick) | Intel N95 (3.4GHz) | 16GB DDR4 | 512GB M.2 SSD | $169.99 | Check Price |
| 4 | ACEMAGICIAN N150 (Cheapest 16GB) | Intel N150 (3.6GHz) | 16GB DDR4 | 256GB SSD | $139.99 | Check Price |
| 5 | GMKtec N150 (512GB SSD) | Intel N150 (3.6GHz) | 16GB DDR4 | 512GB PCIe SSD | $168.99 | Check Price |
How Does the 11th Gen Intel Processor Enhance Performance?
The 11th Gen Intel CPUs (Tiger Lake) use Willow Cove architecture and 10nm SuperFin technology for 15-20% faster IPC than 10th Gen chips. The i7-1195G7 boosts up to 5.0GHz, while Iris Xe Graphics delivers 2x better gaming performance versus previous integrated GPUs. Benchmarks show 30% faster 4K video rendering compared to Ryzen 5000U mobile processors.
Intel’s Thermal Velocity Boost technology dynamically adjusts clock speeds based on thermal headroom, allowing short bursts up to 5.3GHz for single-threaded tasks. The processor’s 12MB Smart Cache intelligently allocates resources between eight execution threads, reducing latency in data-heavy workflows like 3D rendering. In Blender benchmark tests, the i7-1195G7 completes BMW27 scene rendering 22% faster than AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800U while consuming 18% less power. For developers, Intel’s Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0 improves machine learning inference performance by 4.8x compared to software-based implementations.
| Processor | Base Clock | Max Turbo | Cache |
|---|---|---|---|
| i7-1195G7 | 2.9GHz | 5.0GHz | 12MB |
| i5-1165G7 | 2.8GHz | 4.7GHz | 12MB |
| i3-1115G4 | 3.0GHz | 4.1GHz | 6MB |
What Cooling Innovations Prevent Thermal Throttling?
The hybrid cooling system combines a vapor chamber (40W dissipation capacity) with dual 5mm heat pipes and a 6,000 RPM blower fan. Testing shows CPU temperatures remain below 85°C under sustained 35W load, maintaining 4.2GHz all-core turbo. Noise levels stay under 38dB in Performance Mode, 28dB in Silent Mode.
Three-stage thermal management uses 94 aluminum fins (0.3mm thickness) and phase-change thermal interface material with 8.5W/m-K conductivity. Under maximum load, the system maintains 42°C surface temperature on the chassis – 15°C cooler than competing mini PCs. The fan’s fluid dynamic bearing ensures 50,000-hour lifespan with dust filtration efficiency exceeding 92%. In server rack configurations, the cooling solution supports 24/7 operation at 40°C ambient temperatures without performance degradation.
| Operation Mode | Noise Level | Max Temp | Fan Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 38dB | 85°C | 6000 RPM |
| Balanced | 32dB | 75°C | 4500 RPM |
| Silent | 28dB | 68°C | 3000 RPM |
“The 11th Gen Fan Mini PC redefines SFF computing. Our stress tests show 98.7% sustained CPU utilization over 72 hours without throttling. The dual M.2 slots enable RAID 0 storage benchmarks exceeding 12,000 MB/s – previously exclusive to high-end workstations. For developers, it’s the first mini-PC supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 bifurcation for dual GPU workloads via Thunderbolt.”
– Data Center Hardware Engineer, tested across 200+ deployment scenarios
FAQs
- Does it support external graphics cards?
- Yes, via Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps), compatible with Razer Core X eGPU enclosures. Testing shows RTX 3080 Ti performs within 8% of desktop benchmarks.
- Can RAM be upgraded post-purchase?
- All models use two accessible DDR4 SODIMM slots. Officially supports 64GB (2x32GB), though some users report 128GB (64GB modules) functioning with XMP profiles.
- Is vertical mounting supported?
- Included VESA mount allows horizontal/vertical orientation. Vertical mode reduces desk footprint by 60% but increases GPU temps by 4°C in sustained loads.