What is the Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast?
The Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast is a compact mini PC kit, codenamed "Serpent Canyon". Its processor is the 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H, which has 6 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores (14 cores, 20 threads). Its maximum turbo frequency is up to 4.7 GHz, and it has a 24 MB Intel Smart Cache. The kit includes an Intel Arc mobile GPU, Thunderbolt 4, and Wi-Fi 6E.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-12700H |
| Cores / Threads | 6P + 8E cores, 20 threads |
| Max Turbo Frequency | Up to 4.7 GHz |
| Cache | 24 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Graphics | Intel Arc mobile GPU |
| Connectivity | Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6E |
Use Cases
The NUC 12 Enthusiast suits users who need desktop-class performance in a small footprint. Typical uses include gaming, content creation, and office or home-office work. Because it is a compact kit, it fits in tight spaces where a full tower PC does not.
Thinvent Products with 12th Gen Intel Core Processors
Thinvent does not include the Intel Core i7-12700H processor in its range. Thinvent products that use 12th Gen Intel Core processors are listed below:
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Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P (12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 12 MB cache), available with 16 GB or 32 GB DDR4 RAM and 512 GB or 1 TB SSD.
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Thinvent Industrial PC IPC5 with Intel Core i7-1255U (10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB cache), with Dual LAN and 16 GB or 32 GB DDR4 RAM.
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Thinvent Aero Mini PC with Intel Core i3-1215U (6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 MB cache), with 8 GB DDR4 RAM and 256 GB SSD.
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Thinvent Industrial PC IPC3 with Intel Core i3-1215U (6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 MB cache), with 8 GB DDR4 RAM and 256 GB SSD, running Ubuntu Linux.
