Intel Crams Core i7 With AMD Radeon RX Vega M Into Pint-Sized Hades Canyon NUC

by Brandon Hill — Sunday, January 07, 2018, 09:00 PM EDT

Today is Intel's coming out part for the new 8^th generation Core processors with on-package AMD Radeon RX Vega M graphics. It's the first [modern] collaboration between AMD and Intel for a high-performance processing package, and it looks like it will deliver some pretty stellar CPU and GPU performance for thin-and-light notebooks.

However, Intel isn't just targeting the mobile sector with these 8^th generation processors; it also has its eyes set on the desktop market. And to that end, the company has just pulled wraps of its next generation NUC.

Developed under the codename Hades Canyon, Intel promises that this will be the most powerful NUC that it has ever delivered to customers, and occupies a volume of just 1.2 liters, allowing it to fit into the tightest of quarters.

Intel will make this latest NUC available in two variants: the NUC8i7HNK and the NUC8i7HVK. The former makes use of an 8^th generation Core i7 processor with Radeon RX Vega M GL graphics (65W), while the latter uses an unlocked version of the Core i7 with Radeon RX Vega M GH graphics (100W). This version is specially aimed at overclocking enthusiasts.

Both pint-sized systems include dual Thunderbolt 3 ports and dual GbE ports for your connectivity needs. In addition, these systems are capable of simultaneously driving six monitors. And for the virtual reality (VR) fanatics out there, a front-mounted HDMI port is included to plug in your HTC Vive or Oculus Rift VR headset.