Intel's Flagship Broadwell 'Rock Canyon' NUC Features Iris 6100 Graphics and 4K Resolution with 28W TDP

The publication FanlessTech recently posted an exclusive slice on an upcoming Intel Broadwell NUC. This ane is particularly special because information technology not merely supports 4K resolution but also houses the Iris Pro 6100 Graphics, an iGPU from Intel of really awesome power. This is peachy news for casual gamers because the presence of a DX12 capable iGPU in such a modest package will definitely pack quite the (value) punch.

Iris1 Slide courtesy of Fanless Tech

Iris 6100 Graphics peaks from backside Intel'south new Broadwell Flagship NUC

The NUC5i7RYH will feature an i7-5557U, dual-channel one.35V DDR3L SODIMMs (1333/1600/1866 MHz, upward to 16GB) one mini HDMI 1.4a, one mini DisplayPort ane.two and iv USB 3.0 ports (i charging capable). Interestingly, the TDP is actually 28W which is a bit higher than the boilerplate (15W). With most double the TDP, this fanless NUC is going to need one hell of a passive libation and will most definitely be the flagship SKU. According to the source, one such super case is in the works. Iris2

The NUC5i7RYH is part of the Rock Canyon flagship platform and will exist the highest end part in Intel's offerings. Information technology appears to be the only unit with TD of 28Ws, which can be excepted given the generous amount of graphical power on lath. Another reason could exist the fact that there had been reports suggesting that Broadwell was facing power problems with higher current needed to maintain high clocks. If that is true than the balance of the Broadwell offerings will clock in at 28W likewise, which seems unlikely to me.

The NUC will launch old in Q2 2022, before which the Pre Production sample will ship to reviewers. This piffling box volition be ideal for a serious HTPC that should have the potential to non only offer seamless blue-ray playback but be able to run casual games as well. The ultra small form factor besides makes it platonic for office applications allowing Intel to position itself against Apple's Mac Mini. The Adjacent Unit of Computing platform has incredible potential and could turn out to be a major income source for Intel if they play their cards right.