Intel NUC8i3CYSM
Intel

NUC8i3CYSM

CPU i3 8121U
GPU AMD Radeon 540
Max RAM 4GB
Drives 3
From $220
Seller Ebay

The Intel NUC8i3CYSM is a mini PC powered by the Intel i3 8121U (8th gen). It features 2 performance cores and 4 threads and a soldered CPU. Graphics are handled by the integrated AMD AMD Radeon 540. Supports up to 4GB of RAM at 2400 MT/s. Storage capacity of up to 3 drives including 1 NVMe, 1× 2.5" SATA. Networking features 1 Ethernet port (up to 1G). Dimensions: 117 × 112 × 51mm (0.67L). Uses a Brick PSU (90W), 15W TDP.

CPU & Performance

CPUi3 8121U
Generation8th
P-Cores2
Threads4
Single-core38
Multi-core6
Socket0

GPU

GPUAMD Radeon 540
Discrete GPUNo
Integrated GPUYes
eGPU supportNo

RAM

Max RAM4GB
Max speed2400 MT/s
ECC supportNo

Storage

Max drives3
NVMe slots1
Gen3 x41
2.5" SATA1
SD cardYes

Ports & Connectivity

Max displays2

Network

Max Ethernet1G
1G ports1
vProN

Physical

Dimensions117 × 112 × 51 mm
Volume0.67L
Fan size80mm

Power

TDP15W
PSU typeBrick
PSU90W

Additional

Recommended for office work, web browsing, media playback, light home or business use, local storage expansion, and very small desk setups. Consider Intel NUC8i3CYSM if you want a ultra-compact mini PC built around its listed Intel i3 8121U processor and AMD AMD Radeon 540 integrated GPU. It is less suitable for heavy gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads because no discrete or high-speed external GPU path is listed.

Intel NUC8i3CYSM features Intel i3 8121U with AMD AMD Radeon 540 integrated GPU, offering 1× 1G Ethernet and expanded internal storage. CPU details include 8th CPU generation, 2 performance cores, and 4 threads. Memory support includes up to 4GB RAMat 2400 MT/s. Storage support includes up to 3 storage drives including 1 NVMe SSD slot, 1× PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe, and 1× 2.5-inch SATA bay and SD card reader. Display support includes support for up to 2 displays. Networking includes 1× 1G Ethernet. Physical design includes a 117 × 112 × 51 mm chassis (0.67L). Cooling information lists 80 mm main fan. Power information lists Brick power supply rated at 90W and 15W TDP.

Based on its overall score of 152.2, Intel NUC8i3CYSM is positioned as a mainstream mini PC entry in this dataset; compare it against alternatives by CPU class, GPU type, memory ceiling, storage expansion, LAN, and port selection.

Notes

4GB RAM Max

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