GPD’s MicroPC, one of the better options if you’re looking for a pre-built cyberdeck-esque device, has now been upgraded, with help from an Intel Core 3 N350. Previously, the unit came with either an Intel N250 or Core i3-N300. This upgrade brings a 100MHz increase to the boost clock over the Core i3-N300, with a 0.1GHz boost in the integrated graphics clocks.
Because we love a good data table, here’s a quick rundown on the processor differences (eschewing some data that is the same across all 3, data sourced from Intel);
| Intel Processor N250 | Intel Core i3-N300 | Intel Core 3 N350 | |
| Architecture | Twin Lake | Alder Lake-N | Twin Lake |
| Core Config | 4C 4T | 8C 8T | 8C 8T |
| TDP (Base Power) | 6 W | 7 W | 7 W |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Cache | 6 MB Intel Smart Cache | 6 MB Intel Smart Cache | 6 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Max Memory Support | 16 GB LPDDR5 4800 MT/s | 16 GB LPDDR5 4800 MT/s | 16 GB LPDDR5 4800 MT/s |
| GPU Name | Intel Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Max Dynamic Frequency | 1.25 GHz | 1.25 GHz | 1.35 GHz |
The display remains the same, a 7″ 1920 x 1080 LTPS touchscreen running at 60Hz. Brightness is reported at 500 nits. The MicroPC 2 is still around 490 grams, and measures in at an itty bitty 171.2 × 110.8 × 23.5 mm (0.45 Litres).
Storage can be selected at time of purchase, with between a 512 GB to a 4TB PCIe 3.0 2280 drive depending on your budget, and with Windows 11 Home pre-installed. 8 TB drives are supported, but you’ll have to bring your own to the party.
Networking is in the form of WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, or a 2.5Gbps RJ45 ethernet port for when you really need to jack into the matrix. A pair of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, two USB-C ports, a HDMI 2.1 port, a 3.5mm headphone & mic combo jack and a microSD reader round out connectivity. Power is supplied internally with a 27.5 Wh battery, which can be re-juiced with 45w USB-PD charging.
Prices start at US$730 for the i3-N300 model with 512 TB storage and 16GB RAM, and can roll all the way up to US$1273 for a max spec Core 3 N350/ 16GB RAM / 4 TB storage model.
Source: VideoCardz
