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Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 vs Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element: Comparison
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 and Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element differ on cpu architecture: Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 at ARM, Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element at x86. On price, Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 sits at $399.00 against $1,349.00 for Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CompuLab | Intel |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | x86 |
| Memory | 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4 | Up to 64GB DDR5 SODIMM |
| Storage Type | eMMC | NVMe/M.2 |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | false |
| Wireless | WiFi 5 | WiFi 6E |
| GPIO Header | true | false |
| Price | $399 | $1,349 (Compute Element card only) |
| Use Case | General Purpose | x86 Compatible |
| Model | IOT-GATE-iMX8 | NUC13RNGi9 Compute Element |
| SoC | NXP i.MX 8M Quad | Intel Core i9-13900K |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz | 8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores (24C/32T) up to 5.8GHz |
| GPU | Vivante GC7000UL | Intel UHD Graphics 770 (discrete GPU via PCIe x16 in host chassis) |
| Storage | 8GB to 64GB eMMC | 2x M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe slots |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet, RS485, CAN bus, digital I/O, optional 4G/LTE, wide 9-36V DC input | 2.5GbE, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe x16 slot (via Extreme chassis) for discrete GPU |
| Operating System | Debian, Yocto Linux | Windows 11, Linux |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 | Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $399.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $1,349.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
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Verdict
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely industrial-grade gateway for automation deployments, priced and built for reliability over raw performance.
Intel NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element
8.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Exceptional performance for its niche — small-form-factor gaming/workstation upgrades — but not a typical SBC use case or budget.
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