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Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 vs AAEON (UP) UP Xtreme i11: Comparison
Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 and AAEON (UP) UP Xtreme i11 differ on cpu architecture: Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 at ARM, AAEON (UP) UP Xtreme i11 at x86. They match on has ai accelerator / npu and gpio header.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | CompuLab | UP |
| CPU Architecture | ARM | x86 |
| Memory | 1GB to 4GB LPDDR4 | 16 |
| Storage Type | eMMC | NVMe/M.2 |
| Has AI Accelerator / NPU | false | false |
| Wireless | WiFi 5 | WiFi 6 |
| GPIO Header | true | true |
| Price | $399 | 399 |
| Use Case | General Purpose | x86 Compatible |
| Model | IOT-GATE-iMX8 | UP Xtreme i11 |
| Processor | Quad-Core Cortex-A53 up to 1.5GHz | Intel Core i7-1165G7, Quad-Core x86 up to 4.7GHz |
| GPU | Vivante GC7000UL | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Storage | 8GB to 64GB eMMC | Optional 64/128GB eMMC + M.2 2280 NVMe slot |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Compulab IOT-GATE-iMX8 | AAEON (UP) UP Xtreme i11 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $399.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $399.00 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.
AAEON (UP) UP Xtreme i11
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The most powerful general-purpose x86 board in this roundup -- laptop-tier performance in SBC form, but priced and powered for industrial and prosumer projects, not casual hobbyists.