Only two cores, so generally speaking this NUC performs only marginally better than the i5 version and significantly worse than the previous 6th generation i7 based model. Graphics performance is only just adequate. Fan noise is extreme.OK for very very basic office use. If you just feel like spending a few extra bucks, sure, go ahead and get this. If you want some power, go for 6th gen or if those aren't major concerns,  just opt for the cheaper i5 version....or see what the 8th gen is likeUnit smelled of mildew when it arrivedHad to forgo using a 500gb Samsung EVO NVMe I had on hand for a Kingston NVMe because of non-compatibilityNot terribly stable, though I'm using only Intel approved componentsBluetooth is iffy sometimesIris Pro Graphics, ummm....yeah, not great.