Built on Intel’s newest 18A process node, the Beelink EQi Wildcat Lake Core™ 3 304 proves that a small, low-power chip can still deliver serious connectivity and everyday performance. With dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, 10G+2.5G networking, and on-device AI compute, this is a mini PC aimed at power users, IT professionals and homelabbers who care as much about ports and efficiency as raw core count.
Key Features
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Intel® Core™ 3-304 “Wildcat Lake” Processor — Built on Intel’s cutting-edge 18A process, this 5-core / 5-thread chip boosts up to 4.3GHz. It trades raw core count for exceptional efficiency, translating into lower power draw and cooler, quieter running than older-generation chips with similar performance.
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24 TOPS On-Device AI — The integrated Xe3-LPG graphics and NPU deliver up to 24 TOPS of local AI compute, enough to handle lightweight AI-assisted tasks like background blur, noise suppression and Windows Studio Effects without sending data to the cloud.
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Flexible High-Speed Memory — Choose between onboard LPDDR5 5600MT/s for compact, stable performance, or an expandable DDR5 5600MT/s SO-DIMM slot supporting up to 64GB — both fast enough for demanding multitasking and light AI workloads.
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Dual 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 Ports — Two full-spec Thunderbolt 4 interfaces support external GPU enclosures, high-speed storage, docking stations and additional displays with DisplayPort 1.4 — a connectivity tier rarely found on mini PCs at this price point.
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10G + 2.5G Dual LAN — A 10 Gigabit Ethernet port alongside a 2.5 Gigabit port makes this an excellent choice for anyone running NAS backups, large file transfers, or a segmented home/office network, with network isolation for added security.
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512GB UFS 3.1 Storage + Dual M.2 Expansion — Fast built-in UFS 3.1 flash delivers instant boot-up, while two additional M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slots (up to 4TB each) leave plenty of room to grow.
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Integrated 85W PSU & Near-Silent Cooling — A single-cable power design and quiet operation around 32dB keep this machine unobtrusive whether it’s on a desk or tucked away as a network endpoint.
Why Choose the EQi Wildcat Lake 304
This is a mini PC for people who read spec sheets. The headline here isn’t a huge core count — it’s what Intel’s 18A process and the Wildcat Lake platform enable around that CPU: genuine 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 connectivity (x2), a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port, and on-device AI acceleration, all in a chassis that stays quiet and power-efficient. For IT professionals and homelab enthusiasts, that combination opens up real possibilities — a fast 10GbE bridge for a NAS, an efficient always-on automation node, or a compact workstation that can drive high-bandwidth external storage and multiple displays over Thunderbolt without a discrete GPU anywhere in sight.
It’s also a smart pick for anyone who wants a genuinely modern, efficient desktop replacement rather than the fastest possible chip. The 5-core/5-thread Core 3 304 won’t out-benchmark a flagship H-series processor, but it doesn’t need to — for browsing, office work, media playback and everyday multitasking, it’s plenty, and it does it while running cooler and quieter than older, hungrier silicon.
Whether your priority is the 10GbE port for network storage, the dual Thunderbolt 4 ports for docking and expansion, or simply wanting to be an early adopter of Intel’s latest 18A manufacturing process in a genuinely practical desktop form factor, the EQi Wildcat Lake 304 delivers connectivity most mini PCs simply don’t offer.
Specifications
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CPU: Intel® Core™ 3-304, 5 cores / 5 threads, up to 4.3GHz, Intel 18A process
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GPU / AI: Intel Xe3-LPG graphics; up to 24 TOPS on-device AI compute
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Memory: 16GB LPDDR5 (onboard) or 24GB/32GB DDR5 (SO-DIMM, expandable to 64GB), 5600MT/s
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Storage: 512GB UFS 3.1 built-in, plus dual M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 expansion slots (up to 4TB each)
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Networking: 10GbE + 2.5GbE dual LAN, Wi-Fi 6 (MT7922), Bluetooth 5.2
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Ports: Dual Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, DP 1.4), 1x HDMI (4K @ 60Hz); triple display support
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Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
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Cooling: Near-silent design, ~32dB operation
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Power Supply: Integrated 85W PSU, 100-240V AC input
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Dimensions: 126 x 126 x 44.2mm (without rubber feet), 500g
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Extras: Wake-on-LAN and Auto Power On support
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