Mini PCs have gotten far more powerful to the point where they can be used for 3D rendering work. Though these are not nearly as powerful as some of the best workstations, with a good configuration, one of the better mini PCs can run rendering software.
Top Mini PCs for 3D Rendering
Intel NUC 11 Enthusiast
Specs: Intel Core i7, NVIDIA RTX 2060, 32GB RAM
Good for moderate 3D rendering projects, animation and modeling. The small size fits perfectly in limited-space work environments
Apple Mac Mini (M1)
M1 16GB RAM, 512GB
Good For: Casual 3D Modeling The M1 chip is very powerful for a tiny light, but complex scenes might overwhelm its capabilities.
HP Z2 Mini G5
Specs: Intel Xeon E, Nvidia Quadro T1000 and 32GB RAM
Best For: Hardworking professionals with a need for 3D rendering on the go. The Quadro GPU and Xeon CPU are for capable for 3D work.
MSI Cubi 5
The new Microsoft Surface laptop Go (spec: Intel Core i5, 16GB of RAM)
Best For: Entry level rendering or additional machine for basic 3D work. Low price point, however might not be able to handle high-end rendering tasks.
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