Specs & Power Consumption: Intel NUC 11 Pro (i5-1135G7)

Partially verified data Intel Core i5-1135G7

Intel NUC 11 Pro (i5-1135G7): 11W idle and 49W under load (measured), 1x 2.5GbE, up to 64 GB RAM. VESA mount behind your monitor.

Technical specifications

Idle [source]11 W

Under load [source]49 W

Estimated 24/7 average18.6 W

Yearly cost (€0.25/kWh)40.73 €

Average based on 80% of the time at idle and 20% under load, running 24/7: 163 kWh/year. Adjust the inputs to match your usage:

Energy: 163 kWh/year · Cost: 40.73 €/year (3.39 €/month)

Footprint 117 × 112 mm, 37 mm tall (about 0.48 litres).
Supports VESA mounting (75/100 mm bracket): attach it behind your monitor or under the desk to free up space. Keep the front USB ports and power button reachable.
When VESA-mounted, keep the vents clear: leave at least 1-2 cm between the case and the monitor.

Active cooling: nearly silent at idle, the fan is audible under sustained load.
Clean dust from the vents every 6-12 months to keep temperatures and power draw low.

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Idle power: 11 W — servethehome.com (measured review, checked on 2026-06-02)
Load power: 49 W — servethehome.com (measured review, checked on 2026-11-06)
Dimensions: 117 × 112 × 37 mm — intel.com (official source, checked on 2026-11-06)
VESA support: Yes — intel.com (official source, checked on 2026-11-06)

Estimated from the CPU class and measurements of similar models: max RAM, network ports. Always check the manufacturer's spec sheet.

Real-world power draw varies with OS, RAM, drives, peripherals and BIOS settings.