Summary

DROIX blog review of the beelink-sei-11-pro mini PC with Intel Core i5-11320H processor. Includes system benchmarks, gaming benchmarks, gameplay tests, and emulator performance.

Key Specs

SpecDetail
CPUIntel Core i5-11320H, 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 4.5 GHz, 35 W TDP
GPUIntel Iris Xe, up to 1.35 GHz
RAM16 GB DDR4 dual channel (max 64 GB)
Storage500 GB M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD (max 2 TB) + 2.5” HDD/SSD bay
ConnectivityGigabit Ethernet, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2
OSWindows 11
Dimensions4.9 x 4.4 x 1.5 in (12.6 x 11.3 x 4.0 cm)
Weight439 g
Ports2x USB 3.0, 1x USB-C (front); 2x USB 2.0, 2x HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet (rear); 3.5 mm headphone
Fan noiseMax 55 dB (Cinebench 10 min)
TemperatureMax 60 C (Cinebench 10 min, tested at 23 C ambient)

System Benchmarks

BenchmarkSEi 11 PROSEi 10 i5SER4
PassMark411822894484
PCMark492536355224
3DMark14027001209
Cinebench4906N/A6653
CrystalDiskMark2490 / 1933 MB/s2490 / 1711 MB/s2559 / 1835 MB/s
PriceGBP 499.95GBP 499.95GBP 509.00

57%, 30%, and 66% improvement over SEi 10 i5 on first three tests. SER4 (AMD) 5-30% ahead of SEi 11.

Gaming Benchmarks (all at 720p)

GameSettingsFPS
Forza Horizon 5Very Low59 avg
Street Fighter VMaximum60 (720p); ~34 (1080p)
Final Fantasy XIVMaximum4923 score (Very Good)
Shadow of the Tomb RaiderLow44 avg
Cyberpunk 2077Low25 avg

Gameplay Tests

GameResolutionSettingsFPS
TMNT Shredder’s Revenge4KStandard60
Dead Cells4KDefault60
You Suck At Parking1080pStandard60 (30 at 4K)
Metal Hellsinger720pLow~30

Emulation Results

SystemEmulatorPerformance
PS2PCSX2Full FPS, no issues, can increase rendering
3DSCitraMixed; shader cache lag on first play
GameCube/WiiDolphinSpot on, no major issues
PSPPPSSPPGod of War mostly solid 60 FPS
PS3RPCS3Wipeout HD at 30 FPS cap has occasional drops; depends on game

Reviewer Conclusion

Capable of light gaming at decent frame rates despite not being a gaming mini PC. Good value compared to AMD SER4 equivalent. SEi 11 PRO recommended for budget-conscious buyers.