GMKtec EVO-T2

Updated on September 24, 2026

The GMKtec EVO-T2 is one of the first mini PCs built on Intel’s Panther Lake platform and its 18A (1.8nm) process. The Core Ultra X9 388H pairs its CPU cores with an Arc B390 integrated GPU and an NPU 5 for a combined 180 TOPS of AI compute, aimed at people who want to run large models on hardware they own instead of renting cloud time. The Arc B390 carries 12 Xe3 cores, and two M.2 slots with PCIe 5.0 support plus Phison’s aiDAPTIV+ technology handle AI model storage and loading. All of it fits in the same compact chassis as the EVO-T1 predecessor.

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	GMKtec EVO-T2
Price	List Price: $1,899.00 Amazon Prices: Loading prices...
Version	64GB/1TB/Core Ultra X7 358H
Performance Rating	10.3
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro
Processor	Sixteen-core 1.90 Ghz (max 4.80 Ghz) Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
GPU	Integrated Intel Arc B390
RAM	64 GB LPDDR5X, 2-channel (LPDDR5X-8533 soldered)
Internal Storage	1 TB NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD
Dimensions width x length x thickness	6.06 x 5.94 x 2.9 inches (153.92 x 150.88 x 73.66 mm)
Weight	2.05 lbs (0.93 kg)
WiFi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.4
Ethernet	2 Ethernet ports at 10 Gbps
HDMI	2 Full-Size HDMI Ports
DisplayPort	DP Alt Mode via 2x USB4 ports (up to 8K@60Hz)
VGA	No VGA Ports
USB Ports	1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3, 2 USB-C (2 USB4) Front: 1x USB4 (100W PD + DP Alt Mode), 2x USB-A 3.2, 1x USB-A 2.0. Rear: 1x USB4
Thunderbolt Ports	No
OCuLink	OCuLink Gen4x4 for external GPU
Internal SATA Ports	No SATA ports
Card Reader	No Card Reader
Headphone Jack	combo
Fanless	No
VESA Mount	Yes
In the Box	Power adapter, VESA mounting bracket, HDMI cable, user manual
Expandability	64GB LPDDR5X-8533 soldered (not upgradable). Dual M.2 NVMe slots (PCIe 5.0 + PCIe 4.0, up to 16TB total). OCuLink Gen4x4 for eGPU.

Four 4K displays, OCuLink, and 64GB you cannot change

The case measures 6.06 x 5.94 x 2.90 inches and weighs just over 2 pounds, the same footprint as its predecessor, and it keeps VESA mount compatibility for behind-the-monitor placement. Cooling comes from a dual-fan and vapor chamber design rated for up to 60W sustained power output, with configurable TDP modes up to 80W for peak performance. The front panel carries a USB4 port with 100W Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alt Mode alongside two USB-A 3.2 ports and one USB-A 2.0. The rear adds a second USB4 port, dual HDMI 2.1, both Ethernet jacks, OCuLink, and a combo audio jack, and the HDMI and USB4 outputs together drive up to four displays at 4K.

GMKtec sells the box with Intel’s Core Ultra X9 388H or Core Ultra X7 358H, both 16-core processors arranged with 4 performance cores, 8 efficiency cores, and 4 low-power efficiency cores. The flagship X9 boosts to 5.1 GHz while the X7 reaches 4.8 GHz. Panther Lake spreads 180 TOPS of heterogeneous AI compute across the NPU 5, the Arc B390’s 12 Xe3 GPU cores, and the CPU cores themselves. According to WCCFTech, the system can run models with 70 billion parameters locally, using the 64GB of LPDDR5X-8533 memory and Phison’s aiDAPTIV+ SSD technology that intelligently pages model weights between memory and storage. GMKtec bundles its own “GMKtec Claw” AI utility based on OpenClaw for a ready-to-use local AI assistant out of the box.

WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 cover the wireless side, and the two Ethernet jacks run at 10GbE and 2.5GbE for demanding network workloads. Storage goes into two M.2 slots, one supporting PCIe 5.0 and the other PCIe 4.0, with a theoretical maximum of 16TB combined capacity. The OCuLink Gen4x4 port adds an external GPU for users who need dedicated graphics beyond the integrated Arc B390. Buyers who want raw GPU power over AI TOPS can look at the GMKtec EVO-X2 with AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395, which pairs Radeon 8060S integrated graphics with up to 128GB of unified memory.

Launch coverage centered on the 180 TOPS figure

An Intel CEO visit and a 50% AI claim against AMD

At CES 2026, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan tested the EVO-T2 at the GMKtec booth. TechRadar reported that the EVO-T2 delivers 50% more AI computing power than its AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 rival, calling it “a critical step in making high performance AI computing accessible at the desktop level.”

WCCFTech on the two chips and the price

WCCFTech’s coverage laid out detailed specifications and pricing and singled out the Phison aiDAPTIV+ AI SSD integration as a key differentiator. The publication noted that GMKtec has “precisely optimized the system around the OpenClaw AI Agent,” providing users with a fully local AI assistant. Their analysis positioned the EVO-T2 as the successor to the Arrow Lake-powered EVO-T1 series, with a generational leap in AI capabilities and the same focus on local AI workloads that defined its predecessor.

Where 180 TOPS sits against Arrow Lake and Strix Halo

Intel’s Panther Lake architecture is the company’s first consumer silicon on the 18A process node, and GMKtec is among the first vendors shipping it. The 180 TOPS figure surpasses both Intel’s own Arrow Lake offerings (99 TOPS in the EVO-T1) and AMD’s Strix Halo platform (up to 126 TOPS), which sets a new ceiling for mini PC AI acceleration.

A local AI workstation for buyers who can live with 64GB

The EVO-T2 puts a Panther Lake chip in a box that sits on a desk. The 180 TOPS rating on the X9 388H, PCIe 5.0 storage with aiDAPTIV+ model paging, and 10GbE networking fit people running local language models and other AI workloads. The OCuLink port and the two USB4 connections leave room to add hardware as workloads grow.

The soldered 64GB of RAM is the limitation to weigh, since the EVO-T1’s SO-DIMM slots allowed later memory upgrades. Buyers who need more memory for larger models should consider the GMKtec EVO-X2 with up to 128GB of LPDDR5X, or wait for potential higher-memory EVO-T2 variants. As a first-generation Panther Lake device, its drivers are also still maturing. Our overview of the Panther Lake NUCs and their Arc B390 graphics covers the broader wave of boxes built on this same silicon.

The Mini PC Comparison Chart lines this machine up against the rest of the catalog.

Reviewer Insights

TechTablets

TechTablets tested the Core Ultra X7 358H build and measured the Arc B390 as the fastest integrated GPU the channel had run to that point, reporting “A graphics score over 7,000 for integrated graphics. This is phenomenal. In fact, it is the highest I have seen.” He also singled out the OCuLink port. “So this is becoming a bit of a rarity and that is a mini PC with OcuLink on it. If you run eGPUs, this is the port to get.” Thermals and fan noise held up in testing, with the review saying “GMK Tech has done a good job with the thermals and the fan profile… other mini PCs are typically louder.” His main complaint was the price. “The downside is… it’s almost $2,000 US at the time of this video, and that is really expensive from what these used to cost.” The review also flagged the soldered memory, HDMI 2.0 rather than 2.1 on the video outputs, and Adobe Premiere Pro export problems during the test.

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