- The GMKtec EVO-T2 will be the first mini PC with an Intel Panther Lake CPU
- The system delivers up to 180 TOPS of AI computing performance
- Memory support reaches up to 128 GB LPDDR5X running at high speeds
GMKtec has confirmed its successor to the EVO-T1, the EVO-T2, at Intel’s 2025 Technology Innovation and Industry Ecology Conference, where the mini PC became the first to use Intel’s Panther Lake platform.
The company says the system will have a “Panther Lake H 12Xe3” processor, marketed under the Core Ultra 300H series, a high-end mobile processor with a configurable TDP of up to 80W and includes 12 Xe3 GPU cores, likely matching the Arc B390-class iGPU seen in other Panther Lake notebooks.
This is paired with up to 128GB of LPDDR5X RAM running at 10,677 MT/s and two SSD slots that can hold a combined 16TB of storage.
Performance and AI capabilities
GMKtec claims the EVO-T2 will deliver up to 180 TOPS of AI computing performance and should come pre-loaded with Intel’s AI PC software stack, indicating a clear focus on AI tools and workloads.
Externally, the EVO-T2 retains a similar aesthetic to the EVO-T1, with a front panel that includes three USB-A ports, one USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The storage setup consists of one PCIe 5.0 drive bay and one PCIe 4.0 bay.
Compared to the EVO-T1, which came with the Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB of DDR5 RAM and three M.2 slots, the EVO-T2 represents a notable hardware upgrade.
The newer processor supports higher TDP performance, more memory and improved AI features.
Previous models impressed with efficient cooling and thoughtful design, and GMKtec looks to continue this trend as it moves into Intel’s next-generation architecture.
The EVO-T2’s performance and AI capabilities suggest potential workloads that require high efficiency, making it a viable choice for enterprise laptops and mobile workstations.
Users should consider both hardware features and real-world application requirements when deploying this mini PC in personal or professional environments.
Full rear I/O specifications and pricing have yet to be released, but GMKtec has confirmed a launch planned for the first quarter of 2026.
While the specs are impressive, actual performance and efficiency will depend on final optimizations and testing, especially for AI-heavy tasks.
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