Apple Mac mini M6 vs GMKtec EVO-T2S

Silver Apple Mac mini M6 held in one hand and viewed from the front
Black and bronze GMKtec EVO-T2S mini PC shown from the front and rear
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Apple Mac mini M6

12-core CPU and GPU, 16GB memory, 256GB SSD

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GMKtec EVO-T2S

Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, US plug

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1Is it fast for normal work?

Apple Mac mini M6

  • Manufacturer productivity claim Up to 1.5x vs. M4
  • Speedometer 3 browser score 69.3 points
  • Geekbench 7 single-core 4001 points
  • Geekbench 7 multi-core 21297 points
  • Cinebench 2026 single-core 811 points
  • Geekbench 7 CPU on an upgraded unit 4,052 single; 22,427 multi
  • Cinebench 2024 single-core Not available
  • Cinebench 2024 multi-core Not available
  • Cinebench 2026 multi-core Not available

GMKtec EVO-T2S

  • Manufacturer productivity claim Not available
  • Speedometer 3 browser score Not available
  • Geekbench 7 single-core Not available
  • Geekbench 7 multi-core Not available
  • Cinebench 2026 single-core 507 points
  • Geekbench 7 CPU on an upgraded unit Not available
  • Cinebench 2024 single-core 125 points
  • Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1230 points
  • Cinebench 2026 multi-core 4422 points

2Can it handle sustained work?

Apple Mac mini M6

  • Dedicated media engines H.264, HEVC, and ProRes
  • Cinebench 2026 multi-core 5209 points
  • Blender Classroom CPU render 259 s
  • Final Cut Pro 30-minute 4K export 688 s
  • 3DMark Wild Life Extreme stress test stability 99.55 %
  • LM Studio Bonsai 27B generation speed 17.15 tokens/s
  • Blender Classroom GPU render 25.8 s
  • Extended mixed-load check Not available

GMKtec EVO-T2S

  • Dedicated media engines Not available
  • Cinebench 2026 multi-core Not available
  • Blender Classroom CPU render Not available
  • Final Cut Pro 30-minute 4K export Not available
  • 3DMark Wild Life Extreme stress test stability Not available
  • LM Studio Bonsai 27B generation speed Not available
  • Blender Classroom GPU render Not available
  • Extended mixed-load check No throttling observed

3Can it game?

Apple Mac mini M6

  • Manufacturer ray-tracing claim Up to 2x vs. M4
  • 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 15644 points
  • No Man's Sky at 1080p Ultra 45 to 50 fps
  • Geekbench 7 Metal GPU 84110 points
  • Cinebench 2026 GPU 26894 points
  • Geekbench 7 Metal on an upgraded unit 90,182
  • 3DMark Time Spy Not available
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 Not available
  • Cyberpunk 2077 Not available

GMKtec EVO-T2S

  • Manufacturer ray-tracing claim Not available
  • 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Not available
  • No Man's Sky at 1080p Ultra Not available
  • Geekbench 7 Metal GPU Not available
  • Cinebench 2026 GPU Not available
  • Geekbench 7 Metal on an upgraded unit Not available
  • 3DMark Time Spy 7699 points
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 75 fps
  • Cyberpunk 2077 56 fps

4Is it loud or hot?

Apple Mac mini M6

  • Manufacturer idle noise 5 dBA
  • Fan noise under load Not audible to the reviewer
  • Operating noise Not available
  • Maximum CPU package temperature Not available
  • Idle noise Not available
  • Gaming-load noise Not available

GMKtec EVO-T2S

  • Manufacturer idle noise Not available
  • Fan noise under load Not available
  • Operating noise 34 to 35 dBA
  • Maximum CPU package temperature 86 C
  • Idle noise 34.4 dBA
  • Gaming-load noise 44.3 dBA

5How much electricity does it use?

Apple Mac mini M6

  • Maximum continuous power 155 W maximum
  • Wall power at idle 2.7 W
  • Wall power during stress test 36.4 to 37.8 W
  • Maximum system power Not available
  • Idle wall power Not available
  • Gaming wall power Not available

GMKtec EVO-T2S

  • Maximum continuous power Not available
  • Wall power at idle Not available
  • Wall power during stress test Not available
  • Maximum system power 67 W
  • Idle wall power 15 W
  • Gaming wall power Under 70 W

6Can I upgrade and connect everything?

Apple Mac mini M6

  • Memory is upgradeable No
  • Storage is upgradeable No
  • Thunderbolt is present Yes
  • Display support Up to 3 displays
  • Base 256GB SSD speed About 3,100 MB/s read; writes fall below 1,000 MB/s
  • USB4 is present Not available
  • Reviewed configuration Not available

GMKtec EVO-T2S

  • Memory is upgradeable No
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • Thunderbolt is present Not available
  • Display support Not available
  • Base 256GB SSD speed Not available
  • USB4 is present Yes
  • Reviewed configuration

7Is it good value?

Apple Mac mini M6

  • Launch price $899
  • Manufacturer price Not available
  • Reviewer value tradeoff Not available

GMKtec EVO-T2S

  • Launch price Not available
  • Manufacturer price $2,399.99
  • Reviewer value tradeoff Compactness carries a premium

8Will it be dependable?

Apple Mac mini M6

  • Hardware warranty 1 year
  • Premiere Pro export issue Not available
  • Bundled local-AI software Not available

GMKtec EVO-T2S

  • Hardware warranty Not available
  • Premiere Pro export issue Export did not complete
  • Bundled local-AI software Needs more polish

References

  1. Apple. Apple technical specifications. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: 12-core CPU and GPU, 16GB memory, 256GB SSD

  2. Apple. Apple unveils a more powerful Mac mini featuring the all-new M6 and M5 Pro. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: M6 Mac mini; Apple performance claims use preproduction systems whose exact M6 configuration is not published

    Disclosure: Manufacturer launch announcement and manufacturer-conducted testing.

  3. Apple. Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty – Mac. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: Apple-branded Mac hardware sold in the United States

  4. Lon.TV. Is the Base Model M6 Mac Mini All You Need?. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Base M6 with 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU, 16GB memory, 256GB SSD, and 2.5GbE; macOS 27.0

    Disclosure: Lon Seidman says he bought the unit with his own money and that no one sponsored, reviewed, or approved the video before upload. The description includes a compensated Amazon affiliate link.

  5. Brian Tong. M6 Mac Mini Review - Packed With Power But Is The 'Budget' Mac Dead?. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: M6 with 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU, 32GB memory, 2TB SSD, and 2.5GbE; $2,399 as configured

    Disclosure: Brian Tong says Apple sent this unit for the review. The video does not say whether it must be returned. He earns commission on products tagged in the video.

  6. Adam Talks Tech. M6 vs M5 Pro Mac mini: Real World Tests and Benchmarks. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: M6 with 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU, 16GB memory, and a 512GB SSD upgrade

    Disclosure: Adam does not say how he obtained the M6. B&H loaned the M5 Pro used for comparison. The description includes Amazon and B&H affiliate links.

  7. GMKtec. GMKtec EVO-T2 Intel Core Ultra X7 358H AI Mini PC. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: SKU EVO-T2S-7-84S: Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB onboard LPDDR5X, 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, US plug

  8. ETA PRIME. This Mini PC Has Intel's Most Powerful iGPU! GMKtec EVO T2 First Look. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, Arc B390, 64GB onboard LPDDR5X-8533, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro; performance mode used for benchmarks and gaming

    Disclosure: ETA PRIME did not state how the review unit was acquired. The description contains affiliate links, and the video includes a sponsored URCDKeys segment.

  9. FNK Hardware. GMKtec EVO-T2S (avec Intel Core Ultra X7 358H) Ultra polyvalent : Jeux et I.A local. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, Arc B390, 64GB LPDDR5X, 1TB Crucial E100 SSD; performance mode used for the cited measurements

    Disclosure: FNK Hardware did not state how the review unit was acquired. The description discloses Amazon and other affiliate links.

  10. TechTablets. GMKTec Evo T2 Review - The Oculink & X7 358H B390 Mini PC. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, Arc B390, 64GB LPDDR5X, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro; performance mode used for testing

    Disclosure: TechTablets did not state how the unit was acquired. The description links to GMKtec's official UK and US stores without an affiliate or sponsorship disclosure.

  11. Team Pandory. GMKTEC EVO-T2S: The Mini PC That Wants To Do EVERYTHING. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, Arc B390, 64GB LPDDR5X-8533, 853GB Phison aiDAPTIV+ PCIe 5.0 SSD, Windows 11 Pro

    Disclosure: Team Pandory states that GMKtec supplied the unit free for review, that no monetary compensation was received, and that the description contains affiliate links.

  12. PAD: PC Watch & AKIBA PC Hotline!. 内蔵GPUここまで来たか…Xe3の実力に驚いた│Panther LakeミニPCを徹底検証【GMKtec EVO-T2S】. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra X7 358H, Arc B390, 64GB LPDDR5X-8533, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro; Quiet, Balanced, and Performance modes tested

    Disclosure: The companion PC Watch review states that GMKtec provided the product sample. No affiliate or sponsorship disclosure appears in the video description.

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Specification differences

Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications

Higher listed specifications for Apple Mac mini M6

  • Uses a smaller 0.81 liter enclosure
  • Has a manufacturer list price about $1,501 lower

Higher listed specifications for GMKtec EVO-T2S

  • Supports 32 GB more memory
  • Provides 2 storage slots versus 0

Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationMac mini M6EVO-T2S
CPUApple M6Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
Cores / threads12 / 1216 / 16
Processor default TDPNot disclosed25 W
Integrated graphics12-core Apple GPUIntel Arc B390

Memory and storage

SpecificationMac mini M6EVO-T2S
Memory typeUnified memory onboardOnboard LPDDR5X, up to 8533 MT/s
Maximum memory32 GB64 GB
Upgradeable memoryNoNo
Storage slots02

Connectivity

SpecificationMac mini M6EVO-T2S
Ethernet2.5GbE; configurable to 10GbE10GbE + 2.5GbE
WirelessWi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
USB4YesYes
ThunderboltYesNot published

Size and price

SpecificationMac mini M6EVO-T2S
Enclosure volume0.81 liters1.712 liters
List price$899$2,400
Product classmacOS mini desktopLocal AI and high-speed networking