ASUS NUC 15 Pro+ vs GMKtec EVO-T2S
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ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
Core Ultra 9 285H / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Home / US SKU
GMKtec EVO-T2S
Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, US plug
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1Is it fast for normal work?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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Cinebench 2024 single-core Not available
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core Not available
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Cinebench 2026 single-core Not available
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Cinebench 2026 multi-core Not available
GMKtec EVO-T2S
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Cinebench 2024 single-core 125 points
ETA PRIME's review unit scored 125 in the Cinebench 2024 single-core test.
Cinebench 2024 single-core · Performance mode; Core Ultra X7 358H
ETA PRIME · 5:38 -
Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1230 points
The same review unit scored 1,230 in the Cinebench 2024 multi-core test.
Cinebench 2024 multi-core · Performance mode; Core Ultra X7 358H
ETA PRIME · 5:47 -
Cinebench 2026 single-core 507 points
PC Watch measured 507 points in Cinebench 2026 single-core while the EVO-T2S was in its 45 W Balanced mode.
Cinebench 2026 single-core · Balanced mode (45 W); Core Ultra X7 358H
PAD: PC Watch & AKIBA PC Hotline! · 24:40 -
Cinebench 2026 multi-core 4422 points
The same PC Watch test measured 4,422 points in Cinebench 2026 multi-core in Balanced mode.
Cinebench 2026 multi-core · Balanced mode (45 W); Core Ultra X7 358H
PAD: PC Watch & AKIBA PC Hotline! · 24:40
2Can it handle sustained work?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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Extended mixed-load check Not available
GMKtec EVO-T2S
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Extended mixed-load check No throttling observed
After roughly five hours of benchmarks and gaming, TechTablets reported no thermal throttling on the performance-mode review unit.
About five hours of mixed benchmarks and gaming · Performance mode; Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB, 1TB SSD
TechTablets · 13:09
3Can it game?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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3DMark Time Spy Not available
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Not available
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Cyberpunk 2077 Not available
GMKtec EVO-T2S
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3DMark Time Spy 7699 points
The EVO-T2S scored 7,699 in 3DMark Time Spy with its Arc B390 integrated graphics.
3DMark Time Spy · Performance mode; Intel Arc B390
ETA PRIME · 6:39 -
Red Dead Redemption 2 75 fps
ETA PRIME reported an average of about 75 FPS in an open area at 1440p medium without resolution scaling.
Red Dead Redemption 2 gameplay · 1440p medium; no resolution scaling
ETA PRIME · 7:12 -
Cyberpunk 2077 56 fps
The review showed an average of about 56 FPS at 1440p high with XeSS set to quality in a dense area.
Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay · 1440p high; XeSS quality; frame generation off
ETA PRIME · 9:28
4Is it loud or hot?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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Performance mode was loud in the review
Robtech found Balanced-mode fan noise tolerable but Performance mode too loud for his preference. His loan unit used the 285H and 32GB memory; this is an attributed listening impression, not a standardized noise measurement.
Robtech · 11:19 -
Operating noise Not available
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Maximum CPU package temperature Not available
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Idle noise Not available
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Gaming-load noise Not available
GMKtec EVO-T2S
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Performance mode was loud in the review Not available
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Operating noise 34 to 35 dBA
FNK Hardware measured 34 to 35 dBA during testing; microphone distance and room noise were not stated.
Post-benchmark operating noise check · Performance mode; microphone distance and room noise not stated
FNK Hardware · 12:18 -
Maximum CPU package temperature 86 C
TechTablets recorded an 86 C maximum CPU-package temperature after about five hours of mixed benchmark and gaming loads, with no thermal throttling reported.
About five hours of mixed benchmarks and gaming · Performance mode; HWiNFO maximum CPU-package reading
TechTablets · 13:09 -
Idle noise 34.4 dBA
Team Pandory measured 34.4 dBA at idle in Balanced mode on the 853GB AI-SSD configuration; microphone distance and room noise were not stated.
Windows idle · Balanced mode (45 W); 853GB Phison aiDAPTIV+ SSD; microphone distance and room noise not stated
Team Pandory · 15:58 -
Gaming-load noise 44.3 dBA
The same Team Pandory unit measured 44.3 dBA under gaming load in Balanced mode; microphone distance and room noise were not stated.
Gaming load · Balanced mode (45 W); 853GB Phison aiDAPTIV+ SSD; microphone distance and room noise not stated
Team Pandory · 16:07
5How much electricity does it use?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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Maximum system power Not available
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Idle wall power Not available
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Gaming wall power Not available
GMKtec EVO-T2S
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Maximum system power 67 W
FNK Hardware reported a 67 W maximum for the system under load in Performance mode.
Maximum observed system load · Performance mode; Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB, 1TB SSD
FNK Hardware · 12:34 -
Idle wall power 15 W
Team Pandory reported about 15 W at idle in Balanced mode on the 853GB AI-SSD configuration.
Windows idle · Balanced mode (45 W); 853GB Phison aiDAPTIV+ SSD
Team Pandory · 16:02 -
Gaming wall power Under 70 W
Team Pandory reported that the 853GB AI-SSD review unit stayed just under 70 W while gaming in Balanced mode.
Gaming load · Balanced mode (45 W); 853GB Phison aiDAPTIV+ SSD
Team Pandory · 16:15
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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USB-C monitor did not power the review unit
Robtech could not start the mini PC using his USB-C monitor and used the supplied barrel-jack adapter. The monitor model and power budget were not specified.
Robtech · 1:27 -
USB4 is present Not available
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Reviewed configuration Not available
GMKtec EVO-T2S
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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USB-C monitor did not power the review unit Not available
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USB4 is present Yes
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Reviewed configuration
ETA PRIME identified the review unit as the Core Ultra X7 358H model with 64GB of onboard LPDDR5X-8533 memory, a 1TB SSD, and Windows 11 Pro.
Review-unit identification · 64GB onboard memory and 1TB SSD
ETA PRIME · 4:22
7Is it good value?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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Manufacturer price Not available
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Reviewer value tradeoff Not available
GMKtec EVO-T2S
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Manufacturer price $2,399.99
GMKtec lists the Core Ultra X7 358H configuration with 64GB of onboard memory and a 1TB SSD at $2,399.99.
Manufacturer retail-price check · Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, US plug
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Reviewer value tradeoff Compactness carries a premium
ETA PRIME said the EVO-T2 was expensive at review time and that a larger desktop could deliver more gaming and AI performance for similar money, with the compact form factor being the main counterweight.
Review-date price and form-factor assessment · Core Ultra X7 358H, Arc B390, 64GB onboard LPDDR5X-8533, 1TB SSD
ETA PRIME · 10:35
8Will it be dependable?
ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
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Ubuntu worked in a basic compatibility check
Robtech said Ubuntu worked on his loan sample. He did not specify the distribution version or kernel, so this does not establish compatibility for every Linux installation.
Robtech · 3:08 -
Premiere Pro export issue Not available
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Bundled local-AI software Not available
GMKtec EVO-T2S
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Ubuntu worked in a basic compatibility check Not available
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Premiere Pro export issue Export did not complete
TechTablets could not complete a Premiere Pro export because the application repeatedly stalled while preparing content credentials, including after a reboot and driver update.
Adobe Premiere Pro video export · Performance mode; current drivers installed during the review
TechTablets · 9:16 -
Bundled local-AI software Needs more polish
During PC Watch's demo, the bundled local-agent workflow did not reload reliably; the reviewer described that part of the software experience as premature.
Bundled local-agent and local-LLM workflow · Factory software on the 64GB/1TB review sample
PAD: PC Watch & AKIBA PC Hotline! · 56:38
References
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ASUS. NUC 15 Pro+ specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: NUC15CRS family, Core Ultra 9 285H option; exact US retail configuration linked in manufacturer notes.
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Robtech. The FASTEST Intel Mini PC Is Here! ASUS NUC 15 Pro Plus Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285H / 32GB DDR5-6400 CSO-DIMM; DDR5-5600 also tested / Micron SSD, capacity unconfirmed / Windows 11 Pro; Ubuntu version unconfirmed. Balanced and Performance modes; firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Loan review sample and affiliate links disclosed.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Value for money
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for ASUS NUC 15 Pro+
- Supports 32 GB more memory
Higher listed specifications for GMKtec EVO-T2S
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | NUC 15 Pro+ | EVO-T2S |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 16 | 16 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | 65 W | 25 W |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Arc 140T | Intel Arc B390 |
Memory and storage
| Specification | NUC 15 Pro+ | EVO-T2S |
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| Memory type | DDR5-6400 | Onboard LPDDR5X, up to 8533 MT/s |
| Maximum memory | 96 GB | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | No |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | NUC 15 Pro+ | EVO-T2S |
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| Ethernet | 1 x 2.5GbE, Intel I226-V | 10GbE + 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Intel BE201 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Yes | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | NUC 15 Pro+ | EVO-T2S |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | 1.712 liters |
| List price | Not published | $2,400 |
| Product class | Not assigned | Local AI and high-speed networking |