GEEKOM A5 vs GEEKOM IT13 2026 Edition
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GEEKOM A5
Ryzen 5 7430U / 16GB DDR4 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US market
GEEKOM IT13 2026 Edition
Core Ultra 7 356H, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD
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1Is it fast for normal work?
GEEKOM A5
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Processor configuration Not available
GEEKOM IT13 2026 Edition
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Processor configuration 16 cores / 16 threads
The Core Ultra 7 356H has four performance cores, eight efficiency cores, and four low-power efficiency cores for 16 total cores and threads, with a maximum turbo frequency of 4.7 GHz. This is a processor specification, not measured IT13 performance.
Manufacturer processor specification · Intel Core Ultra 7 356H
Intel
2Can it handle sustained work?
GEEKOM A5
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Cooling design Not available
GEEKOM IT13 2026 Edition
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Cooling design IceBlast 2.0
GEEKOM identifies the cooling system as IceBlast 2.0 and describes it as efficient and quiet. No exact-chassis sustained benchmark was available to quantify that claim.
Manufacturer cooling-design check · IT13 2026 Edition
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3Can it game?
GEEKOM A5
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Integrated graphics Not available
GEEKOM IT13 2026 Edition
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Integrated graphics 4 Xe cores
Intel specifies four Xe cores, a 2.45 GHz maximum graphics frequency, and hardware ray tracing for the Core Ultra 7 356H's Intel Graphics. No exact IT13 2026 gaming result was found.
Manufacturer graphics specification · Core Ultra 7 356H integrated graphics
Intel
4Is it loud or hot?
GEEKOM A5
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Reviewer impression of fan noise
Robtech described fan noise on his 16GB/512GB A5 as low and unobtrusive, though audible. This is his impression of the reviewed unit, not a MiniPCBench noise score.
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Exact measurements unavailable Not available
GEEKOM IT13 2026 Edition
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Reviewer impression of fan noise Not available
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Exact measurements unavailable Not independently measured
The manufacturer calls the IceBlast 2.0 system quiet but does not publish a sound-pressure level or exact-chassis thermal result for the Ultra 7 configuration. Older 13th-generation IT13 and IT13 Max results are not substituted.
Exact-model evidence check · GMIT13U7356H-321-EU
GEEKOM
5How much electricity does it use?
GEEKOM A5
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Power adapter rating Not available
GEEKOM IT13 2026 Edition
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Power adapter rating Approximately 120 W adapter
GEEKOM specifies a 19 V, 6.32 A external adapter, equivalent to approximately 120 W of rated capacity. This is not measured wall-power consumption.
Manufacturer electrical specification · 19 V DC, 6.32 A
GEEKOM
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
GEEKOM A5
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Ribbon cable beneath the cover
ETA PRIME showed the A5 bottom cover still attached to the motherboard by a ribbon cable after removing its four screws. Open it carefully when accessing the memory or drives.
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USB4 is present Not available
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Memory and storage expansion Not available
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Four-display support Not available
GEEKOM IT13 2026 Edition
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Ribbon cable beneath the cover Not available
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USB4 is present Yes
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Memory and storage expansion Up to 64GB RAM / 2x M.2
The Ultra 7 configuration supports dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 64GB and provides two M.2 storage paths. GEEKOM identifies the primary and secondary paths as PCIe, but conflicting generation labels on the shared product page are omitted here.
Manufacturer expansion check · Core Ultra 7 356H configuration
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Four-display support Up to 4 displays
GEEKOM states that two USB4 ports and two HDMI outputs can drive up to four displays, with up to 8K output supported through the highest-capability connection.
Manufacturer display-support check · Dual USB4 and dual HDMI
GEEKOM
7Is it good value?
GEEKOM A5
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Manufacturer price Not available
GEEKOM IT13 2026 Edition
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Manufacturer price €1,299
GEEKOM Spain listed the exact 32GB/1TB Ultra 7 configuration for €1,299 when checked, reduced from a €1,799 regular price.
Manufacturer retail-price check · GMIT13U7356H-321-EU: Core Ultra 7 356H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD
GEEKOM
8Will it be dependable?
GEEKOM A5
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Limited warranty Not available
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Manufacturer validation program Not available
GEEKOM IT13 2026 Edition
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Limited warranty 3 years
GEEKOM provides a three-year limited warranty covering design and workmanship defects, plus a 30-day return period on the regional store.
Manufacturer warranty-policy check · European regional store
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Manufacturer validation program Factory validation claimed
GEEKOM says the IT13 line undergoes vibration, drop, temperature, humidity, port-cycle, noise, salt-spray, and system-stability testing. These are manufacturer process claims, not long-term field reliability data.
Manufacturer quality-program check · IT13 product family
GEEKOM
References
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GEEKOM. A5 US configurations and specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 5 7430U / 16GB DDR4 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US market
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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ETA PRIME. CHEAP Ryzen Mini PC Tested! GEEKOM A5 (Ryzen 5 7430U) Gaming & Performance Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 5 7430U / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11; firmware unconfirmed. Storage differs from this 1TB catalog configuration.
Disclosure: Affiliate and software-key links; review-unit acquisition not established.
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Robtech. My Favourite GEEKOM Mini PC - GEEKOM A5 2025 Edition Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 5 7430U / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro; firmware unconfirmed. Storage differs from this 1TB catalog configuration.
Disclosure: Manufacturer supplied review sample; affiliate and coupon links.
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GEEKOM. IT13 2026 Edition Mini PC with Core Ultra 7 356H. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: GMIT13U7356H-321-EU: Core Ultra 7 356H, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, EU regional configuration
Disclosure: Manufacturer product specifications, regional price, availability, warranty, and quality-program claims.
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Intel. Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 356H specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Intel Core Ultra 7 356H processor
Value for money
No value comparison is available. It requires eligible test scores and at least four current price observations in seven days.
Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for GEEKOM A5
- Provides 3 storage slots versus 2
Higher listed specifications for GEEKOM IT13 2026 Edition
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | A5 | IT13 2026 Edition |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 16 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | 25 W |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon integrated graphics | Intel Graphics, 4 Xe cores |
Memory and storage
| Specification | A5 | IT13 2026 Edition |
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| Memory type | DDR4 SO-DIMM | DDR5 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 3 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | A5 | IT13 2026 Edition |
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| Ethernet | 1 × 2.5GbE | 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth version unconfirmed | Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB4 | No | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | No |
Size and price
| Specification | A5 | IT13 2026 Edition |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | 0.64 liters |
| List price | Not published | $1,799 |
| Product class | Not assigned | Expandable office and media work |