GEEKOM A7 2026 Edition vs GMKtec EVO-T2S
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GEEKOM A7 2026 Edition
Ryzen 5 7545U / 16GB DDR5 / 500GB PCIe 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro / silver chassis / US market
GMKtec EVO-T2S
Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, US plug
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1Is it fast for normal work?
GEEKOM A7 2026 Edition
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Editing a 4K project
Budget-Builds Official edited footage from his review in Serif MoviePlus X6 on the A7 and reported responsive timeline work. This is his experience with that project and editor, not a general benchmark for all 4K editing software.
Budget-Builds Official · 22:14 -
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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Editing a 4K project Not available
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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?
GEEKOM A7 2026 Edition
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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?
GEEKOM A7 2026 Edition
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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?
GEEKOM A7 2026 Edition
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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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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?
GEEKOM A7 2026 Edition
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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?
GEEKOM A7 2026 Edition
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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One memory module in reviewed unit
GPUSpecs showed one 16GB DDR5 module in his A7 and added a second module during the upgrade test. Confirm the installed memory layout when buying; this catalog configuration does not establish the number of fitted modules.
GPUSpecs · 7:16 -
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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One memory module in reviewed 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?
GEEKOM A7 2026 Edition
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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?
GEEKOM A7 2026 Edition
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Premiere Pro export issue Not available
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Bundled local-AI software Not available
GMKtec EVO-T2S
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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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GEEKOM. A7 2026 Edition specifications and US retail options. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 5 7545U / 16GB DDR5 / 500GB PCIe 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro / silver chassis / US market
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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GPUSpecs. How Far Can We Upgrade This Mini PC? GEEKOM A7 Mini PC. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 5 7545U / one 16GB DDR5-4800 module / 500GB PCIe 4.0 SSD; firmware unconfirmed. Later tests add memory, cooling changes and an external GPU; those results are not imported.
Disclosure: Includes paid promotion label and Amazon affiliate disclosure; unit acquisition unconfirmed.
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Budget-Builds Official. AMD’s 740M iGPU vs 2026! Ft: GEEKOM A7 (2026 Edition). Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen 5 7545U / 16GB DDR5 / half-terabyte SSD / Windows 11; firmware and OS edition unconfirmed.
Disclosure: GEEKOM sent review unit; paid promotion label and retail discount links.
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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 GEEKOM A7 2026 Edition
Higher listed specifications for GMKtec EVO-T2S
- Provides 2 storage slots versus 1
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | A7 2026 Edition | EVO-T2S |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 7545U | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Cores / threads | 6 / 12 | 16 / 16 |
| Processor default TDP | 28 W | 25 W |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon 740M | Intel Arc B390 |
Memory and storage
| Specification | A7 2026 Edition | EVO-T2S |
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| Memory type | DDR5 SO-DIMM | Onboard LPDDR5X, up to 8533 MT/s |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | No |
| Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | A7 2026 Edition | EVO-T2S |
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| Ethernet | 1 × 2.5GbE | 10GbE + 2.5GbE |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Not published |
Size and price
| Specification | A7 2026 Edition | 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 |