GEEKOM GT13 Max vs GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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GEEKOM GT13 Max
Core Ultra 9 185H / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / dark gray chassis / US market
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US plug
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1Is it fast for normal work?
GEEKOM GT13 Max
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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2Can it handle sustained work?
GEEKOM GT13 Max
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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3Can it game?
GEEKOM GT13 Max
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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4Is it loud or hot?
GEEKOM GT13 Max
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Memory-heavy stress exposed a cooling limit Not available
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Memory-heavy stress exposed a cooling limit
Jeff Geerling reported overheating and inconsistent results in a 7-Zip benchmark on his review unit. Repasting did not fully resolve his concern; removing the cover and adding airflow let him complete consistent comparisons. His later benchmark results use that modified cooling setup.
Jeff Geerling · 7:31
5How much electricity does it use?
GEEKOM GT13 Max
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
GEEKOM GT13 Max
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
7Is it good value?
GEEKOM GT13 Max
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GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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8Will it be dependable?
GEEKOM GT13 Max
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Ubuntu detected the main devices Not available
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A newer Linux kernel enabled graphics benchmarks Not available
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
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Ubuntu detected the main devices
Lon.TV reported working display, audio, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth after installing Ubuntu on his 16GB/512GB G3 Plus. The Ubuntu version was not specified, so this is limited to his tested setup.
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A newer Linux kernel enabled graphics benchmarks
Jeff Geerling could not run some GPU benchmarks with his initial Ubuntu setup. Updating to Linux 6.12 enabled GLMark2 and GravityMark. His published system record identifies Ubuntu 24.04 with kernel 6.12.3 and a replacement SSD.
Jeff Geerling · 6:01
References
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GEEKOM. GT13 Max specifications and US retail configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 9 185H / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / dark gray chassis / US market
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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GMKtec. NucBox G3 Plus specifications and US configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4 / 512GB SSD / Windows 11 Pro / US plug
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Lon.TV. My Favorite Cheap Mini PC Gets an N150 Upgrade! GMKTec G3 Plus Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4-3200 / 512GB NVMe SSD / Windows 11 Pro. Ubuntu tested; version and firmware unconfirmed. Green review unit.
Disclosure: Reviewer purchased the G3 Plus; no payment for the review. Compensated affiliate links disclosed.
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Jeff Geerling. When did Raspberry Pis get so expensive?. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Intel N150 / 16GB DDR4 / original 512GB AirDisk SSD replaced by a 1TB TeamGroup TM8FP4001T for Ubuntu 24.04 testing, Linux 6.12.3. Balanced and High Performance modes; firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: GMKtec supplied the review unit but did not pay for the video. Reviewer states no GMKtec affiliate participation; Amazon affiliate links disclosed. Supporting system configuration record: https://github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews/issues/64
Value for money
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for GEEKOM GT13 Max
- Supports 32 GB more memory
Higher listed specifications for GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | GT13 Max | NucBox G3 Plus |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel N150 |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 22 | 4 / 4 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | GT13 Max | NucBox G3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | DDR5 SO-DIMM | DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | Yes | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | GT13 Max | NucBox G3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet | 2 × 2.5GbE | 1 x 2.5GbE, Intel i226-V |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 | Realtek 8852BE Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 |
| USB4 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | No |
Size and price
| Specification | GT13 Max | NucBox G3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Enclosure volume | Not published | Not published |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |