GMKtec EVO-T1 vs GMKtec EVO-X3

GMKtec EVO-T1 shown horizontally and vertically in its dark metal chassis
GMKtec EVO-X3 shown upright from the front and rear in its gray and lime-green chassis
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GMKtec EVO-T1

Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, US

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GMKtec EVO-X3

Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB LPDDR5X, 2TB SSD, US plug

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1Is it fast for normal work?

GMKtec EVO-T1

  • Desktop and media performance Responsive desktop use
  • Cinebench 2024 single-core Not available
  • Geekbench 6 single-core Not available

GMKtec EVO-X3

  • Desktop and media performance Not available
  • Cinebench 2024 single-core 114 points
  • Geekbench 6 single-core 3081 points

2Can it handle sustained work?

GMKtec EVO-T1

  • Cinebench R23 multi-core 18796 points
  • Cinebench 2024 single-core 128 points
  • DeepSeek 32B local inference 15 tokens/s
  • Cinebench 2024 multi-core Not available
  • Geekbench 6 multi-core Not available
  • AIDA64 memory bandwidth Not available
  • AIDA64 memory latency Not available

GMKtec EVO-X3

  • Cinebench R23 multi-core Not available
  • Cinebench 2024 single-core Not available
  • DeepSeek 32B local inference Not available
  • Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1893 points
  • Geekbench 6 multi-core 22314 points
  • AIDA64 memory bandwidth 118 GB/s
  • AIDA64 memory latency 143.8 ns

3Can it game?

GMKtec EVO-T1

  • 3DMark Time Spy 4180 points
  • Cyberpunk 2077 50 fps
  • OCuLink behavior Mixed reviewer results
  • Black Myth: Wukong Not available

GMKtec EVO-X3

  • 3DMark Time Spy 11388 points
  • Cyberpunk 2077 74 fps
  • OCuLink behavior Not available
  • Black Myth: Wukong 83 fps

4Is it loud or hot?

GMKtec EVO-T1

  • Peak CPU temperature 83 C
  • Maximum observed sound level 39 dB
  • Average APU gaming temperature Not available
  • Maximum observed APU temperature Not available
  • High-load fan character Not available

GMKtec EVO-X3

  • Peak CPU temperature Not available
  • Maximum observed sound level Not available
  • Average APU gaming temperature 66 C
  • Maximum observed APU temperature 83 C
  • High-load fan character Audible above about 100 W

5How much electricity does it use?

GMKtec EVO-T1

  • Idle wall power 15 W
  • Maximum observed wall power 90 W
  • 4K video wall power Not available
  • AAA gaming wall power Not available

GMKtec EVO-X3

  • Idle wall power 11 W
  • Maximum observed wall power Not available
  • 4K video wall power 18 W
  • AAA gaming wall power 147 W

6Can I upgrade and connect everything?

GMKtec EVO-T1

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • Thunderbolt is present No
  • Internal expansion 2x SO-DIMM and 3x M.2
  • USB4 reliability Intermittent issue observed
  • Linux device support Wi-Fi driver caveat
  • Expansion paths Not available
  • Wireless adapter Not available

GMKtec EVO-X3

  • Memory is upgradeable No
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • Thunderbolt is present No
  • Internal expansion Not available
  • USB4 reliability Not available
  • Linux device support Not available
  • Expansion paths 2x M.2 plus OCuLink
  • Wireless adapter Wi-Fi 7, 160 MHz maximum

7Is it good value?

GMKtec EVO-T1

  • Manufacturer price $1,279.99
  • Amazon configuration check No exact listing verified

GMKtec EVO-X3

  • Manufacturer price $3,799.99
  • Amazon configuration check Not available

8Will it be dependable?

GMKtec EVO-T1

  • Seller warranty 1 year
  • High-speed I/O caveats Compatibility varies
  • Hardware warranty Not available
  • Factory fan curve Not available

GMKtec EVO-X3

  • Seller warranty Not available
  • High-speed I/O caveats Not available
  • Hardware warranty 1 year
  • Factory fan curve Full speed at 95 C by default

References

  1. GMKtec. GMKtec EVO-T1 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H AI Mini PC. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: EVO-T1-7-44S: Core Ultra 9 285H, 32GB DDR5-5600, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, US adapter

    Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications, live variant identity, current price, availability, warranty, and return terms.

  2. Level1Techs. Checking Out The Intel Core Ultra 9 GMKtec EVO-T1: This Intel CPU is Good, Honest!. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB DDR5 review system; installed storage capacity not stated in narration

    Disclosure: The description links an Amazon listing with an affiliate tag and does not state how the review unit was obtained.

  3. TechTablets. GMKTec EVO T1 Review - Core Ultra 9 285H With Arc 140T iGPU. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB DDR5, 1TB SSD review system

    Disclosure: The description links GMKtec and exact Amazon configurations but does not state how the unit was obtained or include an affiliate disclosure.

  4. Lon.TV. GMKTec EVO-T1 Review - Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB DDR5, 1TB SSD review system

    Disclosure: The description discloses compensated GMKtec and Amazon affiliate links and does not state how the review unit was obtained.

  5. gizmochina. GMKtec EVO T1 Mini PC Review: The Most Powerful mini PC Ever Tested. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB DDR5 review system; installed storage capacity not stated in narration

    Disclosure: The description links GMKtec and Amazon configurations and does not state how the unit was obtained or include an affiliate disclosure.

  6. GhostKeyboard Review. GMKtec Evo T1 The Ultimate Intel Ultra 9 285H Mini PC Full Review. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285H, 64GB DDR5, 1TB SSD review system

    Disclosure: The description links GMKtec and Amazon configurations and does not state how the unit was obtained or include an affiliate disclosure.

  7. GMKtec. GMKtec EVO-X3 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 AI Mini PC. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: EVO-X3-2-75S: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X-8000, 2TB SSD, US plug

    Disclosure: Manufacturer product specifications, availability, and pricing.

  8. GMKtec. GMKtec EVO-X3 warranty and return terms. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: EVO-X3 product-page warranty and return terms

    Disclosure: Manufacturer warranty and return statement.

  9. ETA PRIME. GMKtec EVO X3 First Look: The Mini PC That Replaces Your Desktop. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X, 4TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro

    Disclosure: The description contains Amazon affiliate links and identifies an unrelated URCKeys sponsor; it does not state how the EVO-X3 review unit was obtained.

  10. Level1Techs. Checking Out The GMKTec X3 Strix Halo: More Strix Halo Shenanigans!. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X-8000, 2TB Crucial P310 SSD

    Disclosure: No product-supply, sponsorship, or affiliate disclosure for this unit was found in the video description.

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 GMKtec EVO-T1

  • Provides 3 storage slots versus 2
  • Has a manufacturer list price about $2,300 lower

Higher listed specifications for GMKtec EVO-X3

Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationEVO-T1EVO-X3
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285HAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Cores / threads16 / 1616 / 32
Processor default TDP45 WNot disclosed
Integrated graphicsIntel Arc 140T integrated graphicsAMD Radeon 8060S integrated graphics, 40 compute units

Memory and storage

SpecificationEVO-T1EVO-X3
Memory typeDDR5-5600 SO-DIMMLPDDR5X-8000 onboard
Maximum memory128 GB128 GB
Upgradeable memoryYesNo
Storage slots32

Connectivity

SpecificationEVO-T1EVO-X3
Ethernet2x 2.5GbE RJ45 (Realtek RTL8125BG)2.5GbE
WirelessIntel AX201 Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek RZ717) + Bluetooth 5.4
USB4YesYes
ThunderboltNoNo

Size and price

SpecificationEVO-T1EVO-X3
Enclosure volume1.71 litersNot published
List price$1,800$4,100
Product classCPU-heavy work and OCuLink expansionLarge local AI models