GMKtec EVO-T1 vs MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

GMKtec EVO-T1 shown horizontally and vertically in its dark metal chassis
Silver MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470 mini PC in an angled front view
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GMKtec EVO-T1

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

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MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD

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1Is it fast for normal work?

GMKtec EVO-T1

  • Desktop and media performance Responsive desktop use
  • Geekbench 6 multi-core Not available

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Desktop and media performance Not available
  • Geekbench 6 multi-core 14331 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

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Cinebench R23 multi-core Not available
  • Cinebench 2024 single-core Not available
  • DeepSeek 32B local inference Not available
  • Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1164 points

3Can it game?

GMKtec EVO-T1

  • 3DMark Time Spy 4180 points
  • Cyberpunk 2077 50 fps
  • OCuLink behavior Mixed reviewer results
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 Not available

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • 3DMark Time Spy 4138 points
  • Cyberpunk 2077 Not available
  • OCuLink behavior Not available
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 70 fps

4Is it loud or hot?

GMKtec EVO-T1

  • Peak CPU temperature 83 C
  • Maximum observed sound level 39 dB
  • Maximum recorded temperature Not available

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Peak CPU temperature Not available
  • Maximum observed sound level Not available
  • Maximum recorded temperature 73 °C

5How much electricity does it use?

GMKtec EVO-T1

  • Idle wall power 15 W
  • Maximum observed wall power 90 W
  • 4K playback wall power Not available
  • Gaming wall power Not available

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Idle wall power 9 W
  • Maximum observed wall power Not available
  • 4K playback wall power 12 W
  • Gaming wall power 78 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
  • Review-unit memory Not available
  • USB4 is present Not available
  • Prebuilt memory layout Not available

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Memory is upgradeable Yes
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • Thunderbolt is present Not available
  • Internal expansion Not available
  • USB4 reliability Not available
  • Linux device support Not available
  • Review-unit memory 32 GB
  • USB4 is present Yes
  • Prebuilt memory layout 1x 32GB SODIMM

7Is it good value?

GMKtec EVO-T1

  • Manufacturer price $1,279.99
  • Amazon configuration check No exact listing verified
  • Prebuilt value concern Not available

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Manufacturer price Not available
  • Amazon configuration check Not available
  • Prebuilt value concern Prebuilt carries a premium

8Will it be dependable?

GMKtec EVO-T1

  • Seller warranty 1 year
  • High-speed I/O caveats Compatibility varies
  • Service resources Not available

MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Seller warranty 2 years
  • High-speed I/O caveats Not available
  • Service resources BIOS and driver downloads

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. MINISFORUM. MINISFORUM product specifications. Product page. Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro

  8. ETA PRIME. The World’s First Ryzen AI 470 Mini PC! X1 Ai Pro Hands On. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 prebuilt, 32GB DDR5-5600, storage configuration not fully stated

    Disclosure: ETA PRIME did not state how the unit was acquired; the video description contains affiliate links.

  9. Robtech. Minisforum's Mac Mini Clone Is Back! AI X1 Pro-470 Mini PC Review. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB DDR5 in one SODIMM, included Kingston PCIe 4.0 SSD with capacity not stated

    Disclosure: Robtech states that the unit was supplied as a free review sample. The description contains affiliate links.

Value for money

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Specification differences

Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications

Higher listed specifications for GMKtec EVO-T1

Higher listed specifications for MINISFORUM AI X1 Pro-470

  • Uses a smaller 1.62 liter enclosure
  • Has a manufacturer list price about $141 lower

Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationEVO-T1AI X1 Pro-470
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285HAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470
Cores / threads16 / 1612 / 24
Processor default TDP45 W28 W
Integrated graphicsIntel Arc 140T integrated graphicsRadeon 890M

Memory and storage

SpecificationEVO-T1AI X1 Pro-470
Memory typeDDR5-5600 SO-DIMMDDR5-5600 SODIMM
Maximum memory128 GB128 GB
Upgradeable memoryYesYes
Storage slots33

Connectivity

SpecificationEVO-T1AI X1 Pro-470
Ethernet2x 2.5GbE RJ45 (Realtek RTL8125BG)Dual 2.5GbE
WirelessIntel AX201 Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
USB4YesYes
ThunderboltNoNo

Size and price

SpecificationEVO-T1AI X1 Pro-470
Enclosure volume1.71 liters1.62 liters
List price$1,800$1,659
Product classCPU-heavy work and OCuLink expansionAI mini PC