GMKtec EVO-T2S vs HP Z2 Mini G1a
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GMKtec EVO-T2S
Core Ultra X7 358H, 64GB RAM, 1TB SSD, US plug
HP Z2 Mini G1a
BN8E8UA#ABA: Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395, 128GB LPDDR5X, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro
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1Is it fast for normal work?
GMKtec EVO-T2S
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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 -
Geekbench 6 single-core Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1a
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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
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Geekbench 6 single-core 2934 points
Andrew Marc David measured 2,934 in Geekbench 6 single-core on HP's 128GB review unit.
Geekbench 6 single-core · Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395; 128GB LPDDR5X; two 1TB HP Z Turbo SSDs; HP-supplied review unit
Andrew Marc David · 7:00
2Can it handle sustained work?
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 -
Geekbench 6 multi-core Not available
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3DMark Time Spy stress-test stability Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1a
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Extended mixed-load check Not available
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Geekbench 6 multi-core 16687 points
The same HP-supplied 128GB unit scored 16,687 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
Geekbench 6 multi-core · Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395; 128GB LPDDR5X; two 1TB HP Z Turbo SSDs
Andrew Marc David · 7:00 -
3DMark Time Spy stress-test stability 97 %
Andrew Marc David reported a 97 percent pass result in the 3DMark Time Spy stress test, which he interpreted as little observed throttling during that run.
3DMark Time Spy stress test · 128GB/2TB review unit; HP default performance configuration; run length not narrated
Andrew Marc David · 8:35
3Can it game?
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 -
Gaming capability Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1a
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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
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Gaming capability Playable with adjusted settings
Andrew Marc David found the Radeon 8060S capable of playable frame rates with adjusted settings, but the narration did not state complete game, resolution, preset, and frame-rate combinations suitable for a catalog measurement.
Review gaming suite · 128GB/2TB review unit; individual on-screen results not normalized
Andrew Marc David · 7:55
4Is it loud or hot?
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 -
Maximum-load noise Not available
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Cyberpunk 2077 noise Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1a
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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
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Maximum-load noise 70 dB
Andrew Marc David reported up to 70 dB under maximum load. The review did not state microphone distance or ambient noise, so the result is retained as attributed evidence only.
Maximum-load noise test · 128GB/2TB review unit; measurement distance and room floor not reported
Andrew Marc David · 8:04 -
Cyberpunk 2077 noise 67 dB
The same reviewer reported about 67 dB while running Cyberpunk 2077, again without a documented measurement distance or ambient floor.
Cyberpunk 2077 gaming · 128GB/2TB review unit; game settings, measurement distance, and room floor not reported
Andrew Marc David · 8:10
5How much electricity does it use?
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 -
Internal power supply Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1a
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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
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Internal power supply 300W internal
HP equips this configuration with a 300W internal power supply rated up to 92 percent efficiency, avoiding an external power brick.
Manufacturer power-supply check · BN8E8UA#ABA
HP
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
GMKtec EVO-T2S
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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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 -
Thunderbolt is present Not available
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Expansion and service access Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1a
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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USB4 is present Not available
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Reviewed configuration Not available
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Thunderbolt is present Yes
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Expansion and service access 2x M.2 plus 2x Flex I/O
HP provides two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 storage slots, a replaceable M.2 2230 wireless card, two configurable rear Flex I/O positions, and tool-free cover removal. The processor and 128GB memory are fixed to the board.
Manufacturer and teardown expansion check · Z2 Mini G1a chassis
Andrew Marc David · 3:51
7Is it good value?
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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Retail availability Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1a
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Manufacturer price Not available
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Retail availability Currently unavailable from HP
HP still identifies BN8E8UA#ABA as the exact 128GB/1TB US configuration, but its product page displayed $0.00 and could not be purchased when checked. No current price is published until HP exposes a valid offer.
Manufacturer retail-price check · BN8E8UA#ABA; Windows 11 Pro; 128GB; 1TB SSD
HP
8Will it be dependable?
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 -
Included workstation warranty Not available
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Workstation validation Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1a
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Premiere Pro export issue Not available
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Bundled local-AI software Not available
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Included workstation warranty 3 years on-site
HP lists three years of parts, labor, and on-site repair for the exact US Wolf Pro Security retail configuration.
Manufacturer warranty check · BN8E8UA#ABA
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Workstation validation ISV certified; HP validation program
HP describes the platform as ISV certified and says the Z2 Mini line undergoes 360,000 hours of testing. Those are manufacturer program claims, not this catalog's own endurance testing.
Manufacturer reliability-program check · Z2 Mini G1a family
HP
References
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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.
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HP. HP Z2 Mini G1a Next Gen AI Desktop Workstation with 3 Yr Warranty & Wolf Pro Security. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: BN8E8UA#ABA: Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X-8533, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: Manufacturer retail identity, specifications, availability, and warranty.
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HP. HP Z2 Mini G1a Workstation Desktop PC. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: Z2 Mini G1a family with up to Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 and 128GB unified memory
Disclosure: Manufacturer family overview and workstation-program claims.
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Andrew Marc David. HP Z2 Mini G1a: The Mac Studio KILLER?. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X, two 1TB HP Z Turbo PCIe 4.0 SSDs
Disclosure: The reviewer states HP supplied the workstation and the companion monitor. No product-specific sponsor or affiliate disclosure was found in the description.
Value for money
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for GMKtec EVO-T2S
Higher listed specifications for HP Z2 Mini G1a
- Supports 64 GB more memory
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EVO-T2S | Z2 Mini G1a |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 16 | 16 / 32 |
| Processor default TDP | 25 W | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Arc B390 | AMD Radeon 8060S integrated graphics, 40 compute units |
Memory and storage
| Specification | EVO-T2S | Z2 Mini G1a |
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| Memory type | Onboard LPDDR5X, up to 8533 MT/s | LPDDR5X-8533 onboard |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | No | No |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EVO-T2S | Z2 Mini G1a |
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| Ethernet | 10GbE + 2.5GbE | 2.5GbE (Realtek RTL8125B) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 | MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7 (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | Yes |
Size and price
| Specification | EVO-T2S | Z2 Mini G1a |
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| Enclosure volume | 1.712 liters | Not published |
| List price | $2,400 | Not published |
| Product class | Local AI and high-speed networking | Managed local-AI workstation |