GMKtec EVO-X2 vs HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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GMKtec EVO-X2
Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB LPDDR5X-8000, 2TB SSD, US plug
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
BM6N6UT#ABA: Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB DDR5-6400, 1TB PCIe 5.0 SSD, RTX 2000 Ada 16GB, Windows 11 Pro High End
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1Is it fast for normal work?
GMKtec EVO-X2
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Cinebench R23 single-core 1988 points
Retro Game Corps measured 1,988 in Cinebench R23 single-core on the exact 128GB/2TB review unit in Performance mode.
Cinebench R23 single-core · Performance mode; 120 W sustained power setting; Ryzen AI Max+ 395; 128GB/2TB review unit
Retro Game Corps · 12:41 -
Exact workstation configuration Not available
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Commercially aligned hands-on Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Cinebench R23 single-core Not available
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Exact workstation configuration 24 cores / 32GB / 1TB
BM6N6UT#ABA pairs a 24-core desktop Core Ultra 9 285K with dual-channel 32GB DDR5-6400 memory and a 1TB PCIe 5.0 SSD. MiniPCBench has not independently tested this configuration.
Exact manufacturer-part verification · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
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Commercially aligned hands-on Same CPU/GPU; partial identity
Shukun physically examined a G1i with the same processor, GPU, and 1TB storage class and published benchmark screenshots. Because its memory and regional part identity are not clear in accessible text and the article is labeled Brand Message, no numeric result is imported.
CPU-Z, GPU-Z, Geekbench, PCMark, and storage checks · Core Ultra 9 285K; RTX 2000 Ada; 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD; memory and part unknown
Shukun E-commerce / T客邦
2Can it handle sustained work?
GMKtec EVO-X2
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Cinebench R23 multi-core 35554 points
Retro Game Corps measured 35,554 in Cinebench R23 multi-core after a 10-minute run in Performance mode.
Cinebench R23 multi-core 10-minute run · Performance mode; 120 W sustained power setting; Ryzen AI Max+ 395; 128GB/2TB review unit
Retro Game Corps · 10:50 -
DaVinci Resolve 1080p render time 97 minutes
Tame That Tech's four-minute 1080p Resolve project took 1 hour 37 minutes to render, and the reviewer also reported lag while scrubbing its 1080p timeline.
DaVinci Resolve four-minute 1080p project render · Exact 128GB/2TB review unit; project and codec details were not stated in the narration
Tame That Tech · 6:00 -
DaVinci Resolve 4K render time 105 minutes
The same four-minute project took 1 hour 45 minutes when rendered at 4K in Tame That Tech's test.
DaVinci Resolve four-minute 4K project render · Exact 128GB/2TB review unit; project and codec details were not stated in the narration
Tame That Tech · 6:18 -
Cinebench 2024 multi-core Not available
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Blender Classroom Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Cinebench R23 multi-core Not available
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DaVinci Resolve 1080p render time Not available
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DaVinci Resolve 4K render time Not available
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1789 points
Principled Technologies reported 1,789 in Cinebench 2024 multi-core for an HP-supplied Z2 Mini G1i with a Core Ultra 7 265, 64GB, and RTX 4000 SFF Ada. All three major compute components differ from BM6N6UT#ABA, so the result is attributed family evidence only.
Cinebench 2024 CPU multi-core · Core Ultra 7 265; 64GB DDR5-6400; 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD; RTX 4000 SFF Ada; HP-provided system
Principled Technologies · 0:00 -
Blender Classroom 91.7 samples/min
The same HP-commissioned lab report measured 91.7 samples per minute in Blender Classroom. The different CPU, memory, and RTX 4000 SFF Ada GPU prevent exact-config comparison or scoring.
Blender benchmark Classroom · Core Ultra 7 265; 64GB DDR5-6400; 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD; RTX 4000 SFF Ada; HP-provided system
Principled Technologies · 0:00
3Can it game?
GMKtec EVO-X2
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3DMark Time Spy 10819 points
Retro Game Corps measured 10,819 in 3DMark Time Spy from the integrated Radeon 8060S.
3DMark Time Spy · Performance mode; Radeon 8060S; exact 128GB/2TB review unit
Retro Game Corps · 12:54 -
Cyberpunk 2077 85 fps
Retro Game Corps reported an 85 FPS average in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p using the High preset and no frame generation.
Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay · 1440p High preset; preset-applied FSR; frame generation off; exact 128GB/2TB review unit
Retro Game Corps · 18:33 -
Doom: The Dark Ages 60 fps
The same reviewer averaged about 60 FPS in Doom: The Dark Ages at 1440p Medium.
Doom: The Dark Ages gameplay · 1440p Medium; exact 128GB/2TB review unit
Retro Game Corps · 15:10 -
Professional discrete graphics Not available
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No proxy gaming result Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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3DMark Time Spy Not available
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Cyberpunk 2077 Not available
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Doom: The Dark Ages Not available
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Professional discrete graphics RTX 2000 Ada 16GB
The RTX 2000 Ada supplies 16GB of dedicated GDDR6 and four Mini DisplayPort outputs. It is a professional workstation GPU; no exact-config game, resolution, preset, and frame-rate measurements were found.
Exact graphics configuration check · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
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No proxy gaming result Exact gaming data unavailable
Results from RTX 4000 SFF Ada systems, integrated-graphics G1i configurations, and the AMD Z2 Mini G1a were not used as substitutes for this RTX 2000 Ada model.
Configuration-match audit · Core Ultra 9 285K and RTX 2000 Ada
HP
4Is it loud or hot?
GMKtec EVO-X2
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Peak CPU temperature 98 C
Retro Game Corps observed a 98 C peak during a 10-minute Cinebench multi-core run at the 120 W Performance setting and considered it hotter than desirable.
Cinebench R23 multi-core 10-minute run · Performance mode; 120 W sustained with a brief 140 W boost; exact 128GB/2TB review unit
Retro Game Corps · 10:50 -
Idle sound level 35 dB
Tame That Tech measured under 35 dB at idle even with Performance mode selected.
Windows idle · Performance mode; exact 128GB/2TB review unit; distance and room floor were not stated
Tame That Tech · 7:40 -
Full-load sound level 49 dB
Tame That Tech measured about 49 dB at full load. ServeTheHome independently measured about 41 to 44 dBA under AI workloads from roughly one meter, with a 34 dBA room floor.
Full system load · Exact 128GB/2TB review unit; Tame That Tech did not state measurement distance or room floor
Tame That Tech · 7:48 -
Manufacturer-declared idle noise Not available
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Exact thermals unavailable Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Peak CPU temperature Not available
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Idle sound level Not available
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Full-load sound level Not available
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Manufacturer-declared idle noise 18 dBA
HP's QuickSpecs declares 18 dBA at idle for a mid-level factory reference with a 65W Core Ultra 9 285, 96GB, RTX 2000 Ada, and two 4TB SSDs. The processor, memory, and storage differ from BM6N6UT#ABA, and this is manufacturer-declared acoustic data rather than an independent exact-config test.
ISO-style declared idle acoustics on floor · HP mid-level reference: Core Ultra 9 285 65W; 96GB; RTX 2000 Ada; 2x 4TB SSD; 280W adapter
HP · 0:00 -
Exact thermals unavailable Not independently measured
HP documents selectable High Performance, Performance, Quiet, and Rack modes, but no independent source published reproducible temperature, throttling, or sound-pressure results for BM6N6UT#ABA.
Broad acoustic and thermal evidence search · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
HP
5How much electricity does it use?
GMKtec EVO-X2
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Idle wall power 13 W
Tame That Tech observed 10 to 13 W at idle on the exact 128GB/2TB unit.
Windows idle · Observed range 10-13 W; exact 128GB/2TB review unit
Tame That Tech · 7:56 -
Maximum observed wall power 220 W
Tame That Tech's maximum observed wall draw was 220 W at full load.
Full system load · Exact 128GB/2TB review unit; workload was not further specified in the narration
Tame That Tech · 8:01 -
Llama 3.3 70B GPU-only wall power 150 W
ServeTheHome observed about 147 to 150 W while running Llama 3.3 70B entirely in allocated GPU memory.
Llama 3.3 70B Q6_K inference in LM Studio · 64GB allocated to GPU; exact 128GB/2TB review unit; reported range 147-150 W
ServeTheHome · 10:20 -
External power adapter Not available
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No exact wall-power test Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Idle wall power Not available
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Maximum observed wall power Not available
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Llama 3.3 70B GPU-only wall power Not available
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External power adapter 280W external
The exact US part ships with a 280W external adapter. Adapter capacity is not a wall-power measurement and does not establish idle, typical, or peak consumption.
Exact configuration check · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
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No exact wall-power test Exact result unavailable
The reviewed sources did not publish a traceable wall-power result for the Core Ultra 9 285K and RTX 2000 Ada configuration.
Power evidence match check · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
HP
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
GMKtec EVO-X2
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Thunderbolt is present No
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Expansion and access 2x M.2 2280
The EVO-X2 has two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 storage slots. Retro Game Corps found the slots easy to reach after removing two screws, but the screws sit under adhesive rubber feet.
Manufacturer specification and hands-on access check · Exact 128GB/2TB review unit
Retro Game Corps · 8:31 -
Network interface 2.5GbE
ServeTheHome identified the single wired network port as a Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5GbE interface and criticized the absence of faster 5GbE or 10GbE at this price level.
Hardware identification · Exact 128GB/2TB review unit
ServeTheHome · 2:37 -
Internal expansion Not available
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Optional Flex I/O Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Thunderbolt is present No
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Expansion and access Not available
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Network interface Not available
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Internal expansion 2 SO-DIMM / 2 M.2 / low-profile PCIe
Tool-free access exposes two SO-DIMM slots, two M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 storage slots, a replaceable M.2 wireless card, and the low-profile PCIe slot occupied by the RTX 2000 Ada. The factory configuration fills both memory slots and one SSD slot.
Manufacturer and retailer expansion check · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
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Optional Flex I/O One unpopulated optional-module position
HP offers Thunderbolt 4, faster Ethernet, extra USB, and other modules for the family, but the exact part record describes them as optional and does not identify one as installed.
Exact included-port check · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
B&H Photo Video
7Is it good value?
GMKtec EVO-X2
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Manufacturer price $3,649.99
GMKtec listed the exact US 128GB/2TB configuration for $3,649.99 when checked, against a $3,999.99 compare-at price.
Manufacturer retail-price check · EVO-X2-5-75S: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB RAM, 2TB SSD, US plug
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Verified Amazon configuration B0F53MLYQ6
Amazon ASIN B0F53MLYQ6 matched the exact Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB RAM, and 2TB SSD configuration when checked.
Retailer identity check · Exact 128GB/2TB listing
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Current exact-part offer Not available
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Amazon identity unresolved Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Manufacturer price Not available
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Verified Amazon configuration Not available
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Current exact-part offer $4,073.76 at B&H
B&H listed BM6N6UT#ABA at $4,073.76 as a special-order item with an expected six-to-eight-week lead time when checked. The catalog stores no MSRP because reseller prices varied and a stable manufacturer list price was not verified.
Exact-part retail-price check · BM6N6UT#ABA; checked 2026-08-25
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Amazon identity unresolved No verified exact Amazon listing
No current Amazon page could be independently matched to manufacturer part BM6N6UT#ABA. A generic affiliate link without verifiable exact-part identity was not added.
Amazon exact-configuration search · BM6N6UT#ABA; Core Ultra 9 285K; 32GB; 1TB; RTX 2000 Ada
B&H Photo Video
8Will it be dependable?
GMKtec EVO-X2
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Hardware warranty 1 year
GMKtec lists a one-year warranty and a seven-day return window on the EVO-X2 product page.
Manufacturer warranty-policy check
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Thermal headroom concern 98 C observed peak
Retro Game Corps measured a 98 C peak at the 120 W Performance setting after about a month with the unit and flagged the temperature as a long-term concern, while noting it remained below the platform's cited 105 C throttling point.
Cinebench R23 multi-core 10-minute run · Performance mode; exact 128GB/2TB review unit
Retro Game Corps · 10:50 -
Creator-software behavior Resolve weakness reported
Tame That Tech reported severe timeline lag and unusually slow renders in its DaVinci Resolve project despite strong gaming results, so performance should not be assumed uniform across GPU-accelerated applications.
DaVinci Resolve editing and render test · Exact 128GB/2TB review unit
Tame That Tech · 6:00 -
Included limited warranty Not available
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Workstation validation Not available
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Serviceable core components Not available
HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
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Hardware warranty Not available
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Thermal headroom concern Not available
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Creator-software behavior Not available
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Included limited warranty 1-year limited warranty
The exact B&H package specifies a one-year limited manufacturer warranty and one year of HP Wolf Pro Security. Longer HP Care Pack coverage is optional rather than credited as included.
Exact package and warranty check · HP BM6N6UT#ABA
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Workstation validation ISV-certified family; HP validation program
HP describes the family as ISV certified and says Z workstations undergo MIL-STD durability checks and 360,000 hours of testing. These are manufacturer program claims, not MiniPCBench endurance results for this unit.
Manufacturer reliability-program check · HP Z2 Mini G1i family
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Serviceable core components Tool-free internal access
HP's tool-free cover and replaceable memory, storage, wireless card, and low-profile graphics card improve field serviceability, subject to HP qualification and part compatibility.
Manufacturer serviceability check · HP Z2 Mini G1i family
HP
References
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GMKtec. GMKtec EVO-X2 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 AI Mini PC. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: EVO-X2-5-75S: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X-8000, 2TB SSD, US plug
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications, current price, availability, warranty, and return terms.
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ServeTheHome. AMD's 128GB Answer to NVIDIA for AI and Gaming. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X, factory 2TB SSD plus reviewer-installed 8TB secondary SSD
Disclosure: The description says the unit was purchased and contains Amazon affiliate links.
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Tame That Tech. GMKtec EVO-X2 AI Max+ 395 Mini PC Unboxing & Review – The Ultimate AI Desktop?. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X-8000, 2TB SSD
Disclosure: The description discloses Amazon, Mavely, and JoyLink affiliate storefronts; it does not state how the review unit was obtained.
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Retro Game Corps. A True "NEXT GEN" Mini PC - GMKtec EVO-X2. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X-8000, 2TB SSD
Disclosure: The reviewer says GMKtec supplied the unit on loan, exchanged no money, and did not see the review before publication; the description contains affiliate links.
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HP. HP Z2 Mini G1i Workstation Desktop PC. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Z2 Mini G1i family with up to Core Ultra 9 K-series processors, RTX 4000 SFF Ada, 128GB DDR5, two M.2 slots, optional Flex I/O, and 280W adapter
Disclosure: Manufacturer family overview, port map, expansion claims, official image, and workstation-program claims. Family maxima and optional features are not treated as installed on the exact part.
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HP. HP Z2 Mini G1i Workstation QuickSpecs c09133727. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: Worldwide Z2 Mini G1i family specifications, component matrix, service expansion, networking, dimensions, and manufacturer-declared reference acoustics
Disclosure: Manufacturer technical document. Reference acoustic configurations differ from BM6N6UT#ABA and are excluded from scoring.
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B&H Photo Video. HP Z2 Mini G1i Workstation BM6N6UT#ABA. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: HP MPN BM6N6UT#ABA: Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB 2x16 DDR5-6400, 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, RTX 2000 Ada 16GB, Windows 11 Pro High End, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 280W adapter
Disclosure: HP-authorized retailer record used for exact fixed-part identity, included hardware, warranty, availability, and current price. No customer benchmark data are imported.
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Shukun E-commerce / T客邦. HP Z2 Mini G1i workstation unboxing and hands-on testing. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Physical G1i with Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada, and 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD; regional part and installed memory not clearly stated in accessible text
Disclosure: Retailer-hosted article labeled Brand Message. It includes original physical and benchmark screenshots but does not disclose unit custody in accessible text; no numeric result is imported.
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Principled Technologies. Jumpstart graphics-intensive workloads with the HP Z2 Mini G1i. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 7 265, 64GB DDR5-6400, 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage, NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF Ada, Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: HP commissioned the comparison and supplied both systems. Processor, memory, and GPU differ from BM6N6UT#ABA; every result is excluded from scoring.
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Specification differences
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Higher listed specifications for GMKtec EVO-X2
Higher listed specifications for HP Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada)
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EVO-X2 | Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 32 | 24 / 24 |
| Processor default TDP | 120 W | 125 W |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S integrated graphics, 40 compute units | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation discrete graphics with 16GB GDDR6 and four Mini DisplayPort outputs |
Memory and storage
| Specification | EVO-X2 | Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada) |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5X-8000 onboard | 2x 16GB DDR5-6400 SO-DIMM, non-ECC |
| Maximum memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | No | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EVO-X2 | Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada) |
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| Ethernet | 2.5GbE Realtek RTL8125BG | Integrated Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 7 2x2 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt | No | No |
Size and price
| Specification | EVO-X2 | Z2 Mini G1i (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 2000 Ada) |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | 3.17 liters |
| List price | $4,000 | Not published |
| Product class | Local AI and 1440p gaming | Compact ISV-certified CAD, rendering, and professional visualization workstation |