GMKtec EVO-X3 vs ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
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GMKtec EVO-X3
Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB LPDDR5X, 2TB SSD, US plug
ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
Core Ultra 7 265 / RTX 5070 12GB / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Home
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1Is it fast for normal work?
GMKtec EVO-X3
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Cinebench 2024 single-core 114 points
ETA PRIME's 128GB review unit scored 114 in Cinebench 2024 single-core while the system was in Performance mode.
Cinebench 2024 single-core · Performance mode; Ryzen AI Max+ 395; 128GB LPDDR5X; 4TB SSD review configuration
ETA PRIME · 7:23 -
Geekbench 6 single-core 3081 points
The same review unit scored 3,081 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
Geekbench 6 single-core · Performance mode; Ryzen AI Max+ 395; 128GB LPDDR5X; 4TB SSD review configuration
ETA PRIME · 7:52
ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
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Cinebench 2024 single-core Not available
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Geekbench 6 single-core Not available
2Can it handle sustained work?
GMKtec EVO-X3
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1893 points
ETA PRIME's review unit scored 1,893 in Cinebench 2024 multi-core in Performance mode.
Cinebench 2024 multi-core · Performance mode; Ryzen AI Max+ 395; 128GB LPDDR5X; 4TB SSD review configuration
ETA PRIME · 7:23 -
Geekbench 6 multi-core 22314 points
The same review unit scored 22,314 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
Geekbench 6 multi-core · Performance mode; Ryzen AI Max+ 395; 128GB LPDDR5X; 4TB SSD review configuration
ETA PRIME · 7:52 -
AIDA64 memory bandwidth 118 GB/s
Level1Techs measured 118 GB/s of memory bandwidth on the exact 128GB/2TB configuration.
AIDA64 memory benchmark · 128GB LPDDR5X-8000; 2TB Crucial P310 SSD review unit
Level1Techs · 7:26 -
AIDA64 memory latency 143.8 ns
The same Level1Techs test measured 143.8 ns of memory latency.
AIDA64 memory benchmark · 128GB LPDDR5X-8000; 2TB Crucial P310 SSD review unit
Level1Techs · 7:26
ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core Not available
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Geekbench 6 multi-core Not available
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AIDA64 memory bandwidth Not available
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AIDA64 memory latency Not available
3Can it game?
GMKtec EVO-X3
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3DMark Time Spy 11388 points
ETA PRIME measured a 3DMark Time Spy score of 11,388 from the integrated Radeon 8060S.
3DMark Time Spy · Performance mode; Radeon 8060S; 128GB/4TB review unit
ETA PRIME · 9:13 -
Cyberpunk 2077 74 fps
The review showed about 74 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p high with FSR 2.1 set to Quality.
Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay · 1440p high; FSR 2.1 Quality; Performance mode; 128GB/4TB review unit
ETA PRIME · 10:54 -
Black Myth: Wukong 83 fps
ETA PRIME reported about 83 FPS in Black Myth: Wukong at 1440p high with FSR set to 90 percent.
Black Myth: Wukong gameplay · 1440p high; FSR 90%; Performance mode; 128GB/4TB review unit
ETA PRIME · 11:35
ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
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3DMark Time Spy Not available
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Cyberpunk 2077 Not available
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Black Myth: Wukong Not available
4Is it loud or hot?
GMKtec EVO-X3
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Average APU gaming temperature 66 C
ETA PRIME reported an average APU temperature of 66 C during gaming in Performance mode.
AAA gaming · Performance mode; automatic fan control; 128GB/4TB review unit
ETA PRIME · 12:41 -
Maximum observed APU temperature 83 C
The same reviewer reported an 83 C maximum across the tests shown in the review.
Review benchmark and gaming suite · Performance mode; automatic fan control; 128GB/4TB review unit
ETA PRIME · 12:41 -
High-load fan character Audible above about 100 W
Level1Techs described the exact 128GB/2TB unit as effectively inaudible in lighter use. Above roughly 100 W, its fans became audible but had a smooth whooshing character without high-pitched whine.
Subjective fan-noise assessment · Exact 128GB/2TB review configuration; measurement distance and room floor not reported
Level1Techs · 20:18
ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
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Average APU gaming temperature Not available
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Maximum observed APU temperature Not available
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High-load fan character Not available
5How much electricity does it use?
GMKtec EVO-X3
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Idle wall power 11 W
ETA PRIME measured 11 W at the wall while the EVO-X3 was idle.
Windows idle · Performance mode; 128GB/4TB review unit; wall measurement
ETA PRIME · 12:41 -
4K video wall power 18 W
The same review measured 18 W at the wall during 4K video playback.
4K video playback · Performance mode; 128GB/4TB review unit; wall measurement
ETA PRIME · 12:41 -
AAA gaming wall power 147 W
ETA PRIME reported an average of 147 W at the wall while playing AAA games.
AAA gaming · Performance mode; 128GB/4TB review unit; wall measurement
ETA PRIME · 12:41
ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
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Idle wall power Not available
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4K video wall power Not available
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AAA gaming wall power Not available
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
GMKtec EVO-X3
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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 paths 2x M.2 plus OCuLink
GMKtec provides two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 storage slots and a PCIe 4.0 x4 OCuLink port. The company warns that OCuLink is not hot-pluggable.
Manufacturer expansion check · EVO-X3 chassis
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Wireless adapter Wi-Fi 7, 160 MHz maximum
Level1Techs identified the MediaTek RZ717 Wi-Fi 7 adapter and noted that it is limited to 160 MHz channels rather than 320 MHz.
Hardware identification · Exact 128GB/2TB review configuration
Level1Techs · 6:20 -
Aftermarket cooler and PSU did not fit unchanged Not available
ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Thunderbolt is present Not available
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Expansion paths Not available
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Wireless adapter Not available
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Aftermarket cooler and PSU did not fit unchanged
GucksTV reports that the attempted Noctua NH-L9i cooler and SilverStone 600W Flex ATX power supply would require modifications to fit. The reviewer found memory, SSD and Wi-Fi-card replacement straightforward. This concerns those attempted parts, not every aftermarket option.
GucksTV · 23:30
7Is it good value?
GMKtec EVO-X3
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Manufacturer price $3,799.99
GMKtec listed the exact US 128GB/2TB configuration for $3,799.99 when checked, against a $4,100 compare-at price.
Manufacturer retail-price check · EVO-X3-2-75S: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB RAM, 2TB SSD, US plug
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Reviewer market-position assessment Among the less expensive Strix Halo options
Level1Techs described the exact review configuration as one of the least expensive Strix Halo systems available at the time, without presenting that statement as a measured value score.
Review-date market-position assessment · Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X-8000, 2TB Crucial P310 SSD
Level1Techs · 21:28
ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
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Manufacturer price Not available
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Reviewer market-position assessment Not available
8Will it be dependable?
GMKtec EVO-X3
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Hardware warranty 1 year
GMKtec lists a one-year warranty for the EVO-X3 and a seven-day return window on the product page.
Manufacturer warranty-policy check
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Factory fan curve Full speed at 95 C by default
Level1Techs found that the default BIOS fan curve did not command full fan speed until 95 C and recommended a more aggressive curve for sustained high-power operation.
BIOS fan-curve inspection · Exact 128GB/2TB review configuration
Level1Techs · 19:57
ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
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Hardware warranty Not available
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Factory fan curve Not available
References
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ZOTAC. MAGNUS ONE EU275070C Windows configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 7 265 / RTX 5070 12GB / 16GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Home
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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ZOTAC. EU275070C family user manual. Product page. Accessed .
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GucksTV. Zotac Magnus One with RTX 5070: Mini PC with limited headroom. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 7 265 and desktop RTX 5070 barebone, fitted with 64GB Kingston Fury Impact DDR5-5600 and 2TB Kingston Renegade G5. Windows edition and firmware unconfirmed; aftermarket PSU and cooler fit attempts are separate from stock testing.
Disclosure: Paid-promotion label and Keysworlds sponsorship visible; purchase, loan or retention status of the Zotac unit unconfirmed.
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-X3
- Supports 32 GB more memory
Higher listed specifications for ZOTAC MAGNUS ONE EU275070C
- Provides 3 storage slots versus 2
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | EVO-X3 | MAGNUS ONE EU275070C |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
| Cores / threads | 16 / 32 | 20 / 20 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S integrated graphics, 40 compute units | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 desktop, 12GB GDDR7 |
Memory and storage
| Specification | EVO-X3 | MAGNUS ONE EU275070C |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5X-8000 onboard | DDR5 SO-DIMM; one module installed, fitted speed unconfirmed |
| Maximum memory | 128 GB | 96 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | No | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 3 |
Connectivity
| Specification | EVO-X3 | MAGNUS ONE EU275070C |
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| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 1 x 5Gbps Ethernet and 1 x Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek RZ717) + Bluetooth 5.4 | Intel Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4; exact module unconfirmed |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | No | Yes |
Size and price
| Specification | EVO-X3 | MAGNUS ONE EU275070C |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | 8.48 liters |
| List price | $4,100 | Not published |
| Product class | Large local AI models | Not assigned |