GMKtec NucBox K17 vs Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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GMKtec NucBox K17
Core Ultra 5 226V / 16GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD / black / US plug
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
Core Ultra 7 265 / RTX A1000 8GB / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
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1Is it fast for normal work?
GMKtec NucBox K17
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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2Can it handle sustained work?
GMKtec NucBox K17
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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3Can it game?
GMKtec NucBox K17
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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4Is it loud or hot?
GMKtec NucBox K17
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Included SSD ran hot during sustained stress
Robtech found the included 1TB eKit Store SSD reached thermal-throttling territory when he stressed the CPU and SSD together for an extended period. This concern applies to his drive and test conditions; it is not a normalized temperature result.
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Noticeable fan noise under load Not available
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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Included SSD ran hot during sustained stress Not available
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Noticeable fan noise under load
ServeTheHome describes its Core Ultra 9 285 and RTX A1000 unit as quiet at idle but loud under load, with warm exhaust. This observation applies to the reviewer’s more powerful CPU configuration; noise was not measured on this catalog SKU.
ServeTheHome · 15:43
5How much electricity does it use?
GMKtec NucBox K17
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
GMKtec NucBox K17
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Memory access through the bottom panel Not available
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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Memory is upgradeable Yes
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Memory access through the bottom panel
ServeTheHome shows the memory sockets and two SSD positions beneath the removable bottom panel. Its unit has one 32GB CSODIMM installed. The reviewed Core Ultra 9 285 differs from this Core Ultra 7 265 configuration.
ServeTheHome · 10:12
7Is it good value?
GMKtec NucBox K17
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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8Will it be dependable?
GMKtec NucBox K17
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A supplied BIOS update fixed inconsistent performance
Robtech reported large performance changes between power cycles on his review unit. He said a BIOS supplied by GMKtec, dated August 13, fixed the issue. This records his result; the installed firmware on current retail units is unconfirmed.
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Batocera 43 connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Team Pandory booted Batocera 43 from USB and reported working Wi-Fi and an 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth controller on his 16GB/512GB unit. This is a basic compatibility check for that configuration.
Team Pandory · 10:27
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
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A supplied BIOS update fixed inconsistent performance Not available
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Batocera 43 connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Not available
References
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GMKtec. NucBox K17 specifications and US configuration. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 5 226V / 16GB LPDDR5X / 1TB SSD / black / US plug
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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Robtech. One of Their Best Mini PCs Yet, BUT...GMKtec K17 Review. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 5 226V / 16GB LPDDR5X-8533 / 1TB eKit Store PCIe 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro. Reviewer tested a supplied August 13 BIOS update; Balanced and Performance modes.
Disclosure: Free review sample and affiliate links disclosed.
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Team Pandory. This $559 Mini PC Has Surprisingly Powerful Graphics! [GMKTEC K17 Review]. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 5 226V / 16GB LPDDR5X-8533 / 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD / Windows 11 Pro; Batocera 43. Firmware version unconfirmed.
Disclosure: Free review sample and affiliate links disclosed.
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Lenovo PSREF. ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 30K50050US specifications. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 7 265 / RTX A1000 8GB / 32GB DDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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ServeTheHome. Even an NVIDIA GPU and 3x SSDs fit in 1L Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen2. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Core Ultra 9 285, RTX A1000 8GB, 32GB single DDR5-6400 CSODIMM, 1TB PCIe Gen 5 SSD. OS edition and firmware unconfirmed; CPU differs from this catalog configuration.
Disclosure: Lenovo supplied the review system; loan versus retained status was not specified. Affiliate links disclosed.
Value for money
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Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for GMKtec NucBox K17
Higher listed specifications for Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2
- Supports 112 GB more memory
- Provides 3 storage slots versus 2
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | NucBox K17 | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 |
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| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 8 | 20 / 20 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Intel Arc 130V | NVIDIA RTX A1000 8GB GDDR6 plus Intel Graphics |
Memory and storage
| Specification | NucBox K17 | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5X, up to 8533 MT/s, onboard | DDR5-6400 CSODIMM, 1 x 32GB non-ECC |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | No | Yes |
| Storage slots | 2 | 3 |
Connectivity
| Specification | NucBox K17 | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 |
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| Ethernet | 1 x 2.5GbE | 1 x Intel I219-LM Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 | Intel BE200 Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Yes | No |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | No |
Size and price
| Specification | NucBox K17 | ThinkStation P3 Tiny Gen 2 |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | 1 liters |
| List price | Not published | Not published |
| Product class | Not assigned | Not assigned |