GMKtec EVO-T1 Desktop Computer
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- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, 16 cores / 16 threads, max turbo 5.4GHz, 24MB cache
- Intel Arc 140T iGPU, 8 Xe cores, up to 2.35GHz, 77 TOPS INT8
- 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM, dual-channel DDR5-5600, max 128GB
- 3x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD slots, up to 8TB per slot (max 24TB)
- Dual 2.5GbE Ethernet (Realtek 8125BG), Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Bluetooth 5.2
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Summary
A performance mini PC built around the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H with three M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots, dual 2.5 GbE, USB4 and an OCuLink port for external GPUs.
Strengths
- Strong multi-thread performance in Wccftech’s tests against Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 competition.
- Three M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots and dual 2.5 GbE ports expand upgrade options.
- USB4 and OCuLink ports support high-speed external storage and GPUs.
- User-adjustable BIOS power modes from 45 W to 80 W.
Weaknesses
- Fan noise is audible at full load according to Notebookcheck, though one owner finds the SSD fan barely audible.
- Plastic-heavy build compared to earlier GMKtec models, noted by multiple reviewers.
- Ubuntu Linux had Wi-Fi and Bluetooth detection issues in one test.
- No long-term reliability data available; all reviews are launch-period tests.
Verified specifications
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, 16 cores / 16 threads (6 P, 8 E, 2 LP-E), base 2.9 GHz, turbo up to 5.4 GHz, 24 MB cache, 45-80 W TDP. |
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| iGPU | Intel Arc 140T; NPU 13 TOPS (INT8); platform total up to 99 TOPS. |
| Memory | two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, dual channel DDR5-5600, up to 128 GB. |
| Storage | three M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots. |
| Network | Wi-Fi 6 (Intel AX201), Bluetooth 5.2, two 2.5 GbE ports (Realtek RTL8125BG). |
| Video out | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB4 and USB-C; quad-display output. |
| Front I/O | 1 x 3.5 mm combo, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, power button, clear-CMOS button, fan-control button. |
| Rear I/O | DC-in, 3.5 mm combo, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, OCuLink (PCIe Gen4 x4), 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB4, 2 x RJ45 2.5 GbE. |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro on non-barebone models. |
| BIOS power modes | Silent 45 W, Balanced 54 W, Performance 80 W. |
| Size | 154 × 151 × 73.6 mm. |
| In the box | user manual, warranty card, power adapter, HDMI cable, VESA mount. |
Full research notes and sources
Performance and thermals
Wccftech measured the 64 GB / 1 TB unit against a Beelink SER9 with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 70 W:
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core 1101 vs 1010; single-core 126 vs 121
- Geekbench 6 multi-core 15,887 vs 12,377; single-core 2,920 vs 2,948
- 3DMark Time Spy 4,511 vs 3,578; Steel Nomad 835 vs 570
- Cyberpunk 2077 medium with balanced upscaling 58.12 fps vs 59.72
- Power: idle 7 W, gaming 70 W, peak 75 W; temperatures idle 45°C, gaming 77°C, peak 97°C
Lon.tv reported stable thermals and quiet operation at 70 W BIOS mode, with power peaking around 90 W and idling at 12-15 W. The unit ran No Man’s Sky and Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p low settings around 45-60 fps.
Configuration and pricing
Reviewers tested 64 GB + 1 TB configurations priced at $999 on GMKtec’s store. GMKtec’s US page showed $829.99 against a $1,199.99 list price in November 2026, with barebone, 32 GB + 1 TB, 32 GB + 2 TB and 96 GB + 2 TB tiers all sold out or unavailable at capture. The 64 GB tier tested by reviewers is not among the US configurations.
Lon.tv noted a barebone configuration at $899. At launch in July 2025, the 64 GB + 1 TB model was priced at CNY 5,699 on JD.com (about $795 at the exchange rate).
Build and features
Cooling includes two fans and a vapor chamber with dual air inlets. The front “fan control” button only changes LED color and does not adjust fan speed, contrary to the product page listing.
The unit comes with a power adapter rated at either 19 V / 7.8 A (148.2 W) or 19 V / 6.32 A (about 120 W) - conflicting information exists on the maker page. The included VESA mount allows wall mounting.
Reliability and warranty
RAM and SSDs are socketed for easy upgrades, and the Wi-Fi card is replaceable. The warranty is 1 year limited with a 7-day return window on GMKtec’s US store. No teardown guides or long-term failure data were found.
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