GMKtec is gearing up to show off its next big step in high-performance mini PCs. The company has confirmed that the GMKtec Evo-T2 gaming mini PC is set to debut at CES 2026, and it’s shaping up to be a serious contender for anyone who wants desktop-class speed in a compact box.
At the heart of the Evo-T2 will be Intel’s Core Ultra X9 388H, part of the upcoming “Panther Lake” lineup. Early performance chatter around this processor suggests a 16-core design split across different core types: 4 performance cores, 8 efficiency cores, and 4 low-power cores. In leaked benchmark sightings, it reportedly clears the 3,000 mark for single-core performance and lands around 17,600 in multi-core scores. If those figures hold up in real-world testing, the Evo-T2 should deliver a noticeable jump over today’s Core Ultra-based mini PCs, putting it in the same competitive conversation as some of AMD’s strongest compact PC platforms.
Graphics performance also looks like a major focus. GMKtec’s Evo-T2 is expected to rely on an Intel Xe3-based Arc B390 integrated GPU with 12 cores. Leaked results point to a sizeable iGPU uplift, with claims that it could reach up to double the performance of certain current-generation integrated solutions like the Radeon 890M. That kind of boost matters in a mini PC because it can translate into smoother 1080p gaming, stronger creator performance in GPU-accelerated apps, and more headroom for AI-assisted workflows without needing a discrete graphics card.
One of the most attention-grabbing specs is memory capacity. GMKtec says the Evo-T2 will support up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X-10677, which is unusually high for a mini PC. That makes the system especially interesting for power users who run heavy multitasking setups, large creative projects, or local AI tasks such as running LLMs on-device. More unified memory can be a real advantage for integrated graphics as well, since the GPU shares system memory resources.
Connectivity and expansion are also on the checklist. The Evo-T2 will include dual network ports (GMKtec hasn’t specified speeds yet) and a broad mix of additional I/O suited for peripherals, displays, and external storage. On the storage side, the system is set to offer both PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 5.0 SSD support, giving buyers flexibility for high-capacity drives today and faster next-gen options later.
Pricing hasn’t been announced, but there’s reason to expect the upper configurations to land on the premium end. With memory prices trending upward, the 128 GB versions in particular could be costly—though that may still be appealing for buyers who want maximum performance per liter of desk space.
With CES 2026 as the confirmed launch window, the GMKtec Evo-T2 is now one to watch if you’re searching for a powerful gaming mini PC, a compact workstation, or a small-form-factor system built for local AI and demanding multitasking.
