Intel’s next-gen Panther Lake platform may be gearing up for a bigger leap than expected, and a new mini PC reveal just turned up the heat. GMKtech has shown off the EVO-T2, a compact system built around a high-end Panther Lake SKU that hints at memory speeds beyond Intel’s own guidance.
According to the spec card shared for the EVO-T2, the system supports LPDDR5X running at up to 10,677 MT/s, and up to 128 GB of capacity. That’s notably higher than the 9,600 MT/s figure shown on Intel’s official slide. Even so, the EVO-T2’s 128-bit memory bus would cap bandwidth at around 170 GB/s. That still matters a lot: more bandwidth can translate into stronger integrated GPU performance, better throughput in AI workloads, and smoother handling of parallel tasks.
The EVO-T2 is expected to feature one of the higher-tier Core Ultra X9 or X7 chips, complete with a 12-core Xe3 iGPU. The platform’s power envelope reportedly goes up to 80 W, and AI acceleration is listed at up to 180 TOPS, outpacing current Core Ultra Series 2 offerings on paper. Storage enthusiasts get both a PCIe 5.0 M.2 interface and an additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot, with total storage support up to 16 TB. Front I/O includes multiple USB Type-A ports and a USB-C port, while rear connectivity hasn’t been detailed yet but should align with modern expectations.
Timing-wise, the GMKtech EVO-T2 is slated for a Q1 2026 launch. That lines up with the broader Panther Lake rollout, with the CPU family set to debut on January 5, 2026. If these early specs hold, mini PCs built on Panther Lake could deliver a compelling blend of ultra-fast LPDDR5X memory, stronger integrated graphics, and on-device AI performance in a surprisingly small footprint.
