- GMKtec launches EVO-T2 mini PC with Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processor
- EVO-T2 offers expanded memory, fast storage and network options for AI users
- Intel CEO endorses EVO-T2 at CES 2026 with public visit and signed prototype
GMKtec has unveiled the EVO-T2, a new mini PC powered by Intel’s Core Ultra X9 388H processor, manufactured using the 18A process.
Introduced at CES 2026, this device boasts peak AI performance of 180TOPS, approximately 50% more than AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 systems.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan personally visited the GMKtec booth during the event, testing the EVO-T2 and signing the prototype, marking a significant endorsement from Intel’s leadership.
From Laboratory to Desktop
“As the first flagship consumer device to transition Intel’s 18A process from the lab to the desktop, the GMKtec EVO-T2 signifies a major advancement in making high-performance AI computing accessible at the desktop level. It sets a new standard for compact, efficient system design,” Tan stated.
The processor is based on Intel's Panther Lake architecture, integrating RibbonFET gate-all-around transistors with backside power delivery.
Single-thread performance exceeds the previous generation by over 10%, while power consumption is reduced by more than 40%.
Graphics performance shows a roughly 50% improvement compared to Lunar Lake platforms.
Jim Johnson, SVP and general manager of Intel’s Client Computing Group, noted, “With the Series 3 processors, we prioritized energy efficiency, enhanced CPU performance, and integrated leading GPUs. This results in exceptional local AI capabilities alongside reliable x86 application compatibility, laying a solid foundation for the next generation of AI PC experiences.”
The EVO-T2’s compact steel and aluminum chassis is roughly the size of a thick paperback book, making it suitable for crowded desks.
It maintains GMKtec’s signature square design, featuring vents on all sides to dissipate heat during intensive workloads.
Power consumption can reach up to 80W, with a balanced default of 45W. GMKtec claims that the fans operate quietly under moderate use but will ramp up during heavy model training or inference tasks.
The EVO-T2 supports up to 128GB of LPDDR5x memory and 16TB of SSD storage through two M.2 slots, one PCIe 5.0 and one PCIe 4.0. It can drive up to four 4K displays, making it ideal for creative workflows as well as AI applications.
Connectivity options include 2.5G and 10G Ethernet, a full USB4 port with 40Gbps transfer speeds, and a dedicated OCuLink port for external GPU expansion.
The EVO-T2 mini PC is expected to launch in Q1 2026, with pricing and global availability yet to be announced.
