- GMKtec launches EVO-T2 mini PC with Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processor
- EVO-T2 offers expanded memory, fast storage and networking options for AI users
- Intel CEO endorses EVO-T2 at CES 2026 with public tour and signed prototype
GMKtec announced the EVO-T2, a new mini PC built around the mainstream Intel Core Ultra X9 388H mobile processor, produced using the 18A process.
Launched at CES 2026, the device promises a maximum AI throughput of 180TOPS, around 50% more than that offered by systems running AMD’s rival Ryzen AI Max+ 395.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan visited the GMKtec booth during the show and tested the EVO-T2 in person. He then signed the prototype, a rare public endorsement from Intel’s top executive.
From the laboratory to the office
“As the world’s first flagship consumer device to bring the Intel 18A process from the lab to the desktop, the GMKtec EVO-T2 represents a crucial step in making high-performance AI computing accessible at the desktop level. It sets a new benchmark for compact, high-efficiency system design,” Tan said.
Intel’s processor is based on the chipmaker’s Panther Lake architecture and combines RibbonFET gate transistors all around with a rear power supply.
Single-threaded performance is more than 10% higher than the previous generation, while power consumption is more than 40% lower.
Graphics output sees about a 50% improvement over Lunar Lake platforms.
Jim Johnson, senior vice president and general manager of Intel Client Computing Group, said: “With Series 3 processors, we have focused on improving power efficiency, improving CPU performance and integrating cutting-edge GPUs. This delivers exceptional local AI capabilities along with reliable x86 application compatibility – forming a solid foundation for the next generation of AI PC experiences.”
The EVO-T2’s compact steel and aluminum body measures about the size of a thick paperback book, making it easy to fit on a crowded desk.
It retains GMKtec’s signature square design and features vents on all sides to dissipate heat during sustained workloads.
Power scales up to 80W, with 45W set as the default balanced value. GMKtec says the fans remain quiet under moderate use, but will spin noticeably during heavy model training or inference runs.
The EVO-T2 supports up to 128 GB of LPDDR5x memory and up to 16 TB of SSD storage via two M.2 slots, one PCIe 5.0 and one PCIe 4.0. It can drive four 4K displays, so it will be useful for creative workflows as well as AI work.
Connectivity includes 2.5G and 10G Ethernet, a full USB4 port with 40Gbps transfers, and a dedicated OCuLink port for external GPU expansion.
The EVO-T2 mini PC is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2026, with pricing and global availability unknown at this time.
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