Gmktec has introduced the K12 mini PC in the Chinese market, targeting users who need compact computing power for gaming, creative work, and multitasking. The barebone version starts at 2,099 yuan ($293).
Gmktec K12 Mini PC Specifications
The K12 is powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 H 255 processor, which features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture. It runs at a base clock speed of 3.8GHz and can boost up to 4.9GHz.
The CPU comes with 16MB of L3 cache and a 70W power ceiling, making it suitable for sustained performance-heavy tasks. The mini PC uses AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics with RDNA 3 architecture, offering 12 GPU cores clocked at 2600MHz.
The system supports up to 128GB of DDR5 RAM via two SO-DIMM slots and allows up to 24TB of storage across three M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots; two with PCIe 4.0 x2 and one with PCIe 4.0 x4. It features a vapor chamber cooling system with dual fans to ensure efficient heat management and quiet operation.
The K12 mini PC supports dual 2.5G Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and external GPU connectivity via an OCulink port (compatible with GPUs like the RTX 4060). It offers multiple display outputs, including HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB4, and a fully featured USB-C port, supporting up to four displays and resolutions up to 8K at 120Hz.
The front panel includes two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, one USB-A 2.0 port, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack, while the rear panel adds another USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port, a USB-A 2.0 port, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB4, a second 3.5mm jack, the OCulink port, and dual LAN ports.
The mini PC comes in a compact 154×151×73.6mm chassis and carries forward Gmktec’s Evo-series floating-style design. It includes top-mounted RGB lighting and ships with Windows 11 Pro (non-activated on barebone units). Each package includes a power adapter, HDMI cable, and VESA mount.
The full pricing details are:
- Barebone (no RAM, no storage): 2,399 yuan (approx. $336), launch price 2,099 yuan ($293)
- 16GB RAM + 512GB SSD: 2,899 yuan (approx. $406), launch price 2,599 yuan (approx. $364)
- 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD: 3,399 yuan (approx. $476), launch price 3,099 yuan (approx. $434)
In related news, Lenovo has quietly introduced a budget-friendly yet capable mini PC, while Minisforum has unveiled the UM690L Slim Mini PC powered by a Ryzen 9 6900HX processor and LPDDR5 RAM.
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