GMK launches new affordable mini PC with capable AMD CPU and OCuLink
GMKtec has launched a new mini PC in China, the GMK M8. It features an aging processor from the AMD Rembrandt generation, the Ryzen 5 Pro 6650H, which has six Zen 3+ cores and comes with the Radeon 660M iGPU.
With the six-core configuration, the Ryzen 5 Pro 6650H inside the GMK M8 should be capable of handling daily tasks, but the iGPU is a bit weak for smooth gaming. Per our tests, the Radeon 660M struggles to run modern AAA games at 1080p even with the lowest visual settings.
The good part is that the GMK M8 sports an OCuLink port, allowing users to pair the mini PC with an eGPU for better gaming performance (GMKtec AD-GP1 curr. $469.79 on Amazon). There is one USB4 port as well, which expands the eGPU compatibility and offers the option to hook high-speed accessories to the system. As for the other ports, they are as follows:
- 1x USB 2.0 Type-A
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 2x 2.5G Ethernet
- 1x 3.5 mm audio
- 1x DisplayPort
- 1x HDMI
For wireless connectivity, the mini PC features WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. GMK further highlights that the USB4, DisplayPort, and HDMI ports bring support for triple-display output. The mini PC can also be powered through the USB4 Type-C port.
Other than that, the CPU of the GMK M8 can be paired with up to 16 TB of storage through the two PCIe 3.0 slots. However, the RAM is non-upgradeable, and the system features 16 GB of LPDDR5 soldered memory running at 6,400 MT/s.
Regarding the price, the configuration with 512 GB SSD costs CNY 1,999 in China, about $280. There's a second config that comes with 1 TB of storage, which goes for CNY 2,299, about $323. While GMK hasn't confirmed a global launch yet, given the brand's track record, the M8 should soon be available in the international market.
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GMK CN (machine translated from Chinese)
