New Intel Panther Lake mini-PCs hope to surpass Apple Mac Studio with 120 W power and OCuLink eGPU support
In recent months, Acemagic has launched several AMD-backed mini-PCs, including the M1A Pro+ based on the same Strix Halo APUs as rivals like the GMKtec EVO-X2 (curr. $1,659 on Amazon). With GMKtec preparing the Intel Panther Lake-based EVO-T2 for release later this year, Acemagic has responded in kind with two mini-PCs it describes as the 'Ultra-slim' and 'Performance Unleashed'.
At this stage, it seems unlikely that these are final retail names. Nonetheless, their appearances at CES 2026 have offered insights into prospective specifications. For instance, both are set to leverage up to the Core Ultra X9 388H processors with its 16 cores, 80 W TDP and Arc B390 iGPU. Other Panther Lake processors will be available too though, including the cheaper and less performant Core Ultra 9 386H.
As the images below show, the Performance Unleashed variant is much taller than the Ultra-slim, which is reflected in their 81 mm and 39 mm heights. While the pair share similar ports, the Performance Unleashed appears to feature a more substantial cooling solution judging by the massive vent on its rear side. As a result, the Performance Unleashed variant can push its processor to 120W, rather than 65W in the case of its Ultra-slim sibling.
Additionally, the Performance Unleashed is said to support OCuLink eGPU expansion, although this port is not visible in pictures. Incidentally, the Performance Unleashed variant resembles the Apple Mac Studio. Acemagic has not offered indications about release dates or pricing yet.
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