New mini PC arriving in stores under the name GMKtec K5 which this time features the high-performance AMD Ryzen 7940HS processor.
This computer mounts an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS chip with eight cores and sixteen threads that reaches up to 4.75 GHz. In the graphics section we have the Radeon 680M GPU that works up to 2.2 GHz and with the new RDNA2 architecture. It also stands out for incorporating DDR5 memory, good network connectivity with Wi-Fi 6 and two 2.5G Ethernet ports. In addition, it has a USB4 port, similar to Thunderbolt 3 with speeds of up to 40 Gbps and in this case is also enabled for video output.
As we can see, this GMKtec mini PC offers an interesting pack of specifications for its price and will not take up anything on our desk.
GMKtec K5 mini PC Specifications
The GMKtec K5 mini PC integrates an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS Octa Core processor with sixteen threads, with speed up to 4.75 GHz. It includes a powerful 12-core Radeon 680M iGPU that reaches a speed of 2.2 GHz, this allows us to play demanding games in 1080p quality with the appropriate settings. This processor manufactured in 6 nm with Zen 3 technology has a powerful fan for proper cooling.
In the RAM section we have versions of up to 64 GB DDR5 4800 MHz and a M.2 2280 NVMe Pcie x4 SSD that reaches up to 4 TB. Inside this small box we can also mount another internal 2.5″ SATA storage unit. It can also be purchased in barebone format.
Other notable features
For network connectivity we have a good combo with Wifi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 (RZ616) and two RJ45 2.5G network ports. As interfaces we find on the perimeter of the case 3 USB 3.2-A ports, a USB 2.0, 3.5 mm audio jack and video outputs HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4. We also have a USB4 Type-C with data output, power and video DisplayPort 1.4.
The GMKtec K5 mini PC is powered by a small external transformer, a VESA plate is included to anchor it behind any monitor or TV and the operating system is Windows 11 Pro.
Pricing and availability
- The GMKtec K5 mini PC can be purchased on Amazon or AliExpress from $529 in its barebone version with shipping included.