We already have in stores the first mini PC to mount the AMD 8000 series, this is the GMKtec K8 a powerful mini PC that leaves no one indifferent.
Inside this computer we find the new AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS chip with eight cores and integrating a dedicated AI processor with 38 TOPS of power. As for its gaming hardware, we have the Radeon 780M GPU with the new RDNA3 architecture that we have already seen in some review. In addition, we have DDR5 5600 MHz memory, networking connectivity with Wifi 6E, full USB4 port and two 2.5G Ethernet ports. A good set if we are looking for high power for any app.
As we can see, this mini PC from GMKtec offers us an interesting pack of specifications for its price and that will not take up anything on our desk.
GMKtec K8 mini PC Specifications
This GMKtec K8 computer integrates an AMD Ryzen R7 8845HS Octa Core processor with sixteen threads, speed up to 5.1 GHz and an NPU for AI up to 38 TOPS. It includes a powerful 12-core Radeon 780M iGPU that reaches a speed of 2.7 GHz. A processor manufactured in 4 nm with Zen 4/4c technology. With which we can move any demanding design app or perform demanding tasks in calculations that demand maximum performance.
As for the RAM we have variants of up to 64 GB DDR5 5600 MHz and an SSD M.2 2280 NVMe Pcie x4 that reaches up to 8 TB. Inside this small box we can also mount another internal 2.5″ SATA storage drive. It can also be purchased in barebone form factor without RAM and disk.
Other notable features
For network connectivity we have a good combo with Wifi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 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, 3.5mm audio jack and HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 video outputs up to 4K@144Hz. We also have an extra USB4 Type-C with data, power and DisplayPort 1.4 video output.
This new GMKtec K8 computer comes with 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.
Price and availability
- The GMKtec K8 mini PC can be purchased on AliExpress starting at $549 for the barebone version with shipping included using the store’s discount.
