GMKtec EVO-T2 AI Mini PC Showcased at CES 2026 with Flagship Intel CPU
The CES 2026 show was also the platform for GMKtec to showcase the EVO-T2, its flagship product which is a desktop AI mini computer. The EVO-T2 heralds a new era in the field of computing as it is powered by the latest 2026 flagship mobile processor from Intel, the Core Ultra X9 388H., using Intel's 18A process technology.
Core Technology Intel 18A Process and Panther Lake Architecture
The performance of the EVO-T2 is based on the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processor on the Panther Lake architecture. This chip is the first commercial product using the 18A manufacturing process from Intel. This process incorporates two key technologies:
- RibbonFET: A gate-all-around transistor design that improves switching precision and reduces power leakage.
- PowerVia: A backside power delivery system that enhances chip density and power stability, thereby reducing voltage drop by an estimated 30%.
AI Computing Performance
The EVO-T2 platform delivers up to 180 TOPS of AI computing power. This means that the device is capable of running multimodal generative AI applications and very large AI models, those with tens of billions of parameters, locally. Official data indicates that the platform presents some major generation advances:
- More than 10% improvement in single-thread performance
- Over 40% lower power consumption for the same performance
- 50% increase in graphics performance relative to Lunar Lake platform
Hardware Specs and Connectivity
Under the hood, GMKtec EVO-T2 packs hardware designed for professional workloads with full connectivity.
- Memory: Supports up to 128GB of LPDDR5x high-frequency memory.
- Storage: Dual M.2 slots (PCIe 5.0, PCIe 4.0) that support a combined capacity of up to 16TB.
- Networking & Ports: 2.5G + 10G Ethernet ports; USB4 port (40Gbps, 100W PD); OCuLink for external GPUs.
- Display Output: Support for up to four 4K displays connected simultaneously.
- Power: Configurable for up to 80W dynamic TDP while the default balanced mode runs at 45W.
Endorsement from the Industry
During CES 2026, Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan was in the GMKtec booth, tested the EVO-T2, and signed the prototype. He stated: "The GMKtec EVO-T2 represents a critical step in making high-performance AI computing accessible at the desktop level. It sets a new benchmark for compact, high-efficiency system design."
3rd-Gen Intel Core Ultra Processor Details
The Core Ultra X9 388H leads a line of new processors that come in configurations and builds on a new integrated GPU.
Integrated Graphics Intel Arc B-Series
The flagship integrated GPU is Intel Arc B390, featuring 12 Xe cores based on Xe3 architecture (an extension of Battlemage). At 45W TDP, the Arc B390's performance is said to be 76% higher than that of the previous Arc 140T and on par with a discrete NVIDIA RTX 4050 GPU.
Processor Configurations
- Core Count: Configured in 16-core (4P+8E+4LP-E), 12-core (4P+4E+4LP-E), and 8-core (4P+4LP-E) options.
- Clock Speed: Up to 5.1 GHz on P-cores.
- Power: 65W max turbo power on H-series, all others share 25W base TDP.
- I/O: Native support for LPDDR5x-9600 memory, 12 PCIe 5.0 lanes, and four Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Availability
GMKtec EVO-T2 is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2026, with configuration and pricing details to be released closer to the launch.
