'Almost 100 TOPS': GMKTec debuts powerful AI Mini PC that supports three 8K screens and costs less than you think

• NucBox K17 combines CPU, GPU, and NPU for full AI performance
• The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V processor delivers efficient, high-speed computing
• Integrated Arc 130V GPU offers 53 TOPS AI throughput using INT8 precision

GMKTec has introduced the NucBox K17 Mini PC with a focus on compact AI performance, combining a high-efficiency processor with integrated graphics and a dedicated neural unit.

The NucBox K17 is built around the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V processor, which features 8 cores and 8 threads manufactured on the TSMC N3B process.

This mini PC reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.5GHz with a peak thermal design power of 37W and delivers up to 97 TOPS of total AI performance across its CPU, GPU, and NPU components.

AI performance approaches triple-digit territory

The integrated Intel Arc 130V GPU handles graphics duties and offers peak AI throughput of 53 TOPS using INT8 precision.

A dedicated Intel AI Boost NPU provides an additional 40 TOPS for on-device AI workloads and acceleration tasks, a combination which allows the K17 to handle AI applications without relying on cloud services or external GPUs.

The system comes with 16GB of onboard LPDDR5X memory running at speeds up to 8533MT/s, although this configuration is non-removable and cannot be upgraded later.

The K17 supports synchronous three-screen setups and can drive resolutions up to 8K on compatible displays.

Video output options include dual HDMI ports and a USB4 Type-C interface that also supports DisplayPort at 4K resolution and 60Hz.

The USB4 port provides 40Gbps data transfer speeds and 100W Power Delivery input, allowing the system to be powered through a compatible monitor or docking station.

For storage, the mini PC includes dual M.2 2280 SSD slots with a maximum capacity of up to 16TB when using two 8TB drives.

The system ships with PCIe 4.0 SSDs but also supports faster PCIe 5.0 SSDs for users who need higher bandwidth.

The cooling system uses a superconducting copper turbine fan design with dual stereo surround air intake, aimed at maintaining thermal stability under sustained workloads.

Users can select between three power modes: 20W silent operation, 25W balanced mode, or 35W performance mode with a peak of 37W.

The system with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD is priced at $559.99 after a $210 discount from its original $769.99. The 1TB model is available for $619.99, down from $819.99.

Both configurations can be purchased on the GMKTec official website, which offers free shipping to most countries and includes a one-year warranty.

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