GMKtec
GMKtec K8 Plus
A entry-level pick in the mini pcs line-up, with Ryzen 7 up front.
49/100
Ryzen 732 GB1000 GBAMD Radeon 780MWi-Fi 6DDR5
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Why we rate it
- NPU
- User-upgradable RAM
- Dual Ethernet
- Above-average cpu threads
- Below-average cpu cores
Score profile
Scored against the mini pcs classWhere the GMKtec K8 Plus wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPURyzen 7
CPU cores8
CPU threads16
CPU max clock5.1 GHz
RAM32 GB
RAM typeDDR5
RAM speed5600 MHz
Max RAM96 GB
Storage1000 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD
GPUAMD Radeon 780M
NPUYes
Expansion
User-upgradable RAMYes
RAM slots2
M.2 slots2
Max storage8 TB
Ports
Ethernet2.5
Dual EthernetYes
Wireless
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2
Design
TDP45 W
More specs
WIFIYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowGMKtec K8 Plus vs ASUS ASUS NUC 13 Pro Mini PC
GMKtec K8 PlusASUS NUC 13 Pro Mini PC
| GMKtecGMKtec K8 PlusThis page | ASUSASUS NUC 13 Pro Mini PC | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49 /100 | 49 /100 |
| CPU | Ryzen 7 | Core i5-1340P |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GBBetter |
| Storage | 1000 GBBetter | 512 GB |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 780M | Intel Iris Xe |
| RAM max | 96 GBBetter | 64 GB |
Who it's for
Is the GMKtec K8 Plus right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable mini pc for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier mini pc is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the GMKtec K8 Plus worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 49/100 against other mini pcs, a entry-level result where the class average is around 44.
What stands out on the GMKtec K8 Plus?
Its npu stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Kit?
The ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Kit scores 50/100 versus this one at 49/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
