From December 10 to 12, Intel hosted the “Chip Commitment · Intelligent Future — 2025 Intel CTE & Partner Year-End Private Summit” in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. This high-level, invitation-only event brought together Intel’s core management team alongside executive leaders from top intelligent hardware companies to review 2025 collaboration achievements, explore key technological breakthroughs, and jointly outline the industry roadmap for 2026.
As a long-term strategic partner within Intel’s ecosystem, GMKtec participated deeply in the summit, engaging in in-depth discussions with industry peers on the future of desktop AI supercomputing, local AI deployment, and next-generation computing architectures.
Strengthening Collaboration to Build a Solid Intelligent Computing Foundation
The partnership between GMKtec and Intel has delivered consistent results across both technology innovation and market success. Since establishing their long-term strategic collaboration, both parties have focused on innovation-driven development, jointly creating multiple benchmark products in the mini PC and desktop AI supercomputing segments.
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In 2023, GMKtec and Intel jointly introduced mini PCs powered by 14th Gen Intel® Core™ and Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, achieving an optimal balance between high performance and compact form factors—quickly becoming bestsellers in the consumer mini PC market.
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In 2025, the GMKtec NucBox K15 Mini PC made its debut, featuring the Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 125U processor. Built on Intel 4 process technology with a 12-core, 14-thread architecture, it delivers over 110W+ performance output, while maintaining a 15W low-power design supported by a dual-fan cooling system.
Integrated with Intel AI Boost NPU and a 4-core Intel® Xe GPU, the K15 supports ray tracing, 4K/8K decoding, AI content creation, and light gaming. With three M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots, dual 2.5G LAN ports, and support for four 4K displays, this palm-sized device redefines the performance ceiling of mini PCs, enabling professional workflows and multi-tasking scenarios.
GMKtec EVO-T1: Award-Winning Desktop AI Performance
The GMKtec EVO-T1, showcased at the summit, previously won the 2025 French Design Award (Gold)—an international recognition established by the International Awards Association (IAA), placing GMKtec alongside globally renowned brands such as Mercedes-Benz.
Powered by the 2nd Gen Intel® Core™ Ultra flagship processor (Ultra 9 285H), the EVO T1 adopts TSMC 3nm process technology, featuring 16 cores / 16 threads and boost frequencies up to 5.4GHz.
Its local AI computing performance reaches 99 TOPS (INT8), enabling smooth inference of DeepSeek 32B local large models at 15 tokens/s. The system achieves a UL Procyon AI productivity score of 351, nearly 1.5× higher than comparable solutions.
Beyond single-device performance, GMKtec also demonstrated local AI multi-device clustering technology. Leveraging Intel® Core™ Ultra 200H series processors, multiple EVO systems can be interconnected to form a localized AI compute cluster.
Each unit supports smooth local operation of 120B large models, offering SMEs, research institutions, and enterprises a low-cost, highly reliable alternative to cloud-dependent AI deployment—effectively eliminating reliance on remote computing resources.
Vision 2026: Expanding the Boundaries of Intelligent Computing
As digital transformation accelerates worldwide, desktop AI supercomputing is emerging as a critical infrastructure layer for future industries. While market opportunities expand rapidly, demands on computing power, energy efficiency, and scenario adaptability continue to rise.
In response, GMKtec and Intel have aligned on a shared strategy of “deep technical integration and scenario-driven innovation.” Their collaboration will focus on product-level breakthroughs and industry empowerment, accelerating large-scale adoption of intelligent computing technologies.
Second-Generation Desktop AI Supercomputer: GMKtec EVO T2
The upcoming GMKtec EVO-T2 represents a major leap forward in desktop AI computing.
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World’s first mini desktop AI system powered by Intel Core™ Ultra X9 388H, built on Intel A18 process technology
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16-core architecture (4P + 8E + 4LPE) with 12 Xe3 GPU cores (Arc™ B390-class graphics)
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Boost frequency up to 5.1GHz
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180 TOPS AI computing performance, approaching the capability of NVIDIA DGX SPARK
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Supports local deployment of ultra-large models up to Qwen3 235B, with built-in security and data privacy protection
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Powered by RibbonFET Gate-All-Around transistors and PowerVia backside power delivery, achieving:
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15%+ performance improvement at the same power
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25%+ power reduction at the same performance
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30% higher transistor density
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With XeSS 3.0 multi-frame generation, EVO T2 delivers up to 120 FPS AI-enhanced gaming, adding only 3ms latency, while achieving:
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50% higher graphics performance vs. Lunar Lake
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40% higher performance-per-watt vs. Arrow Lake
Supporting adjustable power up to 80W, EVO-T2 seamlessly handles AI training, creative workloads, multi-task rendering, and 4K gaming—all within a compact mini PC form factor. It marks the beginning of a new AI-driven era for mini desktops.
Innovation Without Limits: Building the Future Intelligent Ecosystem
“The future of computing belongs to those who dare to break boundaries. Our collaboration with Intel reflects GMKtec’s commitment to redefining what computing can be,” said a GMKtec executive at the summit.
Today, the partnership between GMKtec and Intel extends far beyond silicon supply, evolving into a deep collaboration model encompassing joint R&D, co-created products, and ecosystem development—laying the foundation for the next generation of intelligent computing.
About GMKtec
Shenzhen GMKtec Technology Co., Ltd. is a national high-tech enterprise specializing in desktop AI supercomputing centers, mini PCs, and intelligent computing terminals. Recognized as a “Specialized and Innovative Enterprise” and awarded the title of “Shenzhen Well-Known Brand,” GMKtec stands alongside leading technology brands such as Huawei and DJI as a representative of Shenzhen’s innovation-driven ecosystem.
With a fully integrated model covering independent R&D, manufacturing, branding, and global sales, GMKtec has established a leading position in the global mini PC industry and pioneered the concept of Desktop AI Supercomputing Centers.
The company maintains strategic partnerships with Intel, Microsoft, AMD, and other global technology leaders, driving continuous innovation and industry upgrades.
GMKtec’s Longhua Industrial Base, operational since 2019, provides end-to-end capabilities across R&D, testing, logistics, and global fulfillment. Today, GMKtec products are sold in 70+ countries, supported by 35+ regional distributors, delivering high-performance desktop AI systems, mini PCs, portable GPUs, and NAS solutions to users worldwide.
