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Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) vs GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
For everyday desk work the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) is the mini PC to pick of these two, even though the Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) is built for far heavier graphics work.
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The GMKtec runs a quieter, lower-power Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with Arc 140V graphics and a 47 TOPS NPU, uses fast LPDDR5X-8533 memory, and comes with an HDMI cable and a VESA mount in a 460g chassis. The Asus ROG GR70 is the machine for gaming and rendering, with a 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX, a discrete RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, a 2TB drive and five display outputs. Take the GMKtec K17 Plus for a compact, efficient Windows desktop and the Asus ROG GR70 when a discrete GPU is the point.
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FeatureAsus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)Winner
Price$2499.00$1099.99GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
Rating5.04.7Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
Memory TypeDDR5LPDDR5XGMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
Memory Speed5600 MT/s8533 MT/sGMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity2 TB1 TBAsus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)
CPU ModelAMD Ryzen 9 9955HXIntel Core Ultra 7 258VDifferent strengths
Memory ConfigurationDual-channelSoldered (non-upgradeable)Different strengths
GPU ModelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB)Intel Arc 140VDifferent strengths
Memory Capacity32 GB32 GBTie

What the differences mean

Graphics

The Asus ROG GR70 carries a discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU with 8GB of memory. The GMKtec K17 Plus uses Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics. For gaming and GPU rendering the ROG is in a different league.

Processor

The Asus ROG GR70 runs a 16-core, 32-thread Ryzen 9 9955HX, while the GMKtec K17 Plus runs an eight-core Intel Core Ultra 7 258V. The ROG's many cores suit heavy multitasking and compiling that the GMKtec's efficient design does not target.

Memory

The GMKtec K17 Plus uses 32GB of LPDDR5X-8533, soldered and fast. The Asus ROG GR70 uses 32GB of DDR5-5600 in SODIMM slots that accept up to 96GB, so the ROG is the one you can expand later.

Storage

The Asus ROG GR70 ships with a 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive, double the 1TB on the GMKtec K17 Plus. Both sit in an M.2 2280 slot.

Power and size

The GMKtec K17 Plus uses a 100W adapter and weighs 460g, while the Asus ROG GR70 needs a 330W adapter and weighs 2.75kg. The size and power gap is the price of the ROG's discrete GPU.

AI acceleration

The GMKtec K17 Plus includes an Intel AI Boost NPU rated at 47 TOPS, part of 115 TOPS across the platform. The Asus ROG GR70's Ryzen 9 9955HX has no NPU, so on-device AI acceleration is not part of its design.

Which one to buy if

  • you play games or render on the GPU
    Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)

    The Asus ROG GR70's discrete RTX 5070 Laptop GPU and 16-core CPU are built for gaming and GPU work that integrated graphics cannot match.

  • you want a quiet, efficient desktop for work
    GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)

    The GMKtec K17 Plus runs a low-power Intel Core Ultra 7 258V in a 460g chassis with a 100W adapter.

  • you need the most CPU threads for heavy multitasking
    Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)

    The Asus ROG GR70's Ryzen 9 9955HX has 16 cores and 32 threads, double the GMKtec K17 Plus's eight.

  • you want on-device AI acceleration
    GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)

    The GMKtec K17 Plus includes a 47 TOPS NPU, while the Asus ROG GR70's gaming processor has none.

  • you want more storage out of the box
    Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)

    The Asus ROG GR70 ships a 2TB drive against the 1TB on the GMKtec K17 Plus.

Price history compared

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) or GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)?

They serve different buyers. The Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) is the more powerful machine, with a discrete RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, a 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX and a 2TB drive. The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) is the better everyday Windows desktop, quieter, smaller and lower power, with fast LPDDR5X memory and a 47 TOPS NPU.

Which is better for gaming, the Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) or the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)?

The Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB). It has a discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, while the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) relies on Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics.

Which of the Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) and the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) has an NPU?

Only the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) has an NPU, an Intel AI Boost unit rated at 47 TOPS. The Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) uses a gaming-focused Ryzen 9 9955HX with no NPU.

Can the memory of the Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) or the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) be upgraded?

The Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB) uses DDR5 SODIMM slots and supports up to 96GB. The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) uses soldered LPDDR5X fixed at 32GB.

Who should buy the Asus ROG GR70 (RTX 5070 32GB + 2TB)?

Gamers, 3D artists and video editors who need discrete graphics, many CPU cores, a 2TB drive and up to five display outputs in a compact box.

Who should buy the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)?

Buyers who want a quiet, efficient, compact Windows 11 Pro desktop with fast memory, USB4, a 47 TOPS NPU and a VESA mount for everyday work.

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