Updated October 2026
Data from the official Geekom site.
2026 verdict
More memory, more storage and a higher owner rating put the Geekom IT13 (2TB) ahead of its stablemate here, doubling both the memory and the storage of the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB).
The A8's Ryzen 7 8745HS runs faster DDR5-5600 memory and includes an AMD Ryzen AI NPU the IT13's Intel Core i9-13900HK platform does not have, and it costs meaningfully less as a result. Both carry a three-year warranty, so support coverage is identical. Choose the Geekom IT13 (2TB) if you need the extra memory and storage headroom for editing, DAWs or a big media library; choose the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) if price, memory speed and an NPU matter most.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Memory Capacity2×Geekom IT13 (2TB)32 GB vs 16 GB
- Storage Capacity2×Geekom IT13 (2TB)2 TB vs 1 TB
| Feature | Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) | Geekom IT13 (2TB) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.4 | Geekom IT13 (2TB) |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR4 | Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Speed | 5600 MT/s | 3200 MT/s | Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB | Geekom IT13 (2TB) |
| Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 2 TB | Geekom IT13 (2TB) |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS | Intel Core i9-13900HK | Different strengths |
| GPU Model | AMD Radeon 780M | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Different strengths |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
What the differences mean
Memory and storage capacity
The IT13 ships 32GB of memory and a 2TB drive, double the A8's 16GB and 1TB, and its three separate storage bays leave room to add more without touching the installed drive.
Storage expansion room
The IT13 spreads storage across an M.2 NVMe slot, an M.2 SATA slot and a 2.5 inch SATA bay. The A8 has a single M.2 slot, so growing beyond the installed 1TB drive means replacing it.
Memory speed
The A8's DDR5-5600 runs faster per module than the IT13's DDR4-3200, even though the IT13 carries twice as much of it.
On-device AI
The A8 includes an AMD Ryzen AI NPU. The IT13's Core i9-13900HK platform has no NPU at all, so any AI-adjacent task runs on the CPU and Iris Xe graphics instead.
Which one to buy if
- you need the most local storage with room to add more later
Its three separate bays hold up to 8TB combined without ever removing the installed drive.
- the workload is 4K editing, DAWs or local AI models today
Owners already run exactly that on it, helped by double the memory and storage of the A8.
- faster per-module memory and a lower price matter more than raw capacity
Its DDR5-5600 outruns the IT13's DDR4-3200, and it costs less.
- an NPU for on-device AI features is part of the plan
The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) includes one; the IT13 does not.
$739.00
- + Memory Type: DDR5
- + Memory Speed: 5600 MT/s
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4
- - Memory Capacity: 16 GB vs 32 GB
Winner
Price unavailable right now
- + Rating: 4.4
- + Memory Capacity: 32 GB
- + Storage Capacity: 2 TB
- - Memory Type: DDR4 vs DDR5
- - Memory Speed: 3200 MT/s vs 5600 MT/s
What owners say
Geekom IT13 (2TB) owners describe a machine that punches well above a mini PC's usual ceiling: 4K video edits, batches of hundreds of RAW photos, professional DAWs and even local AI models all get mentioned as things it handles without complaint, while staying near-silent at idle. Running it as an always-on Plex or NAS box is another common use, with owners reporting it stays responsive the whole time. The trade-offs owners flag are the integrated Iris Xe graphics, fine for casual games but not a gaming rig, a chassis that runs warm and keeps its fans spinning under sustained heavy load, and a support experience that some in Europe call fast while at least one US buyer got no response at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) or Geekom IT13 (2TB)?
The Geekom IT13 (2TB), rated higher by owners with double the memory and double the storage. The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB) wins on price and memory speed.
What is the biggest difference between the Geekom A8 and the Geekom IT13?
Memory and storage capacity. The IT13 ships with 32GB of memory and a 2TB drive across three bays, double what the A8 offers with its 16GB and single-bay 1TB.
Which has faster memory?
The Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB), whose DDR5-5600 memory runs faster than the DDR4-3200 in the Geekom IT13 (2TB), even though the IT13 has more of it.
Does either mini PC have an NPU?
Only the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB), which includes an AMD Ryzen AI NPU. The Geekom IT13 (2TB)'s Intel platform has no NPU.
Who should buy the Geekom IT13 (2TB)?
Buyers who need a large local storage pool across multiple bays and more memory for editing, virtualization or a big media library.
Who should buy the Geekom A8 (Ryzen 7 16GB + 1TB)?
Buyers who want a lower price, faster DDR5 memory bandwidth and an NPU for everyday productivity.
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