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GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) vs MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
Speed and price favor the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) in this mini PC pairing, ahead of the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB).
GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
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GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
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The GMKtec runs an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with Arc 140V graphics and a 47 TOPS NPU, and its LPDDR5X-8533 memory is the fastest of the two, in a 460g chassis with a VESA mount and an HDMI cable included. The MINISFORUM MS-03 is the home-lab machine: 64GB of DDR5 that expands to 128GB, four wired network ports including two 10G SFP+, a PCIe expansion slot, three M.2 bays and a two-year warranty. Choose the GMKtec K17 Plus for a low-power everyday Windows desktop, and the MINISFORUM MS-03 for a router, storage node or virtualisation host.
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FeatureGMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)Winner
Price$1099.99$1919.00GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
Rating4.74.9MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
Warranty1 year2 yearsMINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
Memory TypeLPDDR5XDDR5GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
Memory Speed8533 MT/s5600 MT/sGMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)
Memory Capacity32 GB64 GBMINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelIntel Core Ultra 7 258VIntel Core Ultra 9 386HDifferent strengths
Memory ConfigurationSoldered (non-upgradeable)Dual-channelDifferent strengths
GPU ModelIntel Arc 140VIntel GraphicsDifferent strengths
NPU ModelIntel AI Boost NPU (47 TOPS)Integrated NPU (50 TOPS)Different strengths
Storage Capacity1 TB1 TBTie

What the differences mean

Memory

The GMKtec K17 Plus runs 32GB of LPDDR5X-8533, soldered but faster. The MINISFORUM MS-03 runs 64GB of DDR5-5600 across two SO-DIMM slots and accepts up to 128GB, so it holds twice as much and can be expanded.

Wired networking

The MINISFORUM MS-03 has four wired ports, two 10G SFP+ cages, a 10GbE RJ45 and a 2.5GbE RJ45 with vPro. The GMKtec K17 Plus has a single 2.5G Ethernet port, fine for a normal desk but not for a ten-gigabit lab.

Processor and graphics

The GMKtec K17 Plus pairs an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with Arc 140V graphics and a 47 TOPS NPU. The MINISFORUM MS-03 runs a 16-core Core Ultra 9 386H with vPro, Intel integrated graphics and a 50 TOPS NPU, aimed at management and server work.

Expansion inside the box

The MINISFORUM MS-03 adds a half-height PCIe x16 slot wired at PCIe 4.0 x4 and three M.2 NVMe bays, two at PCIe 5.0. The GMKtec K17 Plus has two M.2 slots and no PCIe card slot.

Warranty

The MINISFORUM MS-03 is covered for two years and the GMKtec K17 Plus for one. If the machine has to stay in service, the MS-03 offers the longer term.

Power and mounting

The GMKtec K17 Plus weighs 460g and uses a 100W adapter with a VESA mount in the box. The MINISFORUM MS-03 weighs 1.4kg, uses a 240W brick and has no VESA bracket.

Which one to buy if

  • you are building a home lab or storage node
    MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)

    The MINISFORUM MS-03's four wired network ports, PCIe slot and three M.2 bays are what a lab or NAS head needs.

  • you want an efficient everyday Windows desktop
    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 want more memory and the option to expand it
    MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)

    The MINISFORUM MS-03 starts at 64GB of DDR5 and reaches 128GB, double the fixed 32GB on the GMKtec K17 Plus.

  • you want to mount the PC behind a monitor
    GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB)

    Only the GMKtec K17 Plus includes a VESA mount, and at 460g it is light enough to hang.

  • your network runs at ten gigabits
    MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)

    The MINISFORUM MS-03 has two 10G SFP+ cages and a 10GbE port, while the GMKtec K17 Plus tops out at 2.5G.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) or MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)?

For an everyday Windows desktop the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) is the better pick, with faster memory, lower power and a lower cost. For a home lab, router or storage node the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) wins, with four wired network ports, 64GB of expandable memory, a PCIe slot and three M.2 bays.

How many network ports do the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) and the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) have?

The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) has a single 2.5G Ethernet port. The MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) has four wired ports: two 10G SFP+ cages, a 10GbE RJ45 and a 2.5GbE RJ45 with vPro.

Can the memory of the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) or the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) be upgraded?

Only the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) can be upgraded, moving from 64GB to 128GB across two SO-DIMM slots. The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) uses soldered LPDDR5X fixed at 32GB.

Which of the GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) and the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) is better for local AI?

Both have an NPU. The GMKtec K17 Plus (32GB + 1TB) has an Intel AI Boost NPU rated at 47 TOPS with Arc 140V graphics, while the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB) has a 50 TOPS NPU on a 16-core Core Ultra 9 386H with more memory and more expansion.

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

Buyers who want a compact, efficient Windows 11 Pro desktop with fast LPDDR5X memory, USB4, a 47 TOPS NPU and a VESA mount for a small desk.

Who should buy the MINISFORUM MS-03 (Ultra 9 64GB + 1TB)?

Anyone building a software router, ten-gigabit NAS head, virtualisation host or server that needs four wired ports, a PCIe expansion slot, three M.2 bays and 64GB of upgradeable memory.

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