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GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB) vs MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
Unless a discrete GPU is the point, the GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB) is the more sensible mini PC over the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB).
GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB)
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GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB)
$589.99
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The GMKtec NucBox K13 runs an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V with Arc 140V graphics and a 47 TOPS NPU on faster LPDDR5X-8533, and it usually costs less, with dual USB4 ports, 5 Gigabit Ethernet and a 523 g body. The MINISFORUM G1 Pro is the gaming machine of the pair, fitting a desktop RTX 5060 with 8GB of GDDR7, a 16-core Ryzen 9 8945HX, 32GB of upgradeable memory, a 1TB drive and an internal 350W supply into a small chassis. Choose the GMKtec NucBox K13 for everyday Windows work and light AI, and the MINISFORUM G1 Pro for gaming and GPU-heavy tasks.
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FeatureGMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB)MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)Winner
Price$589.99$1719.00GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB)
Rating4.74.6GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB)
Warranty1 year2 yearsMINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)
Memory TypeLPDDR5XDDR5GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB)
Memory Speed8533 MT/s5200 MT/sGMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB)
Memory Capacity16 GB32 GBMINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)
Storage Capacity512 GB1 TBMINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)
CPU ModelIntel Core Ultra 7 256VAMD Ryzen 9 8945HXDifferent strengths
Memory ConfigurationSoldered (non-upgradeable)Dual-channelDifferent strengths
GPU ModelIntel Arc 140VNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (8GB GDDR7)Different strengths

What the differences mean

Graphics and AI

The MINISFORUM G1 Pro carries a desktop RTX 5060 with 8GB of GDDR7, a real gaming GPU. The GMKtec NucBox K13 uses Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics but adds a 47 TOPS NPU, so the two suit different work.

Processor

The MINISFORUM G1 Pro runs a 16-core, 32-thread Ryzen 9 8945HX for heavy loads and gaming. The GMKtec NucBox K13 runs an eight-core Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, efficient rather than brute-force.

Memory

The MINISFORUM G1 Pro ships 32GB of DDR5-5200 in SO-DIMM slots that reach 96GB. The GMKtec NucBox K13 has 16GB of LPDDR5X-8533 soldered, faster per transfer but half the size and fixed.

Storage

The MINISFORUM G1 Pro includes a 1TB drive across two M.2 2230/2280 slots. The GMKtec NucBox K13 includes 512GB and two M.2 2280 slots, so the G1 Pro starts with more room.

Warranty

The MINISFORUM G1 Pro is covered for two years and the GMKtec NucBox K13 for one, a meaningful gap for a machine meant to last.

Power and size

The MINISFORUM G1 Pro has an internal 350W supply and weighs 3.81 kg. The GMKtec NucBox K13 uses a 100W adapter and weighs about 523 g, the one you can tuck behind a monitor.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

People who bought the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) keep returning to two themes: it is remarkably powerful for a box this small, and it is easy to open up. Owners report a second SSD taking about ten minutes to fit, helped by the included heatsink, and praise the internal power supply that removes the usual brick. Several compare its 1440p gaming to a compact console. The complaints cluster on the bundled control app, which some antivirus tools flag as an older executable, and on the tight interior, with a few wishing for more USB ports and noting the machine warms up during long sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB) or MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)?

For everyday Windows work and light AI the GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB) is the more sensible pick, with faster memory, dual USB4 and a 47 TOPS NPU at a lower cost. For gaming and GPU-heavy tasks the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) wins, with a desktop RTX 5060, a 16-core Ryzen 9 and an internal power supply.

What is the biggest difference between the GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB) and the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)?

Graphics. The MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) has a dedicated desktop RTX 5060 with 8GB of GDDR7, while the GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB) relies on Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics but adds a 47 TOPS NPU the G1 Pro lacks.

Does the GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB) or the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) have an NPU?

Only the GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB) has an NPU, an Intel AI Boost unit rated at 47 TOPS. The MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) uses a Ryzen 9 8945HX with no NPU.

Can the memory be upgraded on the GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB) or the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)?

Only the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB) is upgradeable, using two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots that reach 96GB. The GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB) has 16GB of LPDDR5X soldered, so its memory is fixed.

Who should buy the GMKtec NucBox K13 (Ultra 7 256V 16GB + 512GB)?

Anyone who wants a compact, efficient Windows 11 Pro desktop with a modern Intel Core Ultra processor, dual USB4, 5 Gigabit Ethernet and a 47 TOPS NPU for everyday work and light local AI.

Who should buy the MINISFORUM G1 Pro (32GB + 1TB)?

Gamers and creators who want a real desktop RTX 5060, a 16-core Ryzen 9, an internal power supply, two M.2 slots and easy memory and storage upgrades in a small chassis.

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