Geekom Mini IT12
Score: 70/100
Bosgame E5
Score: 63/100Rankings
The GEEKOM Mini IT12 is a compact, high-performance mini PC featuring a 12th-Gen Intel i5-12450H, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB NVMe SSD, dual USB4, 2.5 GbE, and support for up to four 8K displays, positioned as a premium alternative to Intel NUC12 for business and multi-display use.
The BOSGAME E5 combines a Ryzen 3 5300U with 16 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD, offering dual Gigabit Ethernet and triple-4K display support in a compact VESA-mountable chassis. It targets networking-centric and productivity use cases but lags behind in wireless speed and modern I/O.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10best | 4 | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
12best | 8 | |
2.4 GHz | 2.6 GHzbest | |
4.4 GHzbest | 3.8 GHz | |
512 GB | 1,000 GBbest | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbps | |
| ↓ lower better | 45 W | 15 Wbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(5) | ||
CPU Cores | 10 | 4 |
CPU Threads | 12 | 8 |
Base Clock (GHz) | 2.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
Boost Clock (GHz) | 4.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
CPU TDP (W) | 45 W | 15 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.7 kg | 1.1 kg |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 512 GB | 1000 GB |
Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe PCIe 3.0 |
Ports(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 1 |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 5 |
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Power & Warranty(2) | ||
Power Adapter Wattage (W) | 90 W | 65 W |
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 24 months |
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Professional reviewers consistently commend the Mini IT12 for its blend of powerful 12th-Gen Intel CPUs, extensive I/O (dual USB4, HDMI, 2.5 GbE, SD), and a silent IceBlast 2.0 cooling system, making it a strong contender against Intel NUC12 for business, productivity, and multi-display scenarios. Main criticisms focus on the absence of Thunderbolt 4 and limited integrated graphics for high-end gaming.
Everyday users praise the Mini IT12 for its quiet operation, robust connectivity, and ease of handling multiple 4K monitors, often highlighting the convenience of the SD card slot for creative tasks. Complaints are few but revolve around the lack of Thunderbolt ports and the integrated GPU's inability to run demanding games.
Professional reviewers commend the BOSGAME E5 for its networking-centric design, especially the dual Gigabit Ethernet, while noting the modest CPU, lack of Wi-Fi 6/6E and absence of Thunderbolt as limitations.
Everyday users praise the E5 for its dual LAN ports, quiet operation, generous RAM/SSD configuration, and triple-4K display capability, often buying it for network-appliance or digital-signage projects, though they note outdated Wi-Fi and occasional confusion about upgrade options.
“Perfect for my home office with dual 4K monitors - no lag.”
“Loves the SD card slot - great for photo editing.”
“Very quiet even under sustained load.”
