Geekom Mini IT12
Score: 70/100
GMKtec M5 PLUS
Score: 80/100Rankings
The GMKtec Nucbox M5 Plus packs an AMD Ryzen 7 5825U into a compact metal chassis with dual 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and triple-4K display support, offering solid productivity performance but suffers from Wi-Fi overheating and fan noise.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10best | 8 | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
12 | 16best | |
2.4 GHzbest | — | |
4.4 GHz | 4.5 GHzbest | |
512 GBbest | 512 GBbest | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 45 W | 15 Wbest |
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Performance(4) | ||
CPU Cores | 10 | 8 |
CPU Threads | 12 | 16 |
Boost Clock (GHz) | 4.4 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
CPU TDP (W) | 45 W | 15 W |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Type | NVMe | SSD |
Power & Warranty(2) | ||
Power Adapter Wattage (W) | 90 W | 60 W |
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 12 months |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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 praise the M5 Plus for its desktop-class CPU, dual 2.5 GbE ports and triple-4K display capability, calling it a solid choice for productivity, media streaming and light virtualization.
Everyday users appreciate the fast boot times, quiet operation in typical use, and reliable networking, while recurring complaints focus on Wi-Fi module overheating, a noisy top fan, and occasional SSD detection or display flicker issues.
“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.”
