GMKtec M3 Ultra
Score: 78/100
Bosgame E5
Score: 63/100Rankings
The GMKtec M3 mini PC packs an Intel i5-12450H with 8 cores, 16 GB DDR4 RAM and a 512 GB SSD, offering strong single-core performance, triple-4K output and 2.5 G Ethernet, though it draws significant power and has noisy cooling.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
8best | 4 | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
12best | 8 | |
— | 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(4) | ||
CPU Cores | 8 | 4 |
CPU Threads | 12 | 8 |
Boost Clock (GHz) | 4.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
CPU TDP (W) | 45 W | 15 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.47 kg | 1.1 kg |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 512 GB | 1000 GB |
Storage Type | SSD | NVMe PCIe 3.0 |
Ports(2) | ||
USB‑C/3.0 Ports | 3 | 4 |
HDMI Ports | 2 | 1 |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 5 |
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Power & Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 24 months |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers acknowledge the NucBox M3's capable performance and versatile connectivity, especially its triple-4K support and 2.5 G Ethernet, but criticize its inefficient H-series CPU, high power draw, noisy cooling, and unreliable USB-C video output.
Everyday users praise the device's fast boot-up, smooth multitasking, 4K display quality, and ease of upgrading storage and memory, but complain about loud fan, inconsistent USB-C video, and heat.
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and triple-4K display capability, often buying it for network-appliance or digital-signage projects, though they note outdated Wi-Fi and occasional confusion about upgrade options.
“Fast boot times and smooth multitasking with 16 GB RAM.”
“Perfect for home office and media center-4K on TV looks great.”
“Easy to upgrade-added a second SSD in minutes.”
