GMKtec · Updated June 2026
GMKtec NucBox K8: price, specs & release date
GMKtec NucBox K8, released 2024. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: gmktec.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The GMKtec NucBox K8 is listed at $359.99 on gmktec.com as of 2026-06-27, #2 cheapest of 9 mini pcs (median $629); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 60/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 9 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Fastest AMD-powered NUC TechRadar had tested; CPU performance beats its Intel Core Ultra 5 comparison; Strong connectivity: dual M.2 PCIe Gen4 slots plus dual 2.5GbE LAN.
- Skip if All-plastic chassis with silver paint that doesn't feel like metal is a dealbreaker.
Is the GMKtec NucBox K8 a good buy?
At $360, the GMKtec NucBox K8 is the cheapest of the 9 mini pcs we track, where the median is $629. On the spec sheet, its max RAM of 64 GB is at the median of the 9, and its release year of 2024 is at the median of the 9.
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One independent lab measured this product across 10 physical metrics — geekbench single-core, geekbench multi-core, geekbench opencl and 7 more. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.
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Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the GMKtec NucBox K8
Only one whitelisted tester, TechRadar, hands-on reviewed the exact base NucBox K8 (Ryzen 7 8845HS). TechRadar calls it the fastest AMD-powered NUC it had tested, praising CPU power, dual M.2 Gen4 slots and dual 2.5GbE LAN at a competitive price, while flagging the all-plastic silver build, awkward internal access and lack of Thunderbolt with only one of the CPU's two USB 4.0 ports exposed.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2024-05-10
Tested by TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Fastest AMD-powered NUC TechRadar had tested; CPU performance beats its Intel Core Ultra 5 comparison
- Strong connectivity: dual M.2 PCIe Gen4 slots plus dual 2.5GbE LAN
- Competitive price for the performance and features on offer
Commonly flagged
- All-plastic chassis with silver paint that doesn't feel like metal
- Awkward internal access to reach RAM and M.2 slots
- No Thunderbolt and only one of the CPU's two USB 4.0 ports exposed
Where reviewers disagree Single whitelisted source, so no cross-source disagreement; TechRadar's own reservation is that the silver plastic build is the one thing keeping it from a wholehearted endorsement.
The sources (1)
Geekbench single-core: 1957 · Geekbench multi-core: 11864 · Geekbench OpenCL: 34563 · Cinebench R23 single-core: 1764 · Cinebench R23 multi-core: 15691 · 3DMark Time Spy: 3102 · 3DMark Fire Strike: 7664 · 3DMark Wild Life: 16149 · CrystalDiskMark sequential read: 5105 MB/s · CrystalDiskMark sequential write: 4390 MB/s · PCMark 10 Office: 7396
this is the fastest AMD-powered NUC we've seen, and the only machine that was consistently faster than this was the Minisforum MS-01, which used the Intel i9 13900H.
The silver paint GMKtec used won't convince anyone it's metal when they touch it.
the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS has two USB 4.0 ports, so why wasn't one put on the back?
Specifications
| Price (US) | $359.99 Listed price on gmktec.com (Ryzen 7 8845HS); configured 32 GB/1 TB sells ~$639 at retail |
|---|---|
| Brand | GMKtec |
| Released | 2024 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (8C/16T, up to 5.1 GHz) |
| Max RAM (GB) | 64 |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe (dual slots) |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (MediaTek RZ616) |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE (dual, Realtek 8125) |
| Ports summary | 1x USB4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort, 2x 2.5 GbE RJ45, 3.5mm audio |
| Dimensions (mm) | 128.8 x 127 x 51.8 |
Source: gmktec.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by liliputing.com. GMKtec official page confirms dimensions 128.8x127x51.8 mm, dual 2.5 GbE (Realtek 8125), max 64 GB DDR5, dual M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0, HDMI 2.0 + DP, USB4. CORRECTION: official page lists the wireless card as 'Wi-Fi 6 (RZ616)', not Wi-Fi 6E; the draft's claim that the K8 uses 6E while K8 Plus uses 6 was fabricated/inverted and is removed. Listed price $359.99 on gmktec.com; configured retail ~$639 (Liliputing/Amazon).
Is the GMKtec NucBox K8 worth it vs cheaper mini pcs?
GMKtec NucBox K8 against its closest cheaper and pricier mini pcs on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 9 ranked
| Product | Price | CPU | Max RAM (GB) | Storage type | Wi-Fi standard | Ethernet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMKtec NucBox K8 this | $359.99 | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (8C/16T, up to 5.1 GHz) | 64 | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe (dual slots) | Wi-Fi 6 (MediaTek RZ616) | 2.5 GbE (dual, Realtek 8125) |
| Minisforum UM790 Pro | $351 | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS (8C/16T, up to 5.2 GHz) | 64 | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe (dual slots) | Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5 GbE |
| Asus NUC 14 Pro | $434 | Intel Core 3 100U (base); up to Core Ultra 7 155H | 96 | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe + M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 + 2.5" SATA (tall chassis) | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) | 2.5 GbE (Intel I226-V) |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the GMKtec NucBox K8?
Only one whitelisted tester, TechRadar, hands-on reviewed the exact base NucBox K8 (Ryzen 7 8845HS). TechRadar calls it the fastest AMD-powered NUC it had tested, praising CPU power, dual M.2 Gen4 slots and dual 2.5GbE LAN at a competitive price, while flagging the all-plastic silver build, awkward internal access and lack of Thunderbolt with only one of the CPU's two USB 4.0 ports exposed. Praised: Fastest AMD-powered NUC TechRadar had tested; CPU performance beats its Intel Core Ultra 5 comparison; Strong connectivity: dual M.2 PCIe Gen4 slots plus dual 2.5GbE LAN; Competitive price for the performance and features on offer. Flagged: All-plastic chassis with silver paint that doesn't feel like metal; Awkward internal access to reach RAM and M.2 slots; No Thunderbolt and only one of the CPU's two USB 4.0 ports exposed. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the GMKtec NucBox K8 cost?
The GMKtec NucBox K8 has a US price of $359.99 (Listed price on gmktec.com (Ryzen 7 8845HS); configured 32 GB/1 TB sells ~$639 at retail), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the GMKtec NucBox K8 compare on price?
At $360, the GMKtec NucBox K8 is the cheapest of the 9 mini pcs we track, where the median is $629.
When was the GMKtec NucBox K8 released?
The GMKtec NucBox K8 was released 2024.
What are the GMKtec NucBox K8's key specs?
GMKtec NucBox K8 (GMKtec): cpu AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (8C/16T, up to 5.1 GHz), max ram gb 64, storage type M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe (dual slots), wifi standard Wi-Fi 6 (MediaTek RZ616), ethernet 2.5 GbE (dual, Realtek 8125). Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $359.99 at gmktec.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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