Apple’s Mac Mini gets all the attention for compact computing but plenty of people need powerful Windows machines that don’t take up half a desk. Developers running Windows-only software, small business owners managing Microsoft ecosystems, content creators working with Adobe suites, and anyone tired of bulky tower PCs all face the same challenge: serious processing power in a tiny package that runs Windows natively.
The GMKtec M2 Pro S delivers exactly that: an Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor, 32GB RAM, and triple 4K display support, in a case smaller than most hardcover books. Amazon has slashed this mini PC from $639 to $409, placing legitimate desktop-class performance within reach at a price that makes sense.
Tiger Lake Performance in a Desktop Form Factor
Intel’s Tiger Lake is its 11th generation of Core i7 mobile chips but GMKtec adapted the Core i7-1185G7 chip for use in desktop mini PCs with great results. This quad-core chip runs at a base frequency of 3.0 GHz and turbos up to 4.8 GHz on single-core workloads with all four cores sustaining 4.3 GHz under full load. Those frequencies matter: They’re a determinant of how snappy your applications respond, how well your video-editing software scrubs through timelines, and how many browser tabs you can have open before things start crawling. Eight threads through Hyper-Threading technology allow the processor to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
It’s handled by the Intel Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units that deliver performance well above older integrated graphics and give even some entry-level dedicated GPUs a run for their money. That matters from smooth desktop animations to hardware-accelerated video encoding, plus casual gaming and the ability to run design software without throwing hundreds of dollars at a separate graphics card
The 32GB of dual-channel DDR4 RAM comes properly configured from the factory, and gives both the CPU and GPU maximum memory bandwidth for the best performance. Dual-channel operation essentially doubles the speed at which data flows between RAM and processor compared to single-channel configurations, eliminating a common bottleneck that cripples many budget systems. The 1TB NVMe SSD connects via PCIe 3.0, delivering read speeds around 3,500 MB/s that make your entire system feel instantaneous compared to old SATA drives or mechanical hard drives.
The triple display capability transforms this mini PC into a serious multitasking powerhouse: Two HDMI 2.0 ports each output 4K resolution at 60Hz, while the USB-C port with DisplayPort alt mode handles the third 4K display at 60Hz. Running three 4K monitors simultaneously gives you over 24 million pixels of workspace, letting traders monitor multiple markets, developers keep code on one screen with documentation and testing on the others, or video editors spread their timeline across displays. The 60Hz refresh rate ensures smooth motion and responsive cursor movement.
The GMKtec mini PC now costs $409, instead of $639, which makes it far cheaper than many standalone processors.
