GMKtec NucBox M3 mini PC review: Core i5-12450H is just too power-hungry - Reviews
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The NucBox M3 isn't slow, but the poor performance-per-watt of the Core i5-12450H compares unfavorably to U-series alternatives which can offer similar performance levels with much smaller power budgets.
The NucBox M3 isn't slow, but the poor performance-per-watt of the Core i5-12450H compares unfavorably to U-series alternatives which can offer similar performance levels with much smaller power budgets.
GMKtec M3 mini computer with Intel Core i5-12450H processor, main frequency up to 4.4 GHz, 8 cores, 12 threads, 12MB cache, running much faster than
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GMKtec NucBox M3 mini PC review: Core i5-12450H is just too power
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GMKtec NucBox M3 mini PC review: Core i5-12450H is just too power