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GEEKOM Mini IT11 (Core i7-11390H) Review / Ultra-compact high-spec mini computer

GEEKOM/Jiteng is a manufacturer of ultra-compact desktop mini computers in Shenzhen, China and Taiwan. Product sales in Japan have just started in June 2023.
This time (July 2023), we acquired the high cost performance flagship machine "Mini IT11" from GEEKOM, a newcomer to the Japanese market. Small but high performance, quiet with low speed rotating fan. Equipped with a USB4 port, the interface is abundant. Multi-display at 8K resolution is also possible, and one 2.5 inch HDD / SSD can be built in.
Currently, the mini PC market in Japan is dominated by MINISFORUM's products, but GEEKOM's products are by no means inferior in terms of quality and cost performance.
  • GEEKOM Mini IT11 Mini PC, 1TB Intel i7-11390H Mini Computer (8 Threads, Up to 5.0 GHz)

    GEEKOM 2022/12 USD599.00~749.00

    GEEKOM Mini IT11 is powered by a Quad-Core 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11390H processor with a clock speed of up to 5.0 GHz, 8 threads, and 12MB cache. It is powerful enough to deal with more demanding applications such as home servers, school education, web browsing, business offices, and billboards.

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Introduction of GEEKOM Mini IT11

GEEKOM Mini IT11
Equipped with the 11th generation Core i7-11390H (released in 2021) as a CPU. In addition, the memory is 16GB or 32GB LPDDR4, and the storage is 512GB or 1TB M.2 SSD, making it a high-spec machine class for office PCs. (The entire storage capacity is allocated to C drive.) It can withstand not only office work, but also photo and video editing. In addition, it is usually almost silent because of the low-speed rotation fan. Since there are many interfaces, it is expandable, and one 2.5 inch HDD / SSD (7 mm) can be built in. It also has a microSD card slot, WiFi, and Bluetooth. In addition to HDMI, Mini DP (DisplayPort) and 2 ports of USB4 (20Gbps) connectors are also equipped, so up to 4 screens can be output.
Since Windows 11 Pro edition is pre-installed, remote desktop connection is possible as it is, which is convenient for server use. It's also VESA mountable, so you can hang it behind your display.
GEEKOM has a lineup of other models equipped with Intel Core processors, including low price model "Mini IT8" equipped with the 8th generation Core i5-8279U (released in 2018) and top model "Mini IT12" equipped with 12th generation Core i7-1260P (released in 2022). However, in terms of cost performance, the "Mini IT11" introduced here is by far the best. If you want to choose a high-spec mini PC now, I think the “Mini IT11” is the only choice.
PC It comes in a sturdy, well-made box. This photo is a size comparison with the iPhone. At the time of mailing, it will be delivered in a cardboard box of the perfect size on top of this.
PC This photo is the contents of the box. From the top left, the user manual, Thankyou card, and Vesa mount panel. From the bottom left, AC adapter and power cable, PC body, HDMI cable, screws (for Vesa mount and HDD/SSD attachment).
User manual and images/drivers for reinstalling Windows can also be downloaded from GEEKOM's support page .
PC This photo is a comparison between the PC and the iPhone. The size of the top surface is 117 x 112mm, which I think is particularly small among mini PCs.
The manufacturing quality of the housing and packing box is also high, and there is no flaw in comparison with MINISFORUM's products, which are popular in Japan recently.
PC This is a photo from the front. From the left, indicator LED, USB 4 (20Gbps) (Type-C) port, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A) port, 3.5 mm audio output, power button.
A common feature of GEEKOM machines is that the power button is very light. A slight touch may cause it to start up unintentionally. Therefore, I think it is best to attach the power cable last when assembling, and remove it first when disassembling.
PC This is a photo from the right side. The entire surface is a metal mesh for air intake. The bottom right corner is the Kensington lock mounting hole for anti-theft. Since this PC supports Kensington lock, it is advantageous for introduction to companies.
PC This is a photo from the back.
The exhaust ports are lined up at the top. Airflow is taken in from the metal mesh surfaces on the left and right sides of the body and exhausted from the back. For ventilation, the area around the PC installation site should be wide open. Hot air blows out from the back. However, the top surface is only slightly warm.
The interfaces on the back are, from the left, DC port for power input, Mini DisplayPort, Gigabit LAN, 2xUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A) port, USB 4 (20Gbps) (Type-C) port, HDMI(Type-A). The Type-C port also support video output, so you can connect a display using an HDMI or DisplayPort conversion cable.
The lid on the top has a notch on the back side, and you can remove the lid from here. However, the inside of the top surface is occupied by fans, and it is not possible to directly access the CPU. In order to access the CPU, it is necessary to further disassemble it by removing screws.
By connecting an external GPU (eGPU) to the USB4 port, you can comfortably enjoy heavy 3D games.
PC This is a photo from the left side. The entire surface is also a metal mesh for air intake. There is one SD card slot on this side.
PC This is a photo from the bottom.
Marked as manufactured by " Shenzhen Jiteng Network Technology Co., Ltd. ", made in China.
To access the interior, unscrew the four rubber feet. After loosening the screw sufficiently, pull the screw to remove the bottom cover.
The top direction of this photo is the front.
PC This is what it looks like when you remove the bottom cover. HDD/SSD can be installed inside the cover. The black connector that leads to the flat cable is a common 2.5" SATA interface.
PC Here is a close up photo of the inside.
The PC I got this time is a model with 32GB of memory and 1TB of storage.
The upper part is the M.2 SSD (1TB: Lexar NM620) of form factor 2280, and the lower part is the DDR4 memory (16GBx2: Lexar LD4AS016G). Both are easily replaceable.
PC Here is a picture of the AC adapter. Input is 100~240V, 1.5A. And output is 19V, 3.42A, 64.98W. The size of the AC adapter is about 105mm x 43mm x 28mm. It is about the same as the AC adapter of a recent laptop.
In addition, the outlet plug is a 3-pin with ground.

How to install a hard disk/SSD

PC This PC can contain one 2.5 inch HDD or SSD (thin model with a thickness of 7 mm). After loosening the four rubber foot screws sufficiently, pull the screws to remove the bottom cover.
For 2.5-inch HDD/SSD, use the holes on the back (the part indicated by the arrow in the photo) to fasten with screws. Remove the rubber bush indicated by the arrow.
PC Install the HDD/SSD as shown in this picture. Insert the HDD/SSD from the right side of the photo by going through the metal fittings. And fix it using the attached screws.
The metal fittings cannot be removed even if the screws attached to that are removed. Due to this structure, it is impossible to install HDD/SSD with a thickness exceeding 7mm.
The maximum expandable capacity according to the specifications is 2TB, but when I tested it, even a 4TB SSD ( Gigastone Game Pro (Amazon) ) could be used with Windows.
PC For information on how to make Windows recognize the added HDD/SSD, see How to add an SSD or hard disk to a Windows 11 computer/How to change the drive name .

GEEKOM Mini IT11 BIOS

PC After pressing the power button, you can open the BIOS screen by repeatedly hitting the [Del] key before Windows starts. The installed BIOS is AMI BIOS.
PC Scroll the screen to see the memory specifications. The capacity is 32GB and the speed is 3200MTs. There is no manufacturer name displayed.
PC You can check the storage specifications by opening the [Advanced] - [NVMe Configuration] screen. It is Lexar's NM620 1TB.

Intel Iris Xe performance and graphics memory capacity

The graphics engine installed in the GEEKOM Mini IT11 is the Intel Iris Xe G7 96EU built into the 11th generation Core i7 CPU. At the time of its release, it was the latest as a CPU built-in graphics engine. Also, the graphics engine's graphics memory is shared with the CPU, and the maximum available capacity is half of the system memory plus dedicated video memory. The PC I'm testing has 32GB of memory, so the maximum available graphics memory capacity is about 16GB, as shown on the right.
(To display the screen on the right, open the [Settings] - [System] - [Display] - [Advanced Display Settings] screen, and select "Display adapter properties for Display 1" in the "Display Information" column. )

GEEKOM Mini IT11 startup time

Booting Windows and launching applications is blazing fast thanks to the M.2 SSD and 32GB of memory. Windows boot time is about 19 seconds from pressing the power button to displaying the desktop screen. Startup time for Microsoft Excel/Word (2016) is less than 2 seconds from clicking the app icon to opening the template list. In addition, the free office suite " LibreOffice " can be started in less than 2 seconds, and Writer and Calc can be started in less than 2 seconds from that menu.
However, boot time may slow down as you use your PC more.

GEEKOM Mini IT11 benchmark test results

Here, I tried running the representative benchmark programs, Geekbench, Cinebench, PCMark 10, and 3DMark (Time Spy).
During testing, only one display with a resolution of WQHD (2560x1440) was connected using a Type-C to DisplayPort conversion cable, and no adjustments were made to the BIOS, drivers, or other parameters, and the settings were as they were when shipped from the factory. . For reference, the values of two other GEEKOM PC models, GPD Win Max2 (2023) (AMD Ryzen 7 7840U), Core i7-6700 (2015) + RTX3060 (12GB Desktop), Core i7-2600 (2011) + GTX1060 are also listed. s
In terms of CPU performance and processing performance for office programs, this PC has high-end class performance among general office computers. On the other hand, as a 3D gaming PC, it has the minimum performance for the time being.
If you are considering replacing this PC, please compare the benchmark execution results on your machine.

Geekbench

PC First, I tried running Geekbench . This is the system information screen.
PC The result of CPU Benchmark was 2231(Single) / 6153(Multi).
The performance of the CPU alone is 3-4% faster than the Core i7-6700 released in 2015.
CPU Benchmark result
System Result (Single) Result (Multi)
GEEKOM Mini IT13
Corei9-13900H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe
240711416
GEEKOM A5
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, Memory 32GB, Radeon Vega 8
20199411
GMKtec NucBox M3
Core i5-12450H, Memory 16GB, Intel UHD Graphics
22587884
GEEKOM Mini IT11
Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe
22316153
GPD Win Max2
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, Memory 64GB, AMD Radeon 780M
248110997
Core i7-6700(2015), Memory 16GB, GeForce RTX3060(12GB Desktop)13514626
Core i7-2600(2011), Memory 8GB, GeForce GTX1060(3GB)6532178
PC GPU Benchmark result was 11008.
In order to enjoy 3D graphics games, it can be said that it has the minimum performance for the time being. If you want to enjoy heavy 3D games, I recommend connecting an external GPU (eGPU) via the USB4 (Thunderbolt3) port.
GPU Benchmark result
System Result
GEEKOM Mini IT13
Corei9-13900H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe
16294
GEEKOM A5
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, Memory 32GB, Radeon Vega 8
17636
GEEKOM Mini IT11
Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe
11008
GMKtec NucBox M3
Core i5-12450H, Memory 16GB, Intel UHD Graphics
8326
GPD Win Max2
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, Memory 64GB, AMD Radeon 780M
28750
Core i7-6700(2015), Memory 16GB, GeForce RTX3060(12GB Desktop)89112
Core i7-2600(2011), Memory 8GB, GeForce GTX1060(3GB)34226

Cinebench

PC Next, I tried running Cinebench(2024) , a 3DCG rendering test using only CPU provided by Maxon. This bench allows you to look at purely CPU performance.
The performance per CPU core is top class, but since this CPU has 4 cores, its multi-core performance is inferior compared to recent PCs. However, the MP Ratio is close to the number of cores, so it seems that multiple processes are running efficiently.
Cinebench(2024) Benchmark result
System Result (GPU) Result (Multi) Result (Single) Result (MP Ratio)
GEEKOM Mini IT13
Corei9-13900H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe
(none)6631026.47
GEEKOM A5
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, Memory 32GB, Radeon Vega 8
(none)604857.10
GMKtec NucBox M3
Core i5-12450H, Memory 16GB, Intel UHD Graphics
(none)427984.34
GEEKOM Mini IT11
Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe
(none)313833.75
GPD Win Max2
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, Memory 64GB, AMD Radeon 780M
(none)714967.41
Core i7-6700(2015), Memory 16GB, GeForce RTX3060(12GB Desktop)7937286614.72
PC This is the execution result of Cinebench Release 23.
Cinebench R23 Benchmark result
System Result (Multi) Result (Single) Result (MP Ratio)
GEEKOM Mini IT13
Corei9-13900H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe
1212217177.06
GEEKOM A5
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, Memory 32GB, Radeon Vega 8
1030514167.28
GMKtec NucBox M3
Core i5-12450H, Memory 16GB, Intel UHD Graphics
787316514.77
GEEKOM Mini IT11
Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe
564815243.71
GPD Win Max2
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, Memory 64GB, AMD Radeon 780M
1236917297.16
Core i7-6700(2015), Memory 16GB, GeForce RTX3060(12GB Desktop)500510094.96
Core i7-2600(2011), Memory 8GB, GeForce GTX1060(3GB)30046874.37

PCMark 10


Before installing PCMark 10 and 3DMark, you need to register and install a game platform: Steam . We recommend registering a new Steam account from your iPhone's (Safari), as it often results in a CAPCHA error if you do it on a computer.
PC Next, I tried running PCMark 10 . In this bench, you can see the performance of the entire PC assuming various use cases.
Since the graphics test is included, the result is stricter than Geekbench, Cinebench. However, except for rendering, it has high performance across the board. It also works well enough for video editing.
PCMark 10 Benchmark result
System Result Essentials Productivity Digital Content Creation
GEEKOM Mini IT13
Corei9-13900H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe
58471049968427553
GEEKOM A5
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, Memory 32GB, Radeon Vega 8
62471028193456286
GMKtec NucBox M3
Core i5-12450H, Memory 16GB, Intel UHD Graphics
5073977369955204
GEEKOM Mini IT11
Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe
4759922366484771
GPD Win Max2
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, Memory 64GB, AMD Radeon 780M
65171034186048442
Core i7-6700(2015), Memory 16GB, GeForce RTX3060(12GB Desktop)5168757967377336
Core i7-2600(2011), Memory 8GB, GeForce GTX1060(3GB)4030706452364805
PC The ranking looks like this. It is judged that it is faster than a general office laptop. It ranks in the top 60% of all users who tried PCMark 10.

3DMark(Time Spy)

PC Finally, I tried running 3DMark (Time Spy) to see the performance as a gaming PC. On this bench, you can see the rendering performance of 3D graphics, mainly assuming recent heavyweight games.
As a combination of 11th generation Core i7 plus Iris Xe, I received a "Great" judgment.
However, at WQHD (2560x1440) resolution, the heavyweight Time Spy demo didn't even hit 10FPS.
The temperature is kept at exactly 60 degrees, so thermal throttling may be working.
3DMark Benchmark result
System Time Spy Score Result (Graphics) Result (CPU)
GEEKOM Mini IT13
Corei9-13900H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe
194617059898
GEEKOM A5
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, Memory 32GB, Radeon Vega 8
165514498600
GEEKOM Mini IT11
Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe
148713304520
GMKtec NucBox M3
Core i5-12450H, Memory 16GB, Intel UHD Graphics
9928646293
GPD Win Max2
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, Memory 64GB, AMD Radeon 780M
298426788482
Core i7-6700(2015), Memory 16GB, GeForce RTX3060(12GB Desktop)773488314539
Core i7-2600(2011), Memory 8GB, GeForce GTX1060(3GB)358937192999
PC The ranking looks like this. 3D performance is unfortunately out of reach for gaming PCs, but it beats office laptops. It ranks in the bottom 3% of all users who have tried 3DMark (Time Spy). This result is reasonable, as the majority of users who try 3DMark use GPU-equipped PCs.

Performance with external graphics board

GEEKOM Mini IT11 is equipped with a USB version 4 connector, which allows you to connect an external graphics board (eGPU). Here, I connected GPD's external graphics board: GPD G1 eGPU and tried running 3DMark.
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PC When GPD G1 is connected via USB4 (20Gbps), the frame rate reaches 40~50FPS at WQHD (2560x1440) resolution. Time Spy Score is 8027, an improvement of 5.4 times. It seems like you can comfortably enjoy heavyweight 3D games.
3DMark Benchmark result
System Time Spy Score Result (Graphics) Result (CPU)
GEEKOM Mini IT13 + GPD G1 eGPU
Corei9-13900H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe
923991329897
GEEKOM Mini IT11 + GPD G1 eGPU
Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe
802790464901
GPD Win Max2 + GPD G1 eGPU
AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT
934093699182
GPD Win Max2
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, Memory 64GB, AMD Radeon 780M
298426788482
GEEKOM Mini IT11
Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe
148713304520
PC The ranking looks like this. It ranks approximately in the middle of all users who have tried 3DMark (Time Spy).

Specifications of GEEKOM Mini IT11

GEEKOM Mini IT11 Specification
Item Description
CPU11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11390H ( 4 core / 8 threads, 12M cache, Max 5.00GHz)
GraphicsIntel® Iris Xe graphics G7 96EU (96 execution units)
MemoryDual-channel DDR4 SODIMM 16GB / 32GB (Max 64GB)
StorageM.2 2280 512GB / 1TB / 2TB PCIe SSD (Max 2TB)
Storage expansion I/F1 x 2.5" SATA HDD / SSD (7mm) (Max 2TB)
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201
LANIntel® 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
Video output1 x HDMI 2.0 port / 1 x Mini DisplayPort / 2 x USB4 ports
Audio output1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack
AdapterAutomatic Voltage adjustment between 100 and 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 3 pin, 65 Watts (19V/3.42A), 1.5 meters in length
OSWindows 11 Pro 64bit
BluetoothBluetooth® v5.2
I/O Ports3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, 2 x USB4(20Gbps) ports, 1 x SD card reader, 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack, 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port, 1 x HDMI 2.0 port, 1 x Mini DisplayPort, 1 x DC jack, 1 x Power button
Size117 x 112 x 45.6 mm
Weight564.9g (Actual measurement: 537g)
List price$499.00 ~ $649.00 (Sale price)
What’s In The Box1 x Mini IT11 Mini PC, 1 x VESA Mount, 1 x Power Adapter, 1 x HDMI Cable, 1 x User Guide, 1 x Thank You Card

Various GEEKOM mini PCs

  • GEEKOM XT12 Pro Mini PC, 12th Gen Intel i9-12900H NUC12 Mini Computers

    GEEKOM 2024/04 USD699.00

    The Geekom XT12 Pro mini pc is equipped with an Intel Core i9-12900H processor boasting 14 cores, 20 threads, and 24MB Cache, turboing up to 5.0 GHz. Besides, the mini gaming pc features standard iGPU Intel Iris Xe Graphics, with 96 EUs and a maximum dynamic frequency of 1.45GHz, enabling smooth gameplay of AAA games.

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  • GEEKOM Mini IT13 Mini PC, 13th Gen Intel i9-13900H NUC13 Mini Computers

    GEEKOM 2023/08 USD499.00~789.00

    GEEKOM Mini IT13 NUC13 Mini PC is equipped with Newest 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor(14cores, 20threads), 24MB Cache, up to 5.40 GHz.GEEKOM Mini IT13 series the power is only 90 Watts, which is only 1/4 of other desktop, let you to spend less electricity to support 24 hours work of every day, suitable for Gaming, home working, business offices, servers, school education, and billboards.

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  • GEEKOM A5, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H(8C/16T, up to 4.4GHz), Vega 8 Graphics

    GEEKOM 2023/07 USD399.00

    GEEKOM Mini A5 mini computer is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor (8C/16T, 16MB Cache, up to 4.4GHz). Its Zen 3 architecture and 7nm process have drastically improved performance, providing super-fast responsiveness, and allowing for an unparalleled work and gaming experience. It is designed for a variety of solutions such as education, home office, media center, HTPC, digital signage, etc.

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  • GEEKOM Mini IT12, 12th Gen Intel i5-12450H Mini Computers(2 Cores,12 Threads)

    GEEKOM 2023/07 USD589.00

    GEEKOM Mini IT12 Mini PC is equipped with the Newest 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12450H processor(8cores, 12 threads), 12MB Cache, up to 4.40 GHz.For the GEEKOM Mini IT12 series, the power is only 35 Watts, which is only 1/4 of other desktops and lets you use less electricity to support 24 hours work of every day, suitable for gaming, home working, business offices, and streaming.

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  • GEEKOM Mini IT11 Mini PC, 1TB Intel i7-11390H Mini Computer (8 Threads, Up to 5.0 GHz)

    GEEKOM 2022/12 USD599.00~749.00

    GEEKOM Mini IT11 is powered by a Quad-Core 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11390H processor with a clock speed of up to 5.0 GHz, 8 threads, and 12MB cache. It is powerful enough to deal with more demanding applications such as home servers, school education, web browsing, business offices, and billboards.

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