GEEKOM ultra-compact high-spec mini PC Mini IT11 (Core i7-11390H) review
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.
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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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Introduction of 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. 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.
GEEKOM Mini IT11 Official site
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.
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).
The user manual can also be downloaded from GEEKOM's support page .
Support page (GEEKOM)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
Buy 2.5 inch HDD (Amazon.com)
Buy 2.5 inch SSD (Amazon.com)
To make Windows recognize the added HDD/SSD, right-click the target drive on the [Start]-[All apps]-[Windows Tools]-[Computer Management]-[Disk Management] screen.
And create a partition.
GEEKOM Mini IT11 BIOS
You can open the BIOS screen by repeatedly hitting the [Del] key during boot.
The installed BIOS is AMI BIOS.
Intel Iris Xe performance and graphics memory capacity
Frequently Asked Questions for Intel Graphics Memory on Windows10 and Windows11 (intel)
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.
LibreOffice Official site
GEEKOM Mini IT11 benchmark test results
Here, I tried running the representative benchmark programs, Geekbench, Cinebench, PCMark 10, and 3DMark (Time Spy).For reference, the values of machines with Core i7-6700 (2015) + RTX3060 and Core i7-2600 (2011) + GTX1060 are also listed.
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
First, I tried running
Geekbench
. This is the system information screen.
Geekbench Official site
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.
| System | Result (Single) | Result (Multi) |
|---|---|---|
| GEEKOM Mini IT11 Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | 2231 | 6153 |
| Core i7-6700(2015), Memory 16GB, GeForce RTX3060 | 1351 | 4626 |
| Core i7-2600(2011), Memory 8GB, GeForce GTX1060(3GB) | 653 | 2178 |
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, it may be a good idea to externally connect a GPU for desktop machines via USB4 (Thunderbolt3) port.
| System | Result |
|---|---|
| GEEKOM Mini IT11 Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | 11008 |
| Core i7-6700(2015), Memory 16GB, GeForce RTX3060 | 89112 |
| Core i7-2600(2011), Memory 8GB, GeForce GTX1060(3GB) | 34226 |
Cinebench
Next, I tried running
Cinebench
, a 3DCG rendering test using only CPU provided by Maxon.
This bench allows you to look at purely CPU performance.
Performance per CPU core is top class, but MP Ratio is low. As a result, applications that use multiple cores simultaneously may not perform as well.
Cinebench Official site (Maxon)
Cinebench Release 23 download site (Maxon)
| System | Result (Multi) | Result (Single) | Result (MP Ratio) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEEKOM Mini IT11 Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | 5648 | 1524 | 3.71 |
| Core i7-6700(2015), Memory 16GB, GeForce RTX3060 | 5005 | 1009 | 4.96 |
| Core i7-2600(2011), Memory 8GB, GeForce GTX1060(3GB) | 3004 | 687 | 4.37 |
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.
Steam Official site
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 Official site
| System | Result | Essentials | Productivity | Digital Content Creation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEEKOM Mini IT11 Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | 4759 | 9223 | 6648 | 4771 |
| Core i7-6700(2015), Memory 16GB, GeForce RTX3060 | 5168 | 7579 | 6737 | 7336 |
| Core i7-2600(2011), Memory 8GB, GeForce GTX1060(3GB) | 4030 | 7064 | 5236 | 4805 |
The ranking looks like this.
It is judged that it is faster than a general office laptop.
3DMark(Time Spy)
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 Official site
| System | Time Spy Score | Result (Graphics) | Result (CPU) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEEKOM Mini IT11 Corei7-11390H, Memory 32GB, Iris Xe | 1487 | 1330 | 4520 |
| Core i7-6700(2015), Memory 16GB, GeForce RTX3060 | 7734 | 8831 | 4539 |
| Core i7-2600(2011), Memory 8GB, GeForce GTX1060(3GB) | 3589 | 3719 | 2999 |
The ranking looks like this.
3D performance is unfortunately out of reach for gaming PCs, but it beats office laptops.
Specifications of GEEKOM Mini IT11
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| CPU | 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11390H ( 4 core / 8 threads, 12M cache, Max 5.00GHz) |
| Graphics | Intel® Iris Xe graphics G7 96EU (96 execution units) |
| Memory | Dual-channel DDR4 SODIMM 16GB / 32GB (Max 64GB) |
| Storage | M.2 2280 512GB / 1TB / 2TB PCIe SSD |
| Storage expansion I/F | 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD / SSD (7mm) |
| Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 |
| LAN | Intel® 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet |
| Video output | 1 x HDMI 2.0 port / 1 x Mini DisplayPort / 2 x USB4 ports |
| Audio output | 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Adapter | Automatic Voltage adjustment between 100 and 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 3 pin, 65 Watts (19V/3.42A), 1.5 meters in length |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro 64bit |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth® v5.2 |
| I/O Ports | 3 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 |
| Size | 117 x 112 x 45.6 mm |
| Weight | 564.9 g |
| List price | $499.00 ~ $649.00 (Sale price) |
| What’s In The Box | 1 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 |
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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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