Geekom has become one of the more dependable names in mini PCs, and the Mini IT15 is the model that best represents why. It pairs Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285H with Arc 140T graphics in a genuinely compact chassis, and for photographers who want a capable editing machine without the size, noise or expense of the AI-focused boxes, it makes a straightforward case. Details are on Geekom’s site.
The Core Ultra 9 285H is a 16-core Arrow Lake-H processor reaching 5.4GHz, with Intel’s Arc 140T integrated graphics and an AI Boost NPU. Combined AI performance is quoted at around 99 TOPS — roughly 13 from the NPU, 77 from the Arc graphics and 9 from the CPU. Notably, the unified memory architecture allows the graphics and NPU to draw on the full system memory pool, which helps with larger models that would otherwise choke on integrated graphics.
What it does well
For photo work this is comfortable territory: Lightroom Classic including its GPU-accelerated AI Denoise, layered Photoshop files, Capture One tethering. Intel’s media engines handle 4K video encoding and decoding efficiently, so Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve timelines play back smoothly and exports are quick for a machine this size.
Geekom’s strength has always been the fundamentals rather than headline specs — solid build quality, sensible cooling and better after-sales support than most of the direct-from-China competition. For a machine that will sit on a desk and simply work, that counts for a great deal.
The honest comparison
One thing worth knowing: Notebookcheck’s testing found the GMKtec EVO-T1, using the identical Core Ultra 9 285H, outperformed the Mini IT15 — because GMKtec allows the chip a higher 80W power ceiling in a slightly larger chassis with more cooling headroom. Same processor, different results. If outright performance is your priority, that is worth factoring in; if size and quietness matter more, the Geekom’s more compact design is the point.
Against the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 machines it is a different proposition entirely. Those offer far more graphics power and up to 128GB of unified memory for running large AI models locally. The IT15 is the more sensible buy if your interest is editing rather than local AI, and it costs considerably less.
Geekom Mini IT15: Specifications
Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Arrow Lake-H), 16 cores, up to 5.4GHz.
Graphics: Intel Arc 140T integrated.
AI: Intel AI Boost NPU; approximately 99 TOPS combined — 13 TOPS NPU, 77 TOPS Arc graphics, 9 TOPS CPU.
Memory: DDR5, with unified access for GPU and NPU to the system memory pool.
Storage: M.2 NVMe SSD, expandable.
Networking: Wi-Fi 7 (BE200), Ethernet.
Display: multi-display support including 8K output.
Geekom Mini IT15: Price and availability
The Mini IT15 is available now through Geekom and major retailers in a range of memory and storage configurations. UK pricing varies by configuration and retailer — check current pricing before purchase.
