Intel Core Ultra 7 Powrewd Khadas Mind 2 AI Maker mini PC features 47 TOPS NPU and Mind Link PCIe Gen5
Khadas recently launched the Mind 2 AI Maker mini PC, a compact mini PC built around the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V “Lunar Lake” processor, which delivers up to 115 TOPS of AI performance. It features an octa-core CPU (4x Performance cores up to 4.8 GHz, 4x Low Power cores up to 3.7 GHz), Intel Arc Graphics with 8 Xe cores (up to 64 TOPS AI performance), and Intel AI Boost NPU (47 TOPS).
This SOC is built around TSMC’s N3B process and includes 32GB LPDDR5X RAM at 8533MHz and a 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD for high-speed data handling. The device supports HDMI 2.1, two USB4 (40Gbps) ports, two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3, with expansion via a proprietary Mind Link connector (PCIe Gen5 interface). designed for AI PC development, machine learning, and edge AI applications this mini PC is ideal for on-the-go AI and software development.
Previously we have written about various compact mini-PCs like the MeLE QuieterDL a fanless mini PC, the RKM MK42 Mini PC by Chinese manufacturer Rikomagic, the Mimix NEO Z300-0dB, and many others, fell free to check all those out if you are looking for a compact mini-PC.
Khadas Mind 2 AI Maker mini PC Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (Lunar Lake)
- 4 P-cores, 4 E-cores, 2 LPE-cores
- Intel AI Boost NPU (47 TOPS)
- Graphics:
- Intel Arc Graphics
- Support for external GPU via Mind Link (PCIe Gen5)
- Memory & Storage:
- 32GB LPDDR5x RAM
- 2TB NVMe SSD
- Connectivity:
- WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- 2x USB4 (Thunderbolt)
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 1x 2.5GbE Ethernet
- 1x 3.5mm audio jack
- Expansion:
- Mind Link interface (PCIe Gen5 for GPU dock, NAS, etc.)
- M.2 slot for additional storage
- Power & Battery:
- Built-in 5.55Wh battery for UPS functionality
- 65W USB-C power adapter
- Operating System:
- Windows 11, Linux support
- Dimensions: 146 x 105 x 20 mm
- Weight: 450 grams
The Khadas Mind 2 runs Windows 11 out of the box and supports Linux distributions, it also includes Khadas Mind OS, a custom software layer designed to integrate with modular accessories like the Mind Dock and Mind Graphics via the Mind Link interface (PCIe Gen5). The system features firmware-level power management with built-in UPS functionality, ensuring safe shutdowns during power loss.
AI workloads are optimized with Intel AI Boost (47 TOPS NPU), supporting AI acceleration frameworks like OpenVINO and DirectML. It also provides BIOS-level customization options, allowing users to tweak power settings, boot configurations, and security features for enhanced performance and stability.
The Khadas Mind 2 AI Maker Kit is available through Khadas’ official website. As of now, the kit is priced at $1,199. For the most current pricing and availability, you can check out the official Khadas website.
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