Geekom IT1 Mega

Name: Geekom IT1 Mega
Brand: Geekom
SKU: 80027

Manufacturer: Geekom

The Geekom IT1 Mega is a Mini-ITX form factor mini PC built around a laptop-class hybrid processor running six performance cores at 2.3 GHz and eight efficiency cores at 1.8 GHz, with a turbo ceiling of 5.1 GHz across 22 threads. It ships with 64GB of DDR5 RAM running at 5600 MHz and a 2TB NVMe SSD, all packed into a 137 × 132 × 57.8 mm enclosure with a total volume of roughly 1045 cm³.

On the connectivity front, the IT1 Mega stands out with two Thunderbolt 4 ports alongside two USB 4 40Gbps ports, five USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, one USB 2.0 port, two HDMI 2.0 outputs, one DisplayPort, and dual RJ45 Ethernet jacks. A 3.5 mm headset jack and AUX input handle audio, while Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 cover wireless. The integrated Arc Graphics 128EU GPU supports up to four displays simultaneously, reaches a turbo of 2350 MHz over PCIe 5, and covers DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3. In benchmarks, the system scores 29,380 on PassMark multi-threaded and 11,950 on Geekbench 6 multi-core.

Pros

Two Thunderbolt 4 ports alongside two USB 4 40Gbps ports give this mini PC an unusually strong high-bandwidth peripheral connectivity profile for its size
Five USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports provide plenty of fast connections for keyboards, drives, and other peripherals without needing a hub
Dual RJ45 Ethernet ports allow simultaneous wired connections to two networks, which is useful for routing, NAS access, or network redundancy
64GB of DDR5 RAM running at 5600 MHz ships as standard, covering memory-heavy workloads without requiring an upgrade
A 45W TDP processor with a 5.1 GHz turbo and 22 threads offers meaningful headroom for sustained multi-threaded tasks within the mini PC form factor
Both a 3.5 mm headset jack and an AUX input are present, covering common audio connection needs without adapters

Cons

Memory is capped at 64GB with no room for future expansion beyond what is already installed
There are no USB-C ports of any kind, which limits compatibility with USB-C and USB4 Type-C accessories without adapters
The clock multiplier is locked, so the processor frequency cannot be tuned beyond factory-set limits despite the 45W thermal headroom
ECC memory is not supported, which rules the system out for workloads where hardware-level memory integrity is required
HDMI outputs are version 2.0 rather than a newer standard, which may limit bandwidth for very high refresh rate or high resolution display configurations

Who is this for?

The Geekom IT1 Mega is well suited to users who need a compact desktop with serious connectivity depth, particularly those who regularly work with Thunderbolt 4 peripherals such as high-speed external drives, docks, or displays — an area where most mini PCs fall short. The combination of 64GB of DDR5 RAM at 5600 MHz and a 45W processor with a 5.1 GHz turbo makes it a capable fit for memory-intensive and sustained multi-threaded workloads like video editing, software development, or data processing in a space-constrained environment. Users who need dual wired Ethernet connections — for network separation, NAS access, or soft routing tasks — will also find the dual RJ45 configuration directly useful without the need for USB adapters.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who rely on USB-C peripherals or accessories will find the complete absence of any Type-C ports a significant friction point, as all USB connections are limited to Type-A or Thunderbolt 4, requiring adapters for modern USB-C devices. The 64GB memory ceiling — which also represents the factory-installed capacity — means there is no upgrade path for users whose workloads may outgrow that limit over time. Additionally, the locked clock multiplier makes this unsuitable for anyone expecting to fine-tune processor performance, and the lack of ECC memory support rules it out for server-adjacent or data-integrity-sensitive roles where hardware-level memory error correction is a requirement.

General info:

SSD storage capacity	2000GB
form factor	Mini-ITX
Is an NVMe SSD	✓
thickness	137 mm
height	57.8 mm
width	132 mm
volume	1045.2552 cm³

The Geekom IT1 Mega follows a Mini-ITX form factor, measuring 137 mm in thickness, 132 mm in width, and 57.8 mm in height, which gives it a total volume of 1045.2552 cm³. Storage is provided by a 2TB NVMe SSD using flash-based technology, offering fast read and write access within a chassis that remains compact enough to fit into tight spaces or mount discreetly.

CPU:

Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45W
CPU speed	6 x 2.3 & 8 x 1.8 GHz
turbo clock speed	5.1GHz
CPU threads	22 threads
Has integrated graphics	✓
uses multithreading	✓
L3 cache	24 MB
clock multiplier	39
Has an unlocked multiplier	✕
Supports 64-bit	✓
CPU temperature	110 °C

The processor uses a hybrid configuration of six cores running at 2.3 GHz and eight cores at 1.8 GHz, with a turbo clock speed of 5.1 GHz spread across 22 threads via multithreading. It operates within a 45W TDP and is rated to a maximum temperature of 110 °C, with a fixed clock multiplier of 39 that leaves no room for manual frequency adjustments. The chip carries 24 MB of L3 cache, supports 64-bit processing, and includes integrated graphics on-die, removing the need for a separate graphics card.

Graphics card:

GPU clock speed	300 MHz
GPU turbo	2350 MHz
PCI Express (PCIe) version	5
texture mapping units (TMUs)	64
shading units	1024
render output units (ROPs)	32
DirectX version	DirectX 12
OpenGL version	4.6
OpenCL version	3
semiconductor size	7 nm
supported displays	4

The integrated GPU has a base clock of 300 MHz and a turbo of 2350 MHz, running on a 7 nm process and connected via PCIe 5. Its rendering pipeline includes 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units, and it is capable of driving up to four displays simultaneously. API support covers DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3, giving it a solid foundation for general-purpose graphics and compute workloads.

Memory:

RAM	64GB
RAM speed	5600 MHz
DDR memory version	5

The Geekom IT1 Mega is equipped with 64GB of DDR5 RAM running at 5600 MHz, providing a generous and fast memory configuration that accommodates demanding multitasking and memory-intensive workloads without requiring an upgrade out of the box.

Connectivity:

Wi-Fi version	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
supports Wi-Fi	✓
Has Bluetooth	✓
Bluetooth version	5.4
USB 2.0 ports	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A)	5
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A)	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C)	0
USB 4 40Gbps ports	2
USB 4 20Gbps ports	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C)	0
Thunderbolt 4 ports	2
Thunderbolt 3 ports	0
DisplayPort outputs	1
HDMI version	HDMI 2.0
HDMI ports	2
RJ45 ports	2
has an AUX input	✓
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack	✓
has a VGA connector	✕
Has S/PDIF Out port	✕

Wireless connectivity covers Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 4, paired with Bluetooth 5.4 for a broad range of wireless device support. The wired port layout is notably well-stocked, with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB 4 40Gbps ports, five USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, and one USB 2.0 port, while USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2x2 Type-C ports are absent. Display outputs include two HDMI 2.0 ports and one DisplayPort, with no VGA connector present, and network connectivity is handled by dual RJ45 Ethernet ports. Audio connections are covered by both a 3.5 mm headset jack and an AUX input, though S/PDIF output is not included.

Benchmarks:

PassMark result	29380
PassMark result (single)	3697
Geekbench 6 result (multi)	11950
Geekbench 6 result (single)	2235

The Geekom IT1 Mega posts a multi-threaded PassMark score of 29,380 alongside a single-threaded result of 3,697, reflecting solid throughput across both parallel and sequential workloads. In Geekbench 6, it achieves a multi-core score of 11,950 and a single-core score of 2,235, giving a consistent picture of the processor's capabilities across two independent benchmark suites.

Miscellaneous:

maximum memory amount	64GB
CPU socket	BGA 2049
GPU name	Arc Graphics 128EU
GPU execution units	8
Type	Laptop
instruction sets	MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2
Has NX bit	✓
Supports ECC memory	✕
memory channels	2
RAM speed (max)	7467 MHz
Uses big.LITTLE technology	✓
Uses flash storage	✓

The laptop-class processor is soldered into a BGA 2049 socket and employs big.LITTLE technology for its hybrid core layout, with NX bit support and instruction set coverage including MMX, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, F16C, SSE 4.1, and SSE 4.2. The integrated GPU is the Arc Graphics 128EU, featuring 8 execution units. Memory tops out at 64GB across two channels, with a maximum supported RAM speed of 7467 MHz, though ECC memory is not supported. The system uses flash-based storage, and all core components are integrated rather than socketed for user replacement.

Final Verdict

The Geekom IT1 Mega carves out a distinct position in the mini PC category by pairing a high-TDP hybrid processor and 64GB of DDR5 RAM with a connectivity suite that goes well beyond what most systems this size offer. Its dual Thunderbolt 4 ports alongside dual RJ45 Ethernet give it a practical edge for users who need both high-speed peripheral support and flexible network configuration in a compact form factor. The trade-offs — no USB-C ports, a fixed memory ceiling, and no ECC support — define the boundaries of its audience clearly, but within those boundaries, the IT1 Mega is a well-specified and technically coherent machine that rewards users whose workflows align with its strengths.