Khadas Mind Pro Intel Panther Lake mini PC tested: Core Ultra X7 358H manages solid gaming performance inside portable chassis

The Khadas Mind Pro has emerged as the world's first commercially available mini PC featuring Intel's Panther Lake architecture, setting a new benchmark for compact computing. At CES 2026, Khadas unveiled this engineering marvel packing Intel's Core Ultra X7 358H APU within its portable chassis. What makes this particularly noteworthy is how this mobile processor delivers desktop-class performance while maintaining manageable thermals.

Specifications and CPU Performance
Equipped with a 65W TDP Core Ultra X7 358H processor, the Mind Pro supports up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and 4TB of NVMe storage. Benchmark results reveal remarkable performance parity with Intel's flagship mobile chip. In testing by ETA Prime, the system achieved:

• Geekbench: 2,862 (single-core) / 16,461 (multi-core)
• Cinebench: 124 (single-core) / 1,205 (multi-core)

These scores place it squarely in the same performance tier as Intel's top-tier Core Ultra X9 388H, an exceptional achievement for a mini PC configuration. The thermal solution appears effectively tuned to handle Panther Lake's power demands without throttling.

Gaming Capabilities
Where the Mind Pro truly surprises is in its integrated Arc B390 graphics performance. The 12 Xe-core iGPU delivered a 3DMark Time Spy score of 7,564 (GPU score: 6,984), matching the fastest Arc B390 implementations we've tested. Real-world gaming results demonstrate practical usability:

• Red Dead Redemption 2: 90 FPS at 1080p High
• Cyberpunk 2077: 60+ FPS at 1080p High/XeSS Quality
• Spider-Man 2: 60+ FPS at 1080p High/XeSS Quality

The Panther Lake architecture's XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation technology proves transformative when enabled. With 4x MFG active:

• Black Myth Wukong exceeds 120 FPS at 1080p High
• Cyberpunk 2077 surpasses 100 FPS

Intel's XeLL latency reduction technology ensures responsive gameplay even with frame generation enabled, addressing a common concern with such technologies.

Expandability with Mind Graphics 2 Dock

The system's versatility extends beyond its integrated capabilities through Khadas' proprietary Mind Link connector. The PCIe Gen 5 interface enables connection to the Mind Graphics 2 Dock housing a desktop-grade RTX 5060 Ti GPU with 16GB VRAM. This transforms the compact Mind Pro into a legitimate workstation capable of handling content creation, AI workloads, and high-fidelity gaming. The dock's unique design positions the mini PC directly atop the GPU enclosure, maintaining a cohesive footprint.

Practical Considerations
For buyers considering the Mind Pro:

• The base configuration delivers exceptional 1080p gaming performance that rivals many gaming laptops
• The eGPU option provides clear upgrade potential without replacing the core system
• Panther Lake's efficiency advancements enable this performance in a 0.8L chassis
• Pre-orders are currently open through Khadas' official store

At $699 for the base unit (without dock), the Mind Pro establishes a new performance threshold for mini PCs. It's ideally suited for space-constrained users needing desktop-level productivity who also value gaming capability either through the capable integrated graphics or future expandability. The engineering achievement here lies in delivering near-flagship performance without compromising the mini PC's thermal or noise profile, making this one of the most compelling compact systems we've tested.