GMKtec K8 Plus vs QNAP TS-464
GMKtec K8 Plus is both faster and cheaper here - the default pick unless you need something specific from the other.
The verdict
- CPU
- GMKtec K8 Plus has 7.1x the CPU throughput (28,362 vs 4,000 PassMark).
- Plex
- GMKtec K8 Plus transcodes more 4K HDR streams (~5 vs ~4).
- RAM ceiling
- GMKtec K8 Plus takes more RAM (96GB vs 16GB).
- Local AI
- QNAP TS-464 has a PCIe slot for a low-profile GPU - the other needs a DIY build for local LLMs.
Which wins for each job
| Job | GMKtec K8 Plus | QNAP TS-464 |
|---|---|---|
| Plex / Jellyfin | ~5 streams win | ~4 streams |
| Frigate NVR | add a detector | ~4 cameras win |
| Proxmox / VMs | 28,362 PassMark win | 4,000 PassMark |
| Firewall / router | 2 NICs | 2 NICs |
| Local AI / LLM | no slot | PCIe GPU slot win |
Approximate - capacity estimates from curated specs, the same logic as the recommender. Verify against your exact setup. Prices move; check the retailer.
Full specs
| Spec | GMKtec K8 Plus | QNAP TS-464 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (list) | $520 | $549 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Celeron N5095 |
| Cores / threads | 8 | 4 |
| PassMark | 28,362 | 4,000 |
| iGPU | Radeon 780M (RDNA3) | Intel UHD (16 EU) |
| NICs | 2 | 2 |
| NIC model | Intel I226-V | Intel I225-V |
| RAM max (GB) | 96 | 16 |
| M.2 free | 1 | 2 |
| PCIe slot | none | x4 |
| Idle (W) | 14 | 14 |
| TDP (W) | 54 | 15 |