GIGABYTE BRIX Adds Intel “Panther Lake” Core Ultra 9 and Up to 128 GB DDR5 Memory

GIGABYTE is gearing up to launch a new version of its small-form-factor mini PCs called BRIX, now featuring Intel’s “Panther Lake” and up to 128 GB of CSO-DIMM DDR5-6400 memory. The new BRIX GB-BRU9-386H is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H SoC with a 28 W TDP, offering a total of 16 cores distributed across four P, eight E, and four LPE core clusters (4P+8E+4LPE). It includes only four Xe3 GPU cores running at 2.5 GHz, delivering 40 TOPS. This is one of the less powerful iGPU configurations in the “Panther Lake” lineup, as the flagship Core Ultra X9 388H features 12 Xe3 cores, likely requiring better cooling for the additional GPU power. The strength of GIGABYTE’s BRIX mini PC lies in its compactness, making it suitable for any work environment where GPU power isn’t the main focus. With dimensions of just 112.6 x 34.4 x 119.4 mm, the volume of this tiny PC is only 0.47 liters.

Despite its small size, it is quite feature-rich, including one M.2 2280 slot for a PCIe Gen 5 SSD and another M.2 2280 slot for a PCIe Gen 4 SSD. As these BRIX PCs are barebones models, users need to add memory and storage. For storage, GIGABYTE offers a choice between two slots that support either two SO-DIMM DDR5 modules with speeds of up to 5,600 MT/s and a maximum capacity of 96 GB, or CSO-DIMM DDR5 modules running at up to 6,400 MT/s with a maximum capacity of 128 GB. The front panel includes a headset jack, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, and a USB4 port. The back panel is equipped with two HDMI 2.1 ports, a USB4 port, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with power delivery input, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, a USB 2.0 Type-A port, and an RJ45 Ethernet connector. Pricing and availability are still not listed, but GIGABYTE is showcasing this model on its website which means that launch is imminent.