The Khadas Mind Pro Is the First Panther Lake Mini PC — And Its iGPU Rivals an RTX 3060

Intel's next-generation Panther Lake architecture has found its first home in a consumer mini PC, and the performance-per-cubic-centimeter ratio is remarkable. The Khadas Mind Pro opened for pre-order on February 26, and early benchmarks suggest integrated graphics have crossed a threshold that was unthinkable just two years ago.

Panther Lake in Your Pocket

The Mind Pro measures 146 by 105 by 28 millimeters and weighs 562 grams — roughly the dimensions of a large smartphone and lighter than most tablets. Inside that compact shell sits Intel's Core Ultra X7 358H processor with 16 cores and 16 threads, paired with the Arc B390 integrated GPU featuring 12 XE3 graphics cores.

Memory options top out at 64 gigabytes of LPDDR5X RAM, and storage is handled by dual M.2 NVMe slots. Connectivity includes Thunderbolt 4 with dual ports, HDMI 2.1, USB-C, and a built-in standby battery that maintains sleep mode for up to 48 hours — a thoughtful addition for a device designed to be carried between workstations.

Integrated Graphics That Compete With Discrete

The benchmark numbers are where the Mind Pro gets genuinely interesting. NotebookCheck's early testing places the Arc B390 integrated GPU at performance levels comparable to the RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. That comparison deserves context: the RTX 3060 Laptop was a capable mid-range discrete GPU that many gamers relied on for 1080p gaming as recently as 2024.

Achieving that level of graphics performance from an integrated GPU — one that draws power from the same thermal envelope as the CPU — represents a significant architectural leap. For the mini PC market, it effectively eliminates the need for a discrete GPU in many use cases, from creative work to casual gaming to AI inference tasks that benefit from GPU compute.

A Modular Ecosystem Around a Tiny Core

Khadas designed the Mind Pro as the center of a modular computing ecosystem. The Mind Graphics 2 external GPU dock connects via Thunderbolt 4 for users who need discrete-class graphics performance beyond what the Arc B390 provides. The Mind xPlay is a portable display accessory that turns the Mind Pro into a self-contained workstation.

This modular approach means the Mind Pro can scale from a pocket-sized productivity machine to a desktop replacement with external peripherals, adapting to different workflows without requiring separate devices for each use case.

Pricing and Availability

Pre-orders are open now with an early-bird discount. The 64-gigabyte LPDDR5X configuration with a 2-terabyte NVMe drive is priced at $1,799, discounted from the standard $1,999 MSRP through March 27, 2026. Lower-tier configurations with 32 gigabytes of RAM are expected to follow at more accessible price points.

This is premium mini PC territory, but for users who prioritize portability and performance density, the Mind Pro represents what the high end of compact computing looks like in 2026. The Panther Lake architecture is here, and it fits in your hand.

Sources: Liliputing, February 26, 2026; NotebookCheck, February 2026; Geeky Gadgets, February 2026