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CTONE AM23 Mini PC Review with Intel Core Ultra X7 358H and Arc B390 GPU

30.10.2026, 14:00 • Von Andreas Bunen

With the AM23, CTONE is offering a true powerhouse that combines an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H with the powerful Arc B390 GPU and even includes an OcuLink port and 10 Gbps Ethernet. In our review, we compared it to modern AMD competitors in games and applications and included it in our benchmark test.

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