BOSGAME P2 Pro

The BOSGAME P2 Pro packs Intel's 12th-gen i9-12900H into a compact 0.98L chassis, offering desktop-grade multi-core performance for $619 (32GB DDR5/1TB SSD). Its hybrid 6P+8E core design excels in CPU-heavy tasks like video rendering (Blender: 4:21 vs. 5:47 for Ryzen 7 7840HS) and 8K video editing, while the 96EU Iris Xe GPU drives triple 4K displays (HDMI 2.0 + DP 1.4 + Thunderbolt 4) [1]. The aluminum build and Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, 3.8% eGPU loss) are premium touches, though cooling noise hits 35dB under load.

Gaming performance is limited by the Iris Xe iGPU—playable in GTA V (1080p/Medium, 60fps) but struggling with Elden Ring (720p/Low, 35fps). The single M.2 slot (no 2.5" SATA confirmed) restricts storage expansion, and Realtek WiFi 6 underperforms Intel's AX210 in throughput tests [2][3]. For productivity, the P2 Pro shines: Its 20 threads and PCIe 4.0 SSD outperform similarly priced AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS models in multi-threaded workloads, though AMD's Radeon 780M iGPU is 50% faster for gaming.

The P2 Pro's value lies in its raw CPU power and Thunderbolt 4 flexibility. At $619, it undercuts Intel NUCs with similar specs by 20–30%, making it ideal for creators needing Alder Lake's performance in a mini PC. However, gamers or those needing integrated graphics should consider AMD alternatives with the 780M IGPU.

- GhostKeyboard Review.