Akasa

Turing 8259U

CPU i5 8259U

GPU Iris Plus 655

Max RAM 32GB

Drives 2

From $379

Seller Ebay

The Akasa Turing 8259U is a mini PC powered by the Intel i5 8259U (8th gen). It features 4 performance cores and 8 threads and a soldered CPU. Graphics are handled by the integrated Intel Iris Plus 655. Supports up to 32GB of RAM across 2 slots at 2400 MT/s. Storage capacity of up to 2 drives including 1 NVMe, 1× 2.5" SATA. Networking features 1 Ethernet port (up to 1G). Dimensions: 250 × 114 × 95mm (2.71L). Uses a Brick PSU, 15W TDP.

CPU & Performance

CPUi5 8259U

Generation8th

P-Cores4

Threads8

Single-core44

Multi-core12

Socket0

GPU

GPUIris Plus 655

Discrete GPUNo

Integrated GPUYes

eGPU supportNo

RAM

Max RAM32GB

RAM slots2

Max speed2400 MT/s

ECC supportNo

Storage

Max drives2

NVMe slots1

Gen3 x41

2.5" SATA1

SD cardNo

Ports & Connectivity

Max displays2

Network

Max Ethernet1G

1G ports1

vProN

Physical

Dimensions250 × 114 × 95 mm

Volume2.71L

Power

TDP15W

PSU typeBrick

Additional

Recommended for office work, web browsing, media playback, and light home or business use. Consider Akasa Turing 8259U if you want a small-form-factor mini PC built around its listed Intel i5 8259U processor and Intel Iris Plus 655 integrated GPU. It is less suitable for heavy gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads because no discrete or high-speed external GPU path is listed.

Akasa Turing 8259U features Intel i5 8259U with Intel Iris Plus 655 integrated GPU, offering 1× 1G Ethernet. CPU details include 8th CPU generation, 4 performance cores, and 8 threads. Memory support includes up to 32GB RAM across 2 slots at 2400 MT/s. Storage support includes up to 2 storage drives including 1 NVMe SSD slot, 1× PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe, and 1× 2.5-inch SATA bay. Display support includes support for up to 2 displays. Networking includes 1× 1G Ethernet. Physical design includes a 250 × 114 × 95 mm chassis (2.71L). Power information lists Brick power supply and 15W TDP.

Based on its overall score of 139.6, Akasa Turing 8259U is positioned as an entry-to-midrange mini PC entry in this dataset; compare it against alternatives by CPU class, GPU type, memory ceiling, storage expansion, LAN, and port selection.

Verdict

Best for

basic office work, web browsing, digital signage.

Avoid if

you need modern AAA gaming or sustained GPU rendering; you need a high-speed external-GPU or advanced docking path; you need fast wired networking beyond basic Gigabit Ethernet.

Alternatives

AOOSTAR T8 Plus / M8S — better value at comparable performance
GMKtec/Morefine Nucbox K11 4090M — higher performance ceiling
CWWK/Topton 1245U 8x2.5G — stronger wired networking for homelab use

Review

The Akasa Turing 8259U is a larger compact mini PC built around Intel i5 8259U and Intel Iris Plus 655 integrated graphics. With a listed price around $379, it is aimed at buyers looking for basic office work, web browsing, digital signage. The core spec sheet is solid for its class: up to 32GB RAM across 2 slots at 2400 MT/s, up to 2 drives, including 1 NVMe slot (1 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe, 2.5-inch SATA), 1×1GbE, and basic display and USB connectivity. The 139.6 overall score suggests a more specialized or entry-level role, so it should be judged by fit-for-purpose features rather than raw benchmark ambition. The main reason to pause is fit: avoid it if you need modern AAA gaming or sustained GPU rendering; you need a high-speed external-GPU or advanced docking path; you need fast wired networking beyond basic Gigabit Ethernet. Overall, the Akasa Turing 8259U makes the most sense when its CPU/GPU balance, port selection, and expansion profile match your workload; otherwise, compare it against similarly priced mini PCs with better networking, quieter cooling, or stronger upgrade paths.