Buying Guide
The Best $500 Gaming PCs
Five mini gaming PCs near $500 with integrated graphics, from Radeon 760M to Radeon 680M, each with its CPU, graphics, memory and storage named.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
No listing we found under $500 pairs a tower with a separate graphics card and names every part, so every pick here is a mini PC that games on Radeon integrated graphics. At $500, the stronger Radeon chips and 1TB SSDs start to appear.
Our comparison uses what each seller states, not hands-on testing. Listings without a named CPU, a GPU with its VRAM, a RAM figure or an SSD size were dropped, as were renewed units and outlier prices.
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
GMKtec M6 Ultra Pick
GMKtec M6 Ultra (Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M)The GMKtec M6 Ultra configuration's parts.
Best for: Light and older games at modest settings.
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BOSGAME P3 Pick
BOSGAME P3 (Ryzen 9 6900HX, Radeon 680M)The BOSGAME P3 configuration's parts.
Best for: Light and older games at modest settings.
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UM690L Slim Pick
MINISFORUM UM690L Slim (Ryzen 9 6900HX, Radeon 680M)The UM690L Slim configuration's parts.
Best for: Light and older games at modest settings.
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Trycoo 1TB Pick
Trycoo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M, 1TB)The Trycoo 1TB configuration's parts.
Best for: Light and older games at modest settings.
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Most Memory
BOSGAME P6 Neo (Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon 680M)24GB of RAM.
Best for: Gaming alongside streaming, browsers or editing.
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Our Picks
GMKtec M6 Ultra Pick1 of 5
GMKtec M6 Ultra (Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M)
The GMKtec M6 Ultra build pairs a Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M integrated graphics, 16GB of DDR5-4800 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Light and older games at modest settings.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing is a problem.
Why we like it
There is no separate graphics card, so plan on lighter games and esports titles at modest settings. It matches the BOSGAME P3, the UM690L Slim and the Trycoo 1TB on memory (16GB). Like the Trycoo 1TB, it has a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card, while the BOSGAME P3 uses a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card.
Like the Trycoo 1TB, it has a ryzen 5 7640HS processor, while the UM690L Slim uses a ryzen 9 6900HX processor. No other pick in this guide offers a DDR5-4800 memory type; compare the Trycoo 1TB, which has a DDR5-5600 memory type. Check the GMKtec M6 Ultra's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want.
The GMKtec M6 Ultra's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the BOSGAME P3.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- Radeon 760M (integrated)
- Processor
- Ryzen 5 7640HS
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR5-4800
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A Radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card
- 1TB SSD at about $500
- 16GB of DDR5-4800 memory
- SSD capacity of 1TB, ahead of the BOSGAME P3
Cons
- 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
- Costs more than the BOSGAME P6 Neo at the time of writing
BOSGAME P3 Pick2 of 5
BOSGAME P3 (Ryzen 9 6900HX, Radeon 680M)
Inside the BOSGAME P3 are a Ryzen 9 6900HX and Radeon 680M integrated graphics, backed by 16GB of DDR5 and 512GB of SSD storage.
Best for
- Light and older games at modest settings.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing.
Why we like it
There is no separate graphics card, so plan on lighter games and esports titles at modest settings. It matches the GMKtec M6 Ultra, the UM690L Slim and the Trycoo 1TB on memory (16GB). It matches the UM690L Slim and the BOSGAME P6 Neo on SSD capacity (512GB).
Like the UM690L Slim and BOSGAME P6 Neo, it has a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card, while the GMKtec M6 Ultra uses a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card. Like the UM690L Slim, it has a ryzen 9 6900HX processor, while the GMKtec M6 Ultra uses a ryzen 5 7640HS processor. No other pick in this guide offers a DDR5 memory type; compare the Trycoo 1TB, which has a DDR5-5600 memory type.
Check the BOSGAME P3's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. Its price falls between the UM690L Slim and the GMKtec M6 Ultra, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- Radeon 680M (integrated)
- Processor
- Ryzen 9 6900HX
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- SSD
- 512GB
Pros
- A Radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card
- Ryzen 9 6900HX with dual-channel DDR5
- 16GB of DDR5 memory in a mini PC
- DDR5 memory type, the only one here
Cons
- 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
- A 512GB SSD fills quickly with modern games
- Costs more than the BOSGAME P6 Neo at the time of writing
UM690L Slim Pick3 of 5
MINISFORUM UM690L Slim (Ryzen 9 6900HX, Radeon 680M)
The UM690L Slim build pairs a Ryzen 9 6900HX, Radeon 680M integrated graphics, 16GB of LPDDR5 and a 512GB SSD.
Best for
- Light and older games at modest settings.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing.
Why we like it
It also comes with a slim chassis with USB4. There is no separate graphics card, so plan on lighter games and esports titles at modest settings. It matches the GMKtec M6 Ultra, the BOSGAME P3 and the Trycoo 1TB on memory (16GB).
It matches the BOSGAME P3 and the BOSGAME P6 Neo on SSD capacity (512GB). Like the BOSGAME P3 and BOSGAME P6 Neo, it has a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card, while the GMKtec M6 Ultra uses a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card. Like the BOSGAME P3, it has a ryzen 9 6900HX processor, while the GMKtec M6 Ultra uses a ryzen 5 7640HS processor.
It is the only pick here with an LPDDR5 memory type; the GMKtec M6 Ultra has a DDR5-4800 memory type instead. On price it sat third of 5, between the cheaper Trycoo 1TB and the pricier BOSGAME P3, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- Radeon 680M (integrated)
- Processor
- Ryzen 9 6900HX
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- LPDDR5
- SSD
- 512GB
Pros
- A Radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card
- Slim chassis with USB4
- 16GB of LPDDR5 memory
- LPDDR5 memory type, the only one here
Cons
- 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
- A 512GB SSD fills quickly with modern games
- Costs more than the BOSGAME P6 Neo at the time of writing
Trycoo 1TB Pick4 of 5
Trycoo Mini PC (Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M, 1TB)
The Trycoo 1TB build pairs a Ryzen 5 7640HS, Radeon 760M integrated graphics, 16GB of DDR5-5600 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- Light and older games at modest settings.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing.
Why we like it
It also comes with a 1TB SSD with room to expand. There is no separate graphics card, so plan on lighter games and esports titles at modest settings. On memory it ties with the GMKtec M6 Ultra, the BOSGAME P3 and the UM690L Slim at 16GB.
On SSD capacity it ties with the GMKtec M6 Ultra at 1TB. It shares a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card with the GMKtec M6 Ultra; the BOSGAME P3 goes with a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card. It shares a ryzen 5 7640HS processor with the GMKtec M6 Ultra; the BOSGAME P6 Neo goes with a ryzen 7 6800H processor.
You get a DDR5-5600 memory type here, which sets it apart from the BOSGAME P6 Neo and its an LPDDR5X memory type. When we checked, only the BOSGAME P6 Neo cost less, and the UM690L Slim cost more.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- Radeon 760M (integrated)
- Processor
- Ryzen 5 7640HS
- Memory
- 16GB
- Memory type
- DDR5-5600
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A Radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card
- 1TB SSD with room to expand
- 16GB of DDR5-5600 memory
- SSD capacity of 1TB, ahead of the BOSGAME P3
Cons
- 16GB of RAM is enough for games but tight alongside streaming or editing
- Memory trails the BOSGAME P6 Neo (24GB)
- Costs more than the BOSGAME P6 Neo at the time of writing
The catch
Memory is its weakest area, and the BOSGAME P6 Neo covers it better at 24GB.
Most Memory5 of 5
BOSGAME P6 Neo (Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon 680M)
Inside the BOSGAME P6 Neo are a Ryzen 7 6800H and Radeon 680M integrated graphics, backed by 24GB of LPDDR5X and 512GB of SSD storage.
Best for
- Gaming alongside streaming, browsers or editing.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: a 512GB SSD fills quickly with modern games.
Why we like it
There is no separate graphics card, so plan on lighter games and esports titles at modest settings. On memory it leads this guide at 24GB, ahead of the GMKtec M6 Ultra (16GB). On SSD capacity it ties with the BOSGAME P3 and the UM690L Slim at 512GB.
It shares a radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card with the BOSGAME P3 and UM690L Slim; the Trycoo 1TB goes with a radeon 760M (integrated) graphics card. A ryzen 7 6800H processor is unique to it among these picks, while the BOSGAME P3 uses a ryzen 9 6900HX processor. You get an LPDDR5X memory type here, which sets it apart from the Trycoo 1TB and its a DDR5-5600 memory type.
Check the BOSGAME P6 Neo's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the Trycoo 1TB was closest.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- Radeon 680M (integrated)
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 6800H
- Memory
- 24GB
- Memory type
- LPDDR5X
- SSD
- 512GB
- Warranty
- 1 year unit
Pros
- A Radeon 680M (integrated) graphics card
- 24GB of LPDDR5X memory
- Most memory of the picks (24GB)
- Ryzen 7 6800H processor, the only one here
Cons
- A 512GB SSD fills quickly with modern games
- SSD capacity trails the GMKtec M6 Ultra (1TB)
The catch
SSD capacity is its weakest area, and the GMKtec M6 Ultra covers it better at 1TB.
How We Chose These $500 Gaming PCs
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- The figures behind the order
- We set side by side five prebuilt PCs on graphics card, processor, memory and memory type as the makers state them. Nothing was tested in-house; 5 of the 5 fields compared are stated for every pick.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the GMKtec M6 Ultra to the BOSGAME P6 Neo, state graphics card, processor and memory.
- Who each pick suits
- The GMKtec M6 Ultra for the GMKtec M6 Ultra configuration's parts; the BOSGAME P3 for the BOSGAME P3 configuration's parts; the UM690L Slim for the UM690L Slim configuration's parts.
- Price range
- From the BOSGAME P6 Neo to the GMKtec M6 Ultra, all sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a $500 Gaming PC
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Memory across these picks
Across these 5 picks memory spans 16GB (the Trycoo 1TB) to 24GB (the BOSGAME P6 Neo). The BOSGAME P6 Neo is the pick for memory.
SSD capacity
Here SSD capacity runs from 512GB on the BOSGAME P6 Neo to 1TB on the GMKtec M6 Ultra, a 95% spread. The Trycoo 1TB comes second at 1TB, in the same price tier as the GMKtec M6 Ultra.
A desktop PC and monitor on a desk lit with red and blue lighting Processor
The GMKtec M6 Ultra and the Trycoo 1TB list Ryzen 5 7640HS; the BOSGAME P3 and the UM690L Slim list Ryzen 9 6900HX; the BOSGAME P6 Neo lists Ryzen 7 6800H. Settling processor first narrows 5 picks to 2 or 2 or 1.
Memory type
The GMKtec M6 Ultra lists DDR5-4800; the BOSGAME P3 lists DDR5; the UM690L Slim lists LPDDR5; the Trycoo 1TB lists DDR5-5600; the BOSGAME P6 Neo lists LPDDR5X. Settling memory type first narrows 5 picks to 1, 1, 1 or 1 or 1.
A white desktop PC beside a monitor on a bright home-office desk What to check at home
Check the GMKtec M6 Ultra's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want.
How to Choose a $500 Gaming PC
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Light and older games at modest settings | GMKtec M6 Ultra | The GMKtec M6 Ultra configuration's parts |
| Light and older games at modest settings | BOSGAME P3 | The BOSGAME P3 configuration's parts |
| Light and older games at modest settings | UM690L Slim | The UM690L Slim configuration's parts |
| Light and older games at modest settings | Trycoo 1TB | The Trycoo 1TB configuration's parts |
| Gaming alongside streaming, browsers or editing | BOSGAME P6 Neo | 24GB of RAM |
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Key specs side by side
The BOSGAME P6 Neo leads on memory at 24GB, ahead of the GMKtec M6 Ultra at 16GB.
| Prebuilt PC | Graphics card | Processor | Memory | Memory type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMKtec M6 Ultra | Radeon 760M (integrated) | Ryzen 5 7640HS | 16GB | DDR5-4800 |
| BOSGAME P3 | Radeon 680M (integrated) | Ryzen 9 6900HX | 16GB | DDR5 |
| UM690L Slim | Radeon 680M (integrated) | Ryzen 9 6900HX | 16GB | LPDDR5 |
| Trycoo 1TB | Radeon 760M (integrated) | Ryzen 5 7640HS | 16GB | DDR5-5600 |
| BOSGAME P6 Neo | Radeon 680M (integrated) | Ryzen 7 6800H | 24GB | LPDDR5X |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the BOSGAME P6 Neo ahead of the GMKtec M6 Ultra on memory?
The BOSGAME P6 Neo leads at 24GB, with the GMKtec M6 Ultra at 16GB.
Is the GMKtec M6 Ultra worth paying more than the BOSGAME P6 Neo?
On paper it adds SSD capacity (1TB against 512GB). It does not win everywhere: the BOSGAME P6 Neo still leads on memory (24GB). Both sat in the $250 to $500 tier when we checked, so the gains in SSD capacity cost little extra by tier.
What makes the UM690L Slim the UM690L Slim Pick?
The label rests on the UM690L Slim configuration's parts. It gives up memory (16GB against 24GB) to the BOSGAME P6 Neo, the cheapest pick. It suits light and older games at modest settings.
Do the GMKtec M6 Ultra and the BOSGAME P3 differ on graphics card?
The GMKtec M6 Ultra and the Trycoo 1TB use Radeon 760M (integrated); the BOSGAME P3, the UM690L Slim and the BOSGAME P6 Neo use Radeon 680M (integrated).
What should I check before buying the UM690L Slim?
Check the UM690L Slim's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. The UM690L Slim's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade. In this guide it ranks third of 5, as our UM690L Slim Pick, and fourth of 5 on memory (16GB).
Beyond the specs, what sets the GMKtec M6 Ultra and the BOSGAME P3 apart?
The GMKtec M6 Ultra: a 1TB SSD at about $500. The BOSGAME P3: a Ryzen 9 6900HX with dual-channel DDR5. The UM690L Slim: a slim chassis with USB4.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the GMKtec M6 Ultra, chosen for the GMKtec M6 Ultra configuration's parts. Look at the BOSGAME P3 for the BOSGAME P3 configuration's parts, the UM690L Slim for the UM690L Slim configuration's parts, the Trycoo 1TB for the Trycoo 1TB configuration's parts and the BOSGAME P6 Neo for 24GB of RAM if those matter more to you.
Integrated graphics suit esports and older games; a separate graphics card starts near $700 at the time of writing.
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