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GMKtec EVO-X2
Ryzen AI Max+ 395 mini PC with 96GB unified memory for local LLM inference
Why it matters
The GMKtec EVO-X2 packs AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 — the most powerful x86 APU on the market — into a compact 7x7x5" chassis. With 96GB LPDDR5X at 8000MT/s shared between the CPU and AMD Radeon 8060S iGPU (40 RDNA 3.5 CUs), it can run DeepSeek 70B Q8 and Llama 3 70B entirely in local VRAM. Three performance modes (54W/85W/140W) via a dedicated front button.
Specifications
CPUAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (16C/32T, up to 5.1 GHz)
ArchitectureZen 5, TSMC 4nm
iGPUAMD Radeon 8060S (40 RDNA 3.5 CUs, up to 2.9 GHz)
NPUXDNA 2, 50+ AI TOPS
RAM96GB LPDDR5X 8000MT/s (8-channel, soldered)
VRAM allocationUp to 96GB (shared unified memory)
Storage2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 (dual slot, max 4TB each)
DisplayHDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz), DP 1.4, 2x USB4 40Gbps — quad-screen 4K/8K
Networking2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4
USB2x USB4 40Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 x5, 3.5mm audio
SD cardSD 4.0 / UHS-II reader
Power modesQuiet 54W / Balanced 85W / Performance 140W
CoolingDual turbo CPU fans + DDR/SSD fan, 3 heatpipes, 35dB quiet mode
OSWindows 11 Pro
Dimensions7 x 7 x 5 inches
Warranty1 year
Strengths
- Runs DeepSeek 70B Q8 and Llama 3 70B entirely in local unified memory — no GPU needed
- 96GB LPDDR5X at 8000MT/s is 1.5x faster than DDR5 SODIMMs for AI workloads
- iGPU performs between RTX 4060 and 4070 laptop GPU — capable gaming at 1080p ultra
- Three power modes switchable via front button — no BIOS required
- Wi-Fi 7 + 2.5GbE + USB4 40Gbps — no I/O compromises in a 7x7" footprint
- Dual NVMe slots — expandable to 8TB total storage
Trade-offs
- RAM is soldered — 96GB is fixed, cannot upgrade
- AMD ROCm does not officially support this iGPU — PyTorch GPU mode unreliable on Linux
- ~10% DOA rate reported in early reviews — buy from a seller with easy returns
- 1-year warranty only vs 2-3 years on competing mini PCs
- $2,350 price puts it in MacBook Pro M4 Max territory
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