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- EVOLUTION RYZEN AI MAX+ 395 MINI PC - GMKtec EVO-X2 is the next evolution in AI mini PC Ryzen Strix Halo series. Thanks to AMD Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) the core-count is effectively doubled, to 32 threads. Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 64 MB of L3 cache and can boost up to 5.1 GHz, depending on the workload. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is currently rated as the "most powerful x86 APU" on the market for AI computing.
- AI NPU with XDNA 2 ARCHITECTURE - Powered by 16 Zen 5 CPU cores, 50+ peak AI TOPS XDNA 2 NPU and a truly massive integrated GPU driven by 40 AMD RDNA 3.5 CUs, the Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 is a transformative upgrade and delivers a significant performance boost over the competition. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 excels in consumer AI workloads like the llama.cpp-powered application: LM Studio. Shaping up to be the must-have app for client LLM workloads, LM Studio allows users to locally run the latest language model without any technical knowledge required and unleash their creativity and productivity.
- AMD RADEON 8090S iGPU GAMING PC - The AMD Radeon RX 8060S offers all 40 CUs with up to 2.9 GHz graphics clock and uses the new RDNA 3.5 architecture. The powerful iGPU is positioned between an RTX 4060 and 4070 laptop GPU and therefore enables gaming in FHD at maximum details in most demanding games. The 8060S can also utilize the full 128GB pool, which is perfect for running LLMs such as Deepseek 70B Q8, which runs comfortably on this machine.
- EIGHT CHANNEL LPDDR5X - LPDDR5X is a new ground breaking memory small form factor installed on-board. With blazing speeds up to to 8000MT/s, it runs 1.5x faster than the DDR5 SODIMMs; 90% better performance over DDR5 SODIMMs in video conferencing and photo editing; 30% better performance in productivity apps; 12% better performance in digital content workloads.
- QUAD SCREEN 8K DISPLAY SUPPORT - EVO-X2 AI Mini PC support 4-screen 4K/8K output via HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (4K@60Hz), and dual USB 4 40Gbps Transfer speed (supporting PD3.0/DP1.4/DATA). Ideal for gaming, video editing, and multitasking, it provides expansive and crisp multi-display support.
- FAST 2.5GBE + WIFI 7 + BT 5.4 - Ethernet 2.5GbE LAN port design provides more applications, such as firewall, multichannel aggregation, soft routing, file storage server, etc. Known as 802.11be, Wi-Fi 7 promises up to 46Gbps theoretical throughput, making it 4.8x faster than Wi-Fi 6 and 13x faster than Wi-Fi 5, while maintaining compatibility with older Wi-Fi versions at lower speeds. Built-in Bluetooth 5.4 is more stable and efficient to connect multiple wireless devices such as projector, printer, monitor, speakers and etc.
- TRIPLE COOLING FANS WITH LIGHTING - Dual turbo CPU fans + a massive DDR5/SSD cooling fan deliver silent, ultra-efficient cooling (just 35dB in Quiet Mode!), while the 3 advanced heatpipes and 360 airflow keep your Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Mini PC frosty under heavy loads. Plus, 13 dazzling RGB lighting modes let you personalize your rigs vibe with the touch of a button! Cooler. Quieter. Brighter.
- THREE PERFORMANCE MODES - Switch seamlessly between Quiet (54W), Balanced (85W), and Performance Mode (140W) with just a tap of the dedicated power button for ultimate convenienceno BIOS hassle! See instant on-screen symbol confirmation when you shift modes. Unlock up to 96GB VRAM (via AMD software) for next-level AI and gaming, plus enjoy Auto Power On & Wake-on-LAN features. Power redefined.
- SD 4.0 CARD READER - The SD/TF 4.0 Card Reader ensures steady and efficient data transmission, supporting SD/TF 4.0 and UHS-II cards. Faster photo and video transfer speeds ensuring optimal work performance.
- GMKtec Warranty- GMKtec offers a 1-year limited warranty for each mini PC, starting from the date of the purchase. All defects due to design and workmanship are covered. With a professional after sales team always ready to attend to your needs, you can simply relax and enjoy your mini PC.
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1 Year War~ranty, 24Hr Support. Amazing discounts for Business Buyers. Follow our brand for deals and updates. Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store Shenzhen GMK Technology Co., Ltd is a high-tech enterprise integrating scientific research, development, production and sales of Mini PC and Computer Accessories. Our company was established on June 6, 2019 and our core team is composed of engineers with 20 years of experience in consumer electronics. It was our shared dream that brought us together as GMKtec. GMKtec manufactures professional Mini PC computers. GEEK | We aim to provide the ultimate product experience for users around the world. MODERN | We aim to provide users with cutting-edge technology products. (K) Creative | We always adhere to the innovative spirit of keeping pace with the times. The GMKtec mini PCs are widely used at office, home theater and bussiness. All computers support customer customization. Due to global market constraints, DDR4/DDR5 RAM and SSD storage prices are on the rise. If you have been planning a PC build or storage expansion, now is the time to buy. Current inventory is still available at existing rates, but forecasts indicate costs will continue climbing. Don't wait until it costs more—lock in your savings today and upgrade with confidence. Equipped with the latest AMD Ryzen & Intel Processories. Built-in GPU for smooth framerate and gameplay.
Brand: GMKtec
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
CPU Model: Ryzen AI Max
CPU Speed: 5.1 GHz
Cache Size: 24 MB
Graphics Card Description: Integrated
Graphics Coprocessor: AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics 40Cores RDNA3.5
Memory Storage Capacity: 128 GB
Specific Uses For Product: Everyday Use, Gaming, Video Editing
Personal computer design type: Mini PC
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Specific Uses For Product: Everyday Use, Gaming, Video Editing
Personal Computer Design Type: Mini PC
Color: Silver
Additional Features: Eight Channel LPDDR5X 8000MT/s, 96GB VRAM Allocation, HDMI 2.1, DP, 2*USB4 Quad Display Video Ports, WIFI 7, BT5.4, Metal Chassis, Power Mode Button, 13 Different Lighting Modes on Cooling Fan, Auto Power On, WOL, Fan Speed Control, Upgraded Top and Bottom Large Cooling Fans
Hard Disk Description: PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 SSD Dual Slots Max.4TB Each Slot
Hardware Interface: 3.5mm Audio, 802.11 ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, Ethernet, HDMI, PCIE x 16, USB Type C
Power Consumption: 45 Watts
Item Weight: 3.3 Kilograms
Specification Met: True
Video Output Interface: DisplayPort, HDMI, USB4
Hard Disk Interface: PCIE x 16
Style Name: Mini Computer
Cooling Method: Air
Compatible Devices: Headphone, Keyboard, Monitor, Mouse, Television
Power Plug Type: Type B - 3 pin (North American)
Security Features: Windows Defender, Windows Firewall
Video Output: HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4, Oculink
Graphics Description: Integrated
Graphics Coprocessor: AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics 40Cores RDNA3.5
Graphics Card Ram: 128 GB
Graphics Ram Type: VRAM
Graphics Card Interface: Integrated
Processor Series: Ryzen AI Max
Processor Speed: 5.1 GHz
Processor Socket: TSMC 4nm FinFET
Processor Count: 16
CPU Model Speed Maximum: 5.1 GHz
Total Usb Ports: 7
Total Number of HDMI Ports: 1
Number of Component Outputs: 4
Human-Interface Input: Buttons, Keyboard, Microphone, Mouse
Keyboard Description: integrated
Keyboard Layout: QWERTY
Brand: GMKtec
Model Number: EVO-X2
Model Name: EVO-X2
Built-In Media: GMKtec Nucbox EVO AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Mini PC Computer, HDMI Cable, Power Supply & Cable, User Manual
Processor Brand: AMD
Model Year: 2025
CPU Model Number: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Warranty Description: 1 year warranty
Video Processor: AMD
Manufacturer: Shenzhenshi Jimokekejiyouxiangongsi
Cache Memory Installed Size: 24 MB
Memory Storage Capacity: 128 GB
RAM Memory Installed: 128 GB
RAM Memory Technology: LPDDR5X 8000MT/S
Ram Memory Maximum Size: 128 GB
Memory Speed: 8000 MT/s
RAM Type: DDR5 RAM
Memory Clock Speed: 8000 MHz
Memory Slots Available: 4+
Screen Size: 75
Display Resolution Maximum: 7680x4320
Display Type: LED, LCD, OLED
Aspect Ratio: 169
Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Native Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi
Wireless Compability: 2.4 GHz Radio Frequency, 5 GHz Radio Frequency, 5.8 GHz Radio Frequency, 802.11ax, Bluetooth
Wireless Technology: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Network Technology: Wi-Fi
Speaker Description: External Speakers Required
Speaker Type: External Speakers Required
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The largest AI model I am able to load onto my GMKtec EVO-X2 into the LM Studio software outputs about 8 tokens/second: Qwen3-235B-A22B-Instruct-2507-gguf-q2ks-mixed-AutoRound-inc This mixture-of-experts AI model is also known as: Qwen3-235B-A22B-Instruct-2507-128x10B-Q2_K_S-00001-of-00002.gguf This is a 235 Billion parameter model with Q2_K_S automatic Intel quantization. I am able to load this model with 96GB of memory dedicated to VRAM and the following model config in LM Studio 0.3.20: GPU Offload: 80 / 94 Offload KV Cache to GPU Memory: NO (slider to the left) Keep Model in Memory: NO (slider to the left) All other model config settings are at their default values, including the attempt to use mmap option, which seems to be necessary to load this particular model. 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I set the "Sleep after" option to Never. I set the "Minimum processor state" to 100%. The output speed of Qwen3 235B increased to 8.7 to 8.8 tokens/second for the test question, "Why is the sky blue?" This output rate is faster than the rate at which I can read when I think about what the AI model is writing. Smaller AI models might output answers faster, but the answers tend to be wrong with greater frequency than larger AI models. Wrong answers delivered fast are useless to me. Qwen3 235B sometimes outputs gibberish, such as, "GGGGG..." I don't know if this is due to a memory shortage, a context window that is too small, a result of the quantization, or something else. I don't seem to have enough memory left to increase the context windows size from the default 4,096. Keeping prompts short on one line seems to help prevent this issue. 08/04/2025 Update: I was able to increase the context window size by setting the options: Context Length: 262144 Evaluation Batch Size: 256 Flash attention: YES (slider to the right) The default Evaluation Batch Size of 512 seems to cause an eventual crash, but 256 seems stable. The speed of Qwen3 235B gradually slows down as the context window fills up. After about 27,000 tokens are in the context window, the output speed drops to about 1 token/second, so 27,000 is about the practical limit for the context length unless you are patient. I deleted OneDrive and the Recall feature. In the Edge browser, I disabled the Settings / System and performance / System / "Startup boost" option to prevent Edge from staying resident in memory all the time. I also disabled the option for "Continue running background extensions and apps when Edge is closed". I ran the msconfig program to disable the Print Spooler and some other print-related process which I will never use on this computer. 8/5/2025 Update: I was able to load the new AI model: openai/gpt-oss-120b The GGUF files come in 2 parts: gpt-oss-120b-MXFP4-00001-of-00002.gguf gpt-oss-120b-MXFP4-00002-of-00002.gguf This is a 120 Billion parameter GPT Open Source Software version from OpenAI with MXFP4 quantization. The size listed in LM Studio is 63.39GB. In the BIOS, I had to select 64GB dedicated to graphics memory. I am still able to load Qwen3 235B, but the output speed drops to about 7 tokens/second for the test question, "Why is the sky blue?" For Qwen3 235B, it seems better to have 96GB dedicated to graphics memory. The output speed of openai/gpt-oss-120b is about 10 tokens/second for the same question. The following is the openai/gpt-oss-120b model config in LM Studio 0.3.21: Context Length: 30000 GPU Offload: 36 / 36 Evaluation Batch Size: 4 Offload KV Cache to GPU Memory: NO (slider to the left) Keep Model in Memory: NO (slider to the left) Try mmap: NO (slider to the left) All other model config settings are at their default values. Attempting to offload the KV cache to GPU memory results in a failure to load. Attempting to activate Flash memory results in a failure to load. Setting the mmap option to NO seems to result in much more RAM being available once the model is loaded, dropping from about 57GB used to less than 5GB used according to the number in the lower right corner of LM Studio. In the Magnifying lens (Discover) / Runtime window, I had to select: GGUF: Vulkan llama.cpp (Windows) v1.44.0 Attempting to use the ROCm llama.cpp v1.43.1 causes the openai/gpt-oss-120b model not to load. So, if I switch between loading Qwen3 235B and openai/gpt-oss-120b, I must choose the version of llama.cpp that works with each model. 8/7/2025 Update: I was occasionally getting an error in GPT after it had finished outputting a response. The error message was something like: "Unexpected end of grammar stack after receiving input: G". Repeated outputs of the letter G, such as, "GGGGG...", seems to be related to the Evaluation Batch Size, which seems to be stable at a value of 4 for the GPT model. I used a variation of the following prompt and kept dividing the Evaluation Batch Size by 2 until I no longer got the error message: Please write a story about people who wake up from suspended animation in another star system. The study of Arctic and Antarctic fish allowed scientists to develop an artificial protein that inhibits ice formation. The people left Earth due to warfare and did not have time to prepare. The ship's AI still thinks it is near Earth in the past, because that is when the AI was last updated while its atomic clock still functioned. The atomic clock was hit with shrapnel in orbit, caused by anti-satellite weapons, that was recorded as a micro-meteorite strike. Automated systems sealed the hole in the hull, but the clock remained non-functional. Any watches worn by the people in cryochambers caused frost injuries to the skin where bare metal contacted skin. The watches were broken by the cold in the cryochambers. Any watches that were stored outside the cryochambers either have depleted batteries or have not been regularly wound by movement in the case of automatic watches. Analog watch hands are halted at various time indications. An automated routine in the cryochambers wakes the crew up independently of the main AI system. Any views of the outside are through cameras and sensors which are controlled by the AI. 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All hope seems to be lost. However, the improvised clock allows the AI's predictions, which are analogous to dreams or hallucinations in humans, to move forward in time. Previously, the AI's predictions had all been overlaid on top of each other at the same instant in time. The AI decides on its own to search for a pulsar as a time reference. 8/10/2025. I feel the need to respond to Bill Bohn's review of a computer which he apparently does not own. There is nothing misleading in my review. The numbers are what they are. If you actually had a GMKtec EVO-X2, then you could reproduce my numbers. Moonshot Kimi-K2 is simply wrong when it writes, "The reviewer is running a GMKtec EVO-X2 mini-PC that houses a Ryzen 9 8945HS (8 Zen 4 cores + Radeon 780M iGPU) plus 96 GB of system DDR5 and BIOS UMA set to 96 GB." Moonshot Kimi-K2 is incorrectly identifying the processor, the graphics unit, and the amount of memory the GMKtec EVO-X2 computer has. The processor is a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 which has 16 processor cores, not 8. The graphics processor is an integrated AMD Radeon 8060S, not 780M. The GMktec EVO-X2 has 128GB of total system memory, not 96GB. A maximum 96GB of the 128GB total system memory can be allocated for VRAM. Why are you reviewing a computer that you apparently do not own and apparently know nothing about? Do not blindly accept whatever information an AI system gives to you. 8/11/2025. I have changed the previous Evaluation Batch Size from 16 to 4 for the gpt-oss-120b model. This seems to be most stable setting so far. 8/17/2025. The gpt-oss-120b model from OpenAI now outputs 36 to 40 tokens/second for the prompt, "Why is the sky blue?" This speed increase was made possible by selecting the new ROCm llama.cpp v1.46.0 and choosing 96GB of memory to be allocated to video memory in the BIOS. Thanks to whomever made this dramatic speed increase possible. What's funny is gpt-oss-120b tells me it is impossible for consumer-level computer hardware to achieve this speed. In the gpt-oss-120b settings, I set: Context Length: 63000 GPU Offload: 36/36 Evaluation Batch Size: 256 Offload KV Cache to GPU Memory: YES (slider to the right) Flash Attention: YES (slider to the right) In the magnifying lens / Runtime setting, I set: GGUF: ROCm llama.cpp (Windows) v1.46.0 All other parameters are at their default settings for gpt-oss-120b. Qwen3 235B now outputs about 9 to 10 tokens/second. The new version of ROCm llama.cpp v1.46.0 seems to allow 81 layers to be offloaded to the GPU instead of 80 layers. My model settings for Qwen3 235B are now: Context Length: 30000 GPU Offload: 81/94 Evaluation Batch Size: 128 Offload KV Cache to GPU Memory: NO (slider to the left) Keep Model in Memory: NO (slider to the left) Flash Attention: YES (slider to the right) In the magnifying lens / Runtime setting, I set: GGUF: ROCm llama.cpp (Windows) v1.46.0 All other parameters are at their default settings for Qwen3 235B. Currently, there seems to be no substitute for experimenting with the various parameters to get a stable configuration in LM Studio. The parameters that AI models recommend do not work. I recommend dividing the Evaluation Batch Size by 2 if you get gibberish from one of these large AI models or if the AI model crashes. 8/26/2025. After upgrading to AMD Adrenalin 25.8.1, the gpt-oss-120b AI model stopped working with ROCm llama.cpp v1.46.0 in LM Studio 0.3.23. I am still able to use Vulkan llama.cpp v1.46.0 but at a reduced output speed of about 33 tokens/second for the test prompt, "Why is the sky blue?" You might want to set a System Restore point before upgrading the AMD Adrenalin software so that you can go back to a faster configuration if the upgrade degrades inference speed. 9/10/2025. I installed a second 4TB NVME drive made by Western Digital after removing the rubber feet to reveal the screws. I followed the instructions of gpt-oss-120b for running a free Windows program named Rufus to make a bootable USB drive with a Debian installation *.iso file extracted to the USB drive and booting from the drive. Everything was going well until I had to enter my wireless network password. After repeatedly entering the correct password, the installation would not advance beyond the DHCP configuration. Updating the computer's BIOS did not help. I discovered I had to select, "None", as the driver for my wired network adapter. That option comes up somewhere in the non-graphical installation process. The wireless network Debian installation then worked. The gpt-oss-120b AI model outputs at 47 tokens/second in LM Studio 0.3.25 running in Debian Linux with the Gnome graphical interface for the prompt, "Why is the sky blue?" Gnome has an option for High Performance mode, similar to Windows, which I activated. I set the magnifying glass / Hardware / Memory Limit value to 110. The Runtime / GGUF setting is Vulkan llama.cpp (Linux) v1.50.2. For some reason, the ROCm llama.cpp v1.50.2 program does not work in Debian Linux with the EVO-X2 computer at present. The gpt-oss-120b model settings in LM Studio in Debian Linux are: Context Length: 30000 GPU Offload: 36/36 Evaluation Batch Size: 127 Keep Model in Memory: NO (slider to the left) Try mmap(): NO (slider to the left) Flash Attention: YES (slider to the right) All other gpt-oss-120b model parameters are at their default settings. 10/1/2025. LM Studio 0.3.27 running in Debian "Trixie" Linux automatically installed ROCm llama.cpp (Linux) v1.52.0 and selected that as the engine for GGUF even though ROCm is currently not supported in the Debian "Trixie" edition. The Vulkan llama.cpp (Linux) v1.52.0 apparently uses more memory than v1.50.2 and causes the output speed of gpt-oss-120b to plummet to around 2 tokens/second. This is a step in the wrong direction. Luckily, I could scroll down in the All tab of the Runtime window and click on the "..." next to Vulkan llama.cpp (Linux) and select, "Manage Versions", and delete Vulkan llama.cpp v1.52.0 to make v1.50.2 the default. I also had to uncheck the, "Auto-update selected Runtime Extension Packs".
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Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2025 by Edward Lee
Size: 128GB LPDDR5X + 2TB
IMHO, the AMD Strik Halo board is way overhyped... Not that great for local AI, due to its highly restricted, small 256GB bandwidth + non-CUDA compatible GPU drivers. 128GB Unified Memory is slow. Buy a used RTX 3090 or new RTX 5090 instead for AI use.
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2026 by DaveFromBoca
Size: 128GB LPDDR5X + 2TB
This PC offers strong specifications, including a capable CPU, SSD, memory, and ample inputs, but it has some drawbacks. The fan can be somewhat noisy, particularly in a quiet environment, even at a distance of about nine feet. The BIOS is minimal, lacking the advanced options found in AMD systems, which may be a concern for some users. Occasional thermal throttling occurs, a minor annoyance for general use but potentially significant for gamers. The system memory appears underclocked, rated for 8000 but topping out at 7500, which may only affect benchmark enthusiasts, though it warrants attention from GMKtec. While the hardware could benefit AI workloads, this capability is wasted for those not running local AI, as in my case. My primary heavy-use scenario involves processing astronomy images, which can heavily tax the CPU, system memory, and occasionally the GPU, though the latter is outperformed by many discrete cards. There may also be BIOS-related memory allocation issues or throttling. Overall, while the PC is not bad and its price reflects the cost of memory, those not using it for local AI may find better options within the GMKtec lineup.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2026 by Night Sky Fan