GMKtec is launching its Evo-X3 mini PC globally on July 6, targeting AI developers and users running large language models locally without cloud support. The system starts at $3,600 and is built around AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip, designed for compact, AI-focused workstations.
The Evo-X3 features a 16-core, 32-thread Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor with boost speeds up to 5.1 GHz. Graphics are powered by an integrated Radeon 8060S GPU with 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units. Its Neural Processing Unit (NPU) XDNA 2 delivers 50 TOPS, while the total AI throughput of the system reaches an impressive 126 TOPS, according to GMKtec.
AMD introduced the Ryzen AI Max and Max+ series as platforms tailored for compact PCs and workstations specialized for local AI workloads. GMKtec highlights the Evo-X3’s notable memory configuration: a substantial 128 GB of LPDDR5X-8000 unified memory, with up to 96 GB allocatable to the integrated GPU – a setup rare in mini PCs. For comparison, Microsoft’s minimum NPU AI performance requirement for Copilot+ PCs is 40 TOPS, a threshold the Evo-X3 surpasses with its neural engine alone.
GMKtec Evo-X3 mini PC specifications
- AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 CPU: 16 cores, 32 threads, up to 5.1 GHz
- Integrated Radeon 8060S GPU with 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units
- XDNA 2 NPU delivering 50 TOPS; total AI performance: 126 TOPS
- 128 GB LPDDR5X-8000 unified memory (up to 96 GB allocated to GPU)
- PCIe 4.0 SSD options: 2 TB or 4 TB
- Two M.2 slots supporting up to 16 TB total storage
- OCuLink port for external GPU, USB4, HDMI 2.1
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2.5 Gbps Ethernet
The Evo-X3’s cooling system includes dual fans and three heat pipes. It offers three power modes – 54 W, 85 W, and 120 W – with a peak power draw of 140 W. This power profile aligns it with small desktop workstations rather than typical office mini PCs, matching its performance ambitions.
Its port selection supports hybrid use cases. USB4 offers 100 W power delivery and 4K video output, while HDMI 2.1 supports high-resolution displays. The OCuLink port enables users to connect external graphics enclosures, a feature popular in premium mini PCs from Chinese brands like Minisforum, where onboard GPUs may not handle gaming or CUDA-intensive tasks effectively.
GMKtec offers two Evo-X3 configurations: a 2 TB SSD model priced at $3,600 and a 4 TB SSD model at $3,849. Both come preloaded with Windows 11 Pro.
At this price point, the Evo-X3 competes with other compact workstations such as AMD-based mini PCs, Apple’s Mac Studio, and small custom builds. The key factor will be whether customers value a mini PC optimized for local AI workloads with 128 GB unified memory and high neural processing power, or prefer traditional larger systems equipped with discrete graphics cards.
With local AI workloads gaining traction, the Evo-X3’s launch raises an important question: will more developers adopt compact AI systems that reduce reliance on cloud computing? Its success may depend on the growth of the niche market for ultra-powerful mini PCs beyond conventional workstation and gaming segments.