The mini PC scene has been heating up drastically since the launch of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, with a whole host of mini gaming PCs, like the Framework Desktop, popping up as new alternatives to the large desk hogs we all know and love. The GMKtec EVO-X2 is one such mini PC that comes equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and its AMD Radeon 8060S iGPU.
At the time of writing, two versions of the GMKtec EVO-X2 mini PC are discounted by 23% and 25%, respectively. It should also be noted that the following deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime members.
- GMKtec EVO-X2 Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64 GB RAM, 1 TB storage: $1,499.99 — 25% off on Amazon
- GMKtec EVO-X2 Ryzen AI Max+ 395 128 GB RAM, 2 TB storage: $1,999.99 — 23% off on Amazon
In our review of the GMKtec EVO-X2 mini PC, we praised it for its impressive CPU and GPU performance, solid ports selection and connectivity, and dependable cooling.
GMKtec EVO-X2 specs and review highlights
Obviously, the main attraction when it comes to the GMKtec EVO-X2 is its powerful Strix Halo APU that's capable of pulling up to 140 W of power. It features 16 cores, with SMT and running at up to 5.1 GHz, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The AMD APU is also equipped with its own unified memory — DDR5x-8000 in this case — with particularly impressive memory performance that makes it a solid system for both gaming and various productivity workflows.
Part of the benefit of the giant whack of RAM on the AI Max+ 395 is being able to allocate as much as 48 GB of that system memory to the iGPU alone, making the mini PC a great option for an at-home AI workstation or a 3D rendering and animation machine.
The port situation is also not too shabby, with plenty of USB 2.0, USB 3, and USB4 onboard, as well as four display out ports, a built-in SDXC UHS II card reader and dual audio combo jacks.
CPU | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
RAM | 64 or 128 GB LPDDR5x-8000 RAM |
Storage | 1 TB M.2 PCIe ×4 or 2 TB M.2 PCIe ×4 |
iGPU | AMD Radeon 8060S |
Ports | Front:1× USB4, 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1× 3.5 mm audio combo jack; Rear: DC input, 2.5 Gb LAN, 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1× USB4, 1 × DP 1.4, 1× HDMI 2.1, 2× USB 2.0 |
Wireless connectivity | Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 7 |
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