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GMKtec releases EVO-X2 globally with powerful AMD Strix Halo processor and up to 128 GB RAM

The EVO-X2 comes pre-configured with up to 128 GB RAM and 2 TB of storage. (Image source: GMKtec)
The EVO-X2 comes pre-configured with up to 128 GB RAM and 2 TB of storage. (Image source: GMKtec)
GMKtec is now selling the EVO-X2 freely in the US after opening pre-orders on its retail platform earlier this month. Available exclusively with the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 from the AMD Strix Halo family, the GMKtec EVO-X2 is configurable with up to 128 GB of RAM and packs enough GPU performance to challenge modern laptop GPUs.

GMKtec has now started selling its first mini-PC powered by AMD's Strix Halo freely on Amazon. For context, several companies have revealed intentions to release Strix Halo-powered desktops over the last few months. For example, the Framework Desktop debuted in February for $1,999. However, it will not begin shipping until Q3 2025.

By contrast, GMKtec has confirmed that the EVO-X2 should start reaching consumers on May 20. Not only that, but the mini-PC is still available for $1,399 with 64 GB RAM and 1 TB of storage after GMKtec opened pre-orders on its retail platform earlier this month. Alternatively, GMKtec is offering the device with twice as much memory for a $400 surcharge.

(Image source: GMKtec)
(Image source: GMKtec)

To recap, the EVO-X2 only comes with AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, which packs 16 Zen 5 CPU cores and a Radeon RX 8060S iGPU that contains 40 Compute Units (CUs) leveraging the RDNA 3+ architecture. Based on our time with the latest ROG Flow Z13, the Radeon RX 8060S matches the performance of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU in synthetic and gaming benchmarks.

As a result, GMKtec has not included OCuLink connectivity for adding an external graphics card. Instead, the EVO-X2 contains four video outputs, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and five USB Type-A ports. On top of that, the EVO-X2 features Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, as well as dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 slots and eight channel LPDDR5X-8000 RAM. Please see GMKtec's website for more technical details.

(Image source: GMKtec)
(Image source: GMKtec)

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Alex Alderson, 2025-04-30 (Update: 2025-05- 6)