Geekom A9 Max focuses on upgradeability - but is it really worth it?

With the A9 Max, Geekom is launching a new high-end mini PC in the 2026 edition, which is based on AMD's current Gorgon Point platform. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 with 12 cores and 24 threads works inside, combined with the integrated Radeon 890M based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The equipment is complemented by 32 GB DDR5 RAM and a 2 TB SSD, making the compact computer primarily aimed at demanding users who are looking for a lot of performance in a small space.

In the detailed test, the Geekom A9 Max turns out to be a powerful and high-quality mini PC with extensive connectivity. In addition to the good CPU performance, the comparatively low power consumption and the pleasant noise level under load are particularly positive. The familiar aluminum housing looks high-quality but still does not offer any modern connections such as OCuLink or USB4 v2.

The memory configuration of the test device is particularly open to criticism. Geekom only uses a single RAM module ex works, which limits the memory bandwidth. This not only affects the general system performance but also the integrated Radeon 890M in particular. As a result, the iGPU cannot fully develop its high potential and falls short of expectations in some 3D benchmarks. The recently tested Minisforum AI X1 Pro.

The performance can be significantly improved by retrofitting a second RAM module (32 GB at Amazon), whereby the integrated graphics unit in particular benefits from the higher memory bandwidth. Despite this limitation, the Geekom A9 Max leaves a good impression overall and is currently one of the more powerful mini PCs with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470.

All details about the Geekom A9 Max - including benchmarks, measured values, and detailed comparisons - can be found in the full review.