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GMKtec EVO-X2 (Ryzen AI Max+ 395)
A Ryzen AI Max+ 395 mini PC with up to 128GB of soldered memory, strong for local AI but held back by fan noise and an external brick.
- AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (16 cores)
- 64 GB
- 1,000 GB
- 2.5 GbE
PCPR score
7.2
Good
Best price we’ve seen
$2,200Nov 9
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The short version
The EVO-X2 puts AMD's 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 40-unit Radeon 8060S graphics with 64GB or 128GB of soldered LPDDR5X-8000 into a compact case with two M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5GbE. Tom's Hardware and ServeTheHome like its CPU, AI and gaming performance for the size, but the case feels inexpensive, the internals are awkward to reach and the fans are audible. Memory cannot be upgraded, and the roughly 230 W power adapter is external.
Pros
- 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with 40-unit Radeon 8060S graphics and up to 126 TOPS of combined AI performance
- 64GB or 128GB of fast LPDDR5X-8000 memory for AI workloads
- Two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slots with up to 16TB of total storage
- USB4, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
Cons
- Soldered memory cannot be upgraded after purchase
- External power brick rated at about 230 W
- Tom's Hardware found the case feels inexpensive, internal access awkward and fan noise noticeable
- ServeTheHome wanted 10GbE and better serviceability at this price
Best for
- Local AI and LLM experimentation
- Compact creator workstations
- Capable 1080p gaming without a discrete GPU
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Configurations
| Configuration | Processor | Graphics | Memory | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen AI Max+ 395 · 64GB · 1TB | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | AMD Radeon 8060S | 64 GB | 1 TB | $2,200 |
| Ryzen AI Max+ 395 · 128GB · 1TB | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | AMD Radeon 8060S | 128 GB | 1 TB | $3,500 |
| Ryzen AI Max+ 395 · 128GB · 2TB | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | AMD Radeon 8060S | 128 GB | 2 TB | $3,650 |
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What you can upgrade later
Memory
UnconfirmedThe maker doesn’t publish its slot layout. Check before buying more memory.
Browse memoryGraphics card
limitedMaximum card length isn’t published. The 230 W supply limits how far you can go, so a high-end card would need a new PSU.
Browse graphics cardProcessor
UnconfirmedA drop-in upgrade depends on the socket and the maker’s BIOS. Check the board before buying a CPU.
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Full specifications
Core
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (16 cores)
- Graphics
- AMD Radeon 8060S (40 compute units)
Memory
- Memory
- 64 GB
- Memory type
- LPDDR5X-8000 (onboard, not upgradable)
- Max memory
- 128 GB
- Storage
- 1,000 GB
Fit
- Memory upgradable
- No
- M.2 slots
- 2
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Ethernet
- 2.5 GbE
Ports & I/O
- USB4 ports
- 2
- HDMI outputs
- 1
- DisplayPort outputs
- 1
Software
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Pro
Compatibility notes
- 64GB or 128GB LPDDR5X-8000 memory is onboard and non-upgradable
- Two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slots, 16TB maximum; SATA SSDs are not supported
- External DC 19.5 V, 11.8 A (about 230 W) adapter with a 5525 DC jack
- Case measures 193 x 185.8 x 77 mm and is designed to stand vertically according to ServeTheHome
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Video reviews
Overview · Review
AMD's Most Powerful APU Yet - Strix Halo/Ryzen AI Max+ 395 - GMKTec Evo-X2 Review
Digital Foundry
Digital Foundry's review of the GMKtec EVO-X2 focuses on the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Strix Halo APU and its capabilities.
Positive · Review
This Is the Most Powerful Mini PC I’ve Ever Used – Evo-X2 Review
Team Pandory
Team Pandory reviews the GMKtec EVO-X2 and presents it as the most powerful mini PC the channel has used.
Positive · Review
满血Qwen3 235B本地部署15t/s！Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large文生图本地部署！128G内存8060S最强核显！极摩客EVO-X2 AI Max+ 395迷你主机评测！
jack stone
Chinese-language review of the 128GB EVO-X2 that runs local Qwen3 and Stable Diffusion 3.5 models on the Radeon 8060S graphics.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
MixedRated it a strong small-footprint system with powerful CPU results, ample ports and usable 1080p gaming, but marked down the case's feel, tricky internal access, audible fans and the external power brick.
Review
Read the sourceServeTheHome
PositiveFound it a capable first Ryzen AI Max+ 395 system whose main appeal is AI work, though quieter cooling, 10GbE networking and easier servicing would have helped at its price.
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Common questions
Can the EVO-X2's memory be upgraded?
No. GMKtec lists the 64GB or 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000 as onboard and non-upgradeable, so choose the capacity at purchase. Two M.2 slots remain for storage expansion.
Does the EVO-X2 use an external power brick?
Yes. It uses an external adapter rated at DC 19.5 V and 11.8 A, roughly 230 W, connected through a 5525 DC jack.
How fast is the networking?
It has one 2.5GbE RJ45 port and Wi-Fi 7. There is no 10GbE option, which ServeTheHome said it would have liked to see at this price.
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