Overview
GMKtec has launched the Evo-X5 Pro, its latest agentic AI mini-PC, featuring AMD's flagship Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor and 192GB of LPDDR5X-8533 memory. The model with a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD retails at $6,799, while the 4TB model will set consumers back $7,099.
The Evo-X5 Pro launches to go head-to-head with rivals, such as Acemagic’s F9A and Minisforum’s MS-S1 Max-P495, which use similar recipes: AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495. The processor is the most performant SKU from the Ryzen AI Max+ 400 (codenamed Gorgon Halo) family. Unlike the regular Ryzen AI 400 (codenamed Gorgon Point) series, which uses a hybrid Zen 5 and Zen 5c setup, Gorgon Halo keeps only the full-size Zen 5 cores and drops the space-efficient Zen 5c cores.
Armed with 16 Zen 5 cores and 32 threads, the Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 stands out as a powerhouse in the mobile segment. It boasts a 3.1 GHz base clock, 5.2 GHz boost clock, and 64MB of L3 cache. The 16-core, 55W chip is essentially the mobile version of the Ryzen 9 9950X with a lower power budget. With abundant processing power, it is easy to see why the Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 is the elected candidate for these agentic AI mini-PCs.
The Evo-X5 Pro supports three performance profiles for the Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495. The silent and balanced modes keep the chip at 54W and 85W, respectively, while performance mode allows up to 120W sustained and 160W peak. The mini-PC features a vapor chamber cooling system to keep the hardware cool, along with one 80 x 80 x 15mm system fan and two other 80 x 80 x 30mm cooling fans.
GMKtec Evo-X5 Pro Specifications and Capabilities
The Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 supports up to 192GB of LPDDR5x-8533 memory, pushing past the 128GB available on similar enterprise chips and previous Strix Halo hardware. Eight 24GB chips are soldered to the motherboard in close proximity to the processor. Gorgon Halo pairs the 192GB of memory with a 256-bit interface to maximize memory bandwidth for local AI, delivering up to about 273 GB/s of bandwidth. Meanwhile, the Evo-X5 Pro enables allocations of up to 160GB to serve as VRAM for large language models.
GMKtec sells the Evo-X5 Pro with a 2TB or 4TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, with a $300 price difference between the capacities. The mini-PC has three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots for PCIe-based drives, allowing users to install up to 24TB of storage. However, only two M.2 slots run at x4 speeds, while the third is limited to x1.
Early bird customers are eligible for promotional discounts, with the 4TB and 2TB versions available at reduced introductory prices. GMKtec also includes a complimentary three-month subscription to the Z.ai coding plan.
Existing owners of previous Evo-X models are eligible for an exclusive $50 discount on the Evo-X5 Pro by using a designated checkout code.
In addition to its introductory offers, GMKtec provides bulk-purchase discounts for the Evo-X5 Pro, offering minor price reductions for buyers purchasing multiple units.
