What the GMKtec EVO-X2 Is
The EVO-X2 is a mini PC from GMKtec, built on AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo" processor. Notebookcheck reported the launch on 2025-04-07 as a single 128 GB / 2 TB configuration priced at CNY 14,999 (about $2,060) for pre-order in China, with no global launch announced at that time.
GMKtec now sells it in 64 GB and 128 GB memory options with Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu on its official product page. In July 2026, Notebookcheck reported a 128 GB / 1 TB variant and stated that the 128 GB model can assign up to 96 GB to the integrated GPU.
Specifications
Every row below comes from GMKtec's official product page unless the Detail cell says otherwise.
Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 16 cores / 32 threads, up to 5.1 GHz |
| GPU | Radeon 8060S, 40-core RDNA 3.5 integrated |
| NPU | XDNA 2, 50 TOPS; processor total up to 126 TOPS |
| Memory | Onboard LPDDR5X-8000, 64 GB or 128 GB, not upgradeable |
| GPU-addressable memory | Up to 96 GB on the 128 GB model, as stated by Notebookcheck (not on the GMKtec page) |
| Storage | PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280; variants listed at 1 TB and 2 TB; two M.2 slots, up to 16 TB total; SATA not supported |
| Power | Steady 120 W, peaks up to 140 W (TDP); 19.5 V / 11.8 A (about 230 W) adapter |
| Networking | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, one 2.5G RJ45 Ethernet port |
| Ports | Front: 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, USB4, SD 4.0 reader, audio combo. Rear: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB4, USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 2x USB-A 2.0, audio |
| Cooling | Three heat pipes, dual CPU fans, 16 fan modes |
| Size | 193 x 185.8 x 77 mm |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu |
| Warranty | 1+2 years per the page badge; 7-day return policy |
Source: GMKtec product page, read for this page. The page lists storage specs of 2 TB or 4 TB but offers 1 TB and 2 TB variants, and mentions a 96 GB memory option that is not among the variants. Weight and memory bandwidth are not stated there.
Price and Availability
US prices for the same 128 GB machine conflict by more than $1,000 across sources, so none of the figures below should be treated as the current price. Memory costs have moved prices repeatedly in 2026; open the live listing before ordering.
Configuration | US price | Source and date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 GB / 2 TB | $2,199.99 sale ($2,599.99 regular) | GMKtec product page, read 2026-10-31 | Shown on the page; all variants marked sold out or unavailable |
| 128 GB / 2 TB | $3,649 | Notebookcheck, 2026-07-18 | Amazon listing at time of writing, per Notebookcheck |
| 128 GB / 1 TB | $150 below the 2 TB model (no figure given) | Notebookcheck, 2026-07-18 | Newer lower-storage variant |
| 64 GB | $1,500 less than 128 GB | Notebookcheck, 2026-07-18 | Price gap stated, no absolute price |
| 128 GB (launch, China) | CNY 14,999 (about $2,060) | Notebookcheck, 2025-04-07 | Historic China pre-order price, not a US price |
We do not know why GMKtec's page and the Amazon-based report differ; the page may show a promotional price that is not currently orderable. Notebookcheck's coupon code is not repeated here because it may have expired.
What Independent Reports Show
We found no independent LLM-speed test of the 128 GB EVO-X2 that we could read. Tom's Hardware reviewed it under the headline "Compact Strix Halo Powerhouse", but only the headline loaded for us, so we do not quote its figures or verdict.
Notebookcheck's review (published 2025-09-05, 64 GB / 1 TB unit) concluded the machine "joins the ranks of the best mini PCs currently available in 2025", calling cooling efficient and the system comparatively quiet and cool. It criticised limited fan control and more complicated maintenance. The summary page we read carried no benchmark, noise or power figures.
GMKtec itself ran a comparison against the NVIDIA DGX Spark on Llama 3.3 70B, Qwen3 Coder, GPT-OSS 20B and Qwen3 0.6B and said the EVO-X2 led on token speed and first-response latency; Notebookcheck's report (2025-11-10) gave no figures and noted this was a vendor test. Notebookcheck's author still saw the DGX Spark as stronger for large-model, high-throughput work. For an independent Spark versus Strix Halo test on AMD's own Ryzen AI Halo, see our category comparison.
Who It Suits and Who Should Skip It
- Suits: buyers who want the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 128 GB in a small Windows or Ubuntu box and will buy only after the live price checks out.
- Suits: users who accept consumer-brand support and a 1+2 year warranty in exchange for a lower possible price.
- Skip: teams needing 192 GB or a business sales channel; compare the Framework Desktop and HP Z2 Mini G1a.
- Skip: anyone planning multi-box clustering; this machine lists 2.5G Ethernet and USB4, not a 10GbE or 200 Gbps port.
- Skip: buyers who need an independently measured tokens-per-second figure for this exact unit before paying, because we found none.
Alternatives in the Same Class
- Minisforum MS-S1 MAX: same 395 chip, with dual 10GbE and a PCIe x16 slot (x4 electrically) per Minisforum and reviews.
- Ryzen AI Halo: AMD's own 128 GB Ryzen AI Max+ 395 system, with one 10GbE port and an independent Spark comparison.
- HP Z2 Mini G1a: the same platform in HP's workstation line, aimed at business purchasing.
- Framework Desktop: a modular case with a 192 GB option on pre-order; GMKtec lists up to 128 GB.
- DGX Spark: NVIDIA's CUDA system with 200 Gbps networking; see the category comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I upgrade the memory later?
No. GMKtec lists the LPDDR5X as onboard and non-upgradeable, so choose 64 GB or 128 GB at purchase. Storage can be expanded through the two M.2 slots.
Which operating systems does it ship with?
GMKtec's page lists Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu. It does not say which model-serving software, if any, is preinstalled.
How many M.2 drives can it hold?
GMKtec lists two M.2 2280 slots, up to 8 TB each (16 TB total), PCIe Gen4 x4. SATA drives are not supported.
Does it support Wi-Fi 7?
Yes. GMKtec lists Wi-Fi 7 (RZ717, MT7925) and Bluetooth 5.4 alongside a 2.5G wired port.
Why does Notebookcheck mention 96 GB of VRAM?
Notebookcheck says the 128 GB model allows up to 96 GB to be assigned to the integrated GPU. It is shared system memory, not a separate pool.