What the GMKtec EVO-X5 Pro Is
The EVO-X5 Pro is a mini PC from GMKtec, built on AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 processor and sold only with 192 GB of memory. GMKtec's launch post, dated 2026-09-28, describes a 16-core Zen 5 chip, a Radeon 8065S graphics engine with 40 compute units, and an XDNA 2 NPU rated up to 55 TOPS. Notebookcheck reported the launch the same day.
GMKtec states that the machine runs language models of up to 320 billion parameters fully offline, and adds that actual compatibility and performance depend on the model, software, quantization, workload and system configuration. The company's earlier design target was 300 billion. We treat both numbers as a vendor claim, because we found no speed figures from GMKtec with them.
Specifications
Rows below are taken from GMKtec's launch post or official product page unless the Detail cell says otherwise.
Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495, 16 Zen 5 cores / 32 threads, up to 5.2 GHz |
| GPU | Radeon 8065S, 40 compute units, RDNA 3.5 |
| NPU | XDNA 2, up to 55 TOPS |
| Memory | 192 GB LPDDR5X-8533, onboard, not upgradeable |
| GPU-addressable memory | Up to 160 GB, per GMKtec |
| Memory bandwidth | Up to 273 GB/s, per the launch post |
| Storage | 2 TB or 4 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD; three more M.2 slots; up to 24 TB total; SATA not supported |
| Networking | Two 10GbE RJ45 ports, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ports | Front: 2x USB4 (40 Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen2, audio. Rear: HDMI 2.1, 2x USB4 v2 (80 Gbps), 2x USB 2.0, audio out |
| Cooling and modes | Vapor chamber, three fans; Silent 54 W, Balanced 85 W, Performance 120 W sustained (160 W peak) |
| Power | 19.5 V / 16.9 A (330 W) adapter; USB-C power input not supported |
| Size and weight | 221 x 80 x 195 mm, about 2.5 kg |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro pre-installed; Linux supported |
| Security | dTPM 2.0, fingerprint reader, AMD DASH management |
| Warranty | 1 year, plus 2 years of replacement cover for RAM, SSD and adapter |
Sources: GMKtec launch post and product page, read 2026-11-13. Parts of both long pages were read in summary form, so check the live page before relying on a single row. The 273 GB/s figure appears in the launch post only; it matches the arithmetic for a 256-bit bus at 8533 MT/s.
EVO-X5 Pro vs DGX Spark
The two machines list identical memory bandwidth, so the gap is capacity, price, software and networking rather than a stated speed difference. NVIDIA's figures come from its DGX Spark product page as recorded on our DGX Spark page.
Spec | EVO-X5 Pro | DGX Spark |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495, 16 cores | GB10, 20 Arm cores |
| Memory | 192 GB LPDDR5X-8533 | 128 GB LPDDR5x |
| Bandwidth | 273 GB/s (GMKtec) | 273 GB/s (NVIDIA) |
| GPU software | AMD ROCm and Vulkan stack | CUDA |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro or Linux | DGX OS only |
| Fast networking | 2x 10GbE | 200 Gbps ConnectX-7 plus 10GbE |
| Power supply | 330 W | 240 W |
| Size and weight | 221 x 80 x 195 mm, 2.5 kg | 150 x 150 x 50.5 mm, 1.2 kg |
| US price | $6,799 (2 TB) | $4,699 (Founders) |
The "GPU software" row for the EVO-X5 Pro describes AMD's general platform, not a statement on GMKtec's product pages, which list no software stack. NVIDIA's 128 GB unit has also been reported at $6,950 by ServeTheHome (2026-10-03), so the price gap depends on the Spark listing you compare.
Price and Availability
GMKtec's launch post and product page show different US prices, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192 GB / 2 TB | $6,799 | GMKtec product page, read 2026-11-13 | Regular and sale price; not marked sold out |
| 192 GB / 4 TB | $6,799 | GMKtec product page, read 2026-11-13 | Variant marked sold out or unavailable |
| 192 GB / 2 TB | $6,399 super early bird, $6,599 early bird, $6,799 regular | GMKtec launch post, 2026-09-28 | Launch promotions; not shown on the product page |
| 192 GB / 4 TB | $6,699 super early bird, $6,899 early bird, $7,099 regular | GMKtec launch post, 2026-09-28 | Launch promotions; not shown on the product page |
The product page shows the same $6,799 for both storage sizes while the launch post lists $7,099 for 4 TB; we do not know which is current. Reports on the launch quote $6,599 and $6,899 early-bird prices, for example Notebookcheck (2026-09-28). We have not repeated GMKtec's discount code because it may have expired.
What Independent Reports Show
We found no independent LLM-speed test of the EVO-X5 Pro that we could read, and none comparing it with the DGX Spark. A TechRadar article about the machine was listed, but only its headline loaded for us, so we do not rely on it. A Tom's Hardware piece on the launch pricing was listed, and again only the headline loaded, so we do not rely on it.
Notebookcheck's launch report is a news item rather than a review: it lists specifications and prices and contains no benchmarks, noise, power or temperature measurements. We found no tokens-per-second figure on GMKtec's own pages. A GMKtec blog headline mentions 75 tokens per second, but we could not read the post, so we do not use the figure.
For an independent comparison of a Strix Halo machine against the DGX Spark, see our category comparison, which covers AMD's Ryzen AI Halo rather than this unit. Its results do not transfer to the EVO-X5 Pro, which uses a different chip.
Who It Suits and Who Should Skip It
- Suits: buyers who need 192 GB of unified memory in one box and prefer Windows or Linux to NVIDIA's DGX OS.
- Suits: users who want two 10GbE ports and USB4 v2 for a fast local network or external storage.
- Skip: developers who need CUDA, fine-tuning on NVIDIA tooling or a 200 Gbps link between two boxes; compare the DGX Spark.
- Skip: anyone who only needs 128 GB; compare the spec sheets of other Strix Halo mini PCs and the Spark.
- 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
- DGX Spark: NVIDIA's CUDA system with 128 GB, 200 Gbps networking and, at the cited dates, a lower list price than the EVO-X5 Pro; see the category comparison.
- GMKtec EVO-X2: GMKtec's earlier Ryzen AI Max+ 395 box with up to 128 GB and a single 2.5G Ethernet port.
- Ryzen AI Halo: AMD's own 128 GB Ryzen AI Max+ 395 system with an independent Spark comparison.
- Framework Desktop: a modular case with a 192 GB option on pre-order.
- Minisforum MS-S1 MAX: 128 GB with dual 10GbE and a PCIe x16 slot (x4 electrically) per Minisforum and reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I upgrade the memory later?
No. GMKtec lists the 192 GB of LPDDR5X as onboard and non-upgradeable. Storage can be expanded through the additional M.2 slots, up to 24 TB in total.
How much of the 192 GB can the GPU use?
GMKtec says up to 160 GB can be allocated as graphics memory. It is shared system memory, not a separate pool, so what remains is left for the operating system and applications.
Does the EVO-X5 Pro run 320B-parameter models?
GMKtec states it supports fully offline inference of up to 320 billion parameters, depending on model, software, quantization and configuration. On GMKtec's launch post and product page we found no speed figures (a blog headline mentions 75 tokens per second, which we could not verify), and we did not test it.
Is the EVO-X5 Pro faster than the DGX Spark?
We cannot say. Both list 273 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and we found no independent speed test comparing them. NVIDIA's CUDA software and AMD's stack also differ, which can change results on the same model.
Which operating systems does it support?
GMKtec lists Windows 11 Pro pre-installed and Linux as supported. The DGX Spark runs only NVIDIA's DGX OS.