China’s GMKTec is about to drop a miniature powerhouse that could shake up the AI PC market. The EVO-X2 mini PC, launching May 2025, crams AMD‘s unreleased Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor into a chassis smaller than your lunchbox – with performance claims that’ll make Nvidia blush.
At its heart? 16 Zen 5 cores and Radeon 8060S graphics (40 RDNA 3.5 CUs) that GMKTec claims delivers 2.75x faster AI performance than Nvidia’s flagship RTX 5090. With a 140W TDP, this pocket rocket aims to handle everything from 4K gaming to LLM training – potentially outgunning Apple’s M3 Ultra Mac Studio in raw compute.
“But can a mini PC really compete with desktops?” GMKTec seems to think so. While keeping the compact footprint of its EVO-X1 predecessor, the company’s betting big on Strix Halo architecture to dominate the emerging AI mini PC market against rivals like HP and Framework.
The specs paint a compelling picture:
- Zen 5/RDNA 3.5 combo for next-gen AI acceleration
- Desktop-class 140W power in a mini form factor
- Unconfirmed but aggressive pricing (likely undercutting Apple)
Here’s the catch: Those bold performance claims remain unverified. If true, the EVO-X2 could make bulky workstations obsolete. If not, it’ll join the graveyard of overpromised mini PCs. One thing’s certain – May 2025 just became a must-watch date for PC enthusiasts.
