Beelink GTR9 Pro vs GMKtec EVO-X2

Beelink GTR9 Pro viewed from the front in its Frost Silver chassis
GMKtec EVO-X2 shown vertically and horizontally in its silver and black chassis
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Beelink GTR9 Pro

Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB LPDDR5X-8000, 2TB SSD, Frost Silver, US power adapter

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GMKtec EVO-X2

Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB LPDDR5X-8000, 2TB SSD, US plug

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1Is it fast for normal work?

Beelink GTR9 Pro

  • Everyday responsiveness observation Fast loads; no multitasking bottleneck observed
  • Cinebench R23 single-core Not available

GMKtec EVO-X2

  • Everyday responsiveness observation Not available
  • Cinebench R23 single-core 1988 points

2Can it handle sustained work?

Beelink GTR9 Pro

  • GPT-OSS 120B generation speed 31.4 tokens/s
  • DaVinci Resolve 4K render time 11 minutes
  • DaVinci Resolve 1080p render time 218 seconds
  • Cinebench R23 multi-core Not available
  • DaVinci Resolve 1080p render time Not available

GMKtec EVO-X2

  • GPT-OSS 120B generation speed Not available
  • DaVinci Resolve 4K render time 105 minutes
  • DaVinci Resolve 1080p render time Not available
  • Cinebench R23 multi-core 35554 points
  • DaVinci Resolve 1080p render time 97 minutes

3Can it game?

Beelink GTR9 Pro

  • Gaming test range 40-129 FPS across the review suite
  • 3DMark Time Spy Not available
  • Cyberpunk 2077 Not available
  • Doom: The Dark Ages Not available

GMKtec EVO-X2

  • Gaming test range Not available
  • 3DMark Time Spy 10819 points
  • Cyberpunk 2077 85 fps
  • Doom: The Dark Ages 60 fps

4Is it loud or hot?

Beelink GTR9 Pro

  • Idle noise 36.5 dBA
  • Sustained AI noise 40 dBA
  • Peak CPU temperature Not available
  • Idle sound level Not available
  • Full-load sound level Not available

GMKtec EVO-X2

  • Idle noise Not available
  • Sustained AI noise Not available
  • Peak CPU temperature 98 C
  • Idle sound level 35 dB
  • Full-load sound level 49 dB

5How much electricity does it use?

Beelink GTR9 Pro

  • Idle wall power 20.5 W
  • GPT-OSS 120B wall power 126.5 W
  • Full-load wall power 182 W
  • Maximum observed wall power Not available
  • Llama 3.3 70B GPU-only wall power Not available

GMKtec EVO-X2

  • Idle wall power 13 W
  • GPT-OSS 120B wall power Not available
  • Full-load wall power Not available
  • Maximum observed wall power 220 W
  • Llama 3.3 70B GPU-only wall power 150 W

6Can I upgrade and connect everything?

Beelink GTR9 Pro

  • Memory is upgradeable No
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • Thunderbolt is present No
  • Storage and networking 2x M.2, 2x USB4, 2x 10GbE
  • Reviewer storage and port check 2x M.2, fixed RAM, dual 10GbE
  • Expansion and access Not available
  • Network interface Not available

GMKtec EVO-X2

  • Memory is upgradeable No
  • Storage is upgradeable Yes
  • Thunderbolt is present No
  • Storage and networking Not available
  • Reviewer storage and port check Not available
  • Expansion and access 2x M.2 2280
  • Network interface 2.5GbE

7Is it good value?

Beelink GTR9 Pro

  • Manufacturer price $4,349
  • Amazon availability Exact ASIN unavailable
  • Reviewer launch-value assessment Strong launch-era feature value
  • Verified Amazon configuration Not available
  • Reviewer value assessment Not available

GMKtec EVO-X2

  • Manufacturer price $3,649.99
  • Amazon availability Not available
  • Reviewer launch-value assessment Not available
  • Verified Amazon configuration B0F53MLYQ6
  • Reviewer value assessment Steep delivered price

8Will it be dependable?

Beelink GTR9 Pro

  • Hardware warranty 3 years
  • 10GbE instability in two reviews Reviewers encountered 10GbE failures
  • Preinstalled software Extra apps on the review image
  • Thermal headroom concern Not available
  • Creator-software behavior Not available

GMKtec EVO-X2

  • Hardware warranty 1 year
  • 10GbE instability in two reviews Not available
  • Preinstalled software Not available
  • Thermal headroom concern 98 C observed peak
  • Creator-software behavior Resolve weakness reported

References

  1. GMKtec. GMKtec EVO-X2 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 AI Mini PC. Product page. . Accessed .

    Configuration: EVO-X2-5-75S: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X-8000, 2TB SSD, US plug

    Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications, current price, availability, warranty, and return terms.

  2. ServeTheHome. AMD's 128GB Answer to NVIDIA for AI and Gaming. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X, factory 2TB SSD plus reviewer-installed 8TB secondary SSD

    Disclosure: The description says the unit was purchased and contains Amazon affiliate links.

  3. Tame That Tech. GMKtec EVO-X2 AI Max+ 395 Mini PC Unboxing & Review – The Ultimate AI Desktop?. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X-8000, 2TB SSD

    Disclosure: The description discloses Amazon, Mavely, and JoyLink affiliate storefronts; it does not state how the review unit was obtained.

  4. Retro Game Corps. A True "NEXT GEN" Mini PC - GMKtec EVO-X2. Video review. . Accessed .

    Configuration: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X-8000, 2TB SSD

    Disclosure: The reviewer says GMKtec supplied the unit on loan, exchanged no money, and did not see the review before publication; the description contains affiliate links.

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Verified specifications

Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status

Processor

SpecificationGTR9 ProEVO-X2
CPUAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Cores / threads16 / 3216 / 32
Processor default TDP120 W120 W
Integrated graphicsAMD Radeon 8060S integrated graphics, 40 compute unitsAMD Radeon 8060S integrated graphics, 40 compute units

Memory and storage

SpecificationGTR9 ProEVO-X2
Memory typeLPDDR5X-8000 onboardLPDDR5X-8000 onboard
Maximum memory128 GB128 GB
Upgradeable memoryNoNo
Storage slots22

Connectivity

SpecificationGTR9 ProEVO-X2
EthernetDual 10GbE2.5GbE Realtek RTL8125BG
WirelessWi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
USB4YesYes
ThunderboltNoNo

Size and price

SpecificationGTR9 ProEVO-X2
Enclosure volumeNot publishedNot published
List price$4,699$4,000
Product classLocal AI with dual 10GbELocal AI and 1440p gaming