GMKtec EVO-X2
GMKtec's vertical Strix Halo mini PC combines a 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S graphics, 128GB of fixed LPDDR5X-8000 memory, a 2TB SSD, dual USB4, and two M.2 slots.
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- Configuration
- Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB LPDDR5X-8000, 2TB SSD, US plug
- Processor
- Ryzen AI Max+ 395
- Graphics
- AMD Radeon 8060S integrated graphics, 40 compute units
- Memory
- Up to 128 GB
- Storage
- 2 slots
- Current pricing
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1Is it fast for normal work?
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Cinebench R23 single-core 1988 points
Retro Game Corps measured 1,988 in Cinebench R23 single-core on the exact 128GB/2TB review unit in Performance mode.
Cinebench R23 single-core · Performance mode; 120 W sustained power setting; Ryzen AI Max+ 395; 128GB/2TB review unit
Retro Game Corps · 12:41
2Can it handle sustained work?
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Cinebench R23 multi-core 35554 points
Retro Game Corps measured 35,554 in Cinebench R23 multi-core after a 10-minute run in Performance mode.
Cinebench R23 multi-core 10-minute run · Performance mode; 120 W sustained power setting; Ryzen AI Max+ 395; 128GB/2TB review unit
Retro Game Corps · 10:50 -
DaVinci Resolve 1080p render time 97 minutes
Tame That Tech's four-minute 1080p Resolve project took 1 hour 37 minutes to render, and the reviewer also reported lag while scrubbing its 1080p timeline.
DaVinci Resolve four-minute 1080p project render · Exact 128GB/2TB review unit; project and codec details were not stated in the narration
Tame That Tech · 6:00 -
DaVinci Resolve 4K render time 105 minutes
The same four-minute project took 1 hour 45 minutes when rendered at 4K in Tame That Tech's test.
DaVinci Resolve four-minute 4K project render · Exact 128GB/2TB review unit; project and codec details were not stated in the narration
Tame That Tech · 6:18
3Can it game?
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3DMark Time Spy 10819 points
Retro Game Corps measured 10,819 in 3DMark Time Spy from the integrated Radeon 8060S.
3DMark Time Spy · Performance mode; Radeon 8060S; exact 128GB/2TB review unit
Retro Game Corps · 12:54 -
Cyberpunk 2077 85 fps
Retro Game Corps reported an 85 FPS average in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p using the High preset and no frame generation.
Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay · 1440p High preset; preset-applied FSR; frame generation off; exact 128GB/2TB review unit
Retro Game Corps · 18:33 -
Doom: The Dark Ages 60 fps
The same reviewer averaged about 60 FPS in Doom: The Dark Ages at 1440p Medium.
Doom: The Dark Ages gameplay · 1440p Medium; exact 128GB/2TB review unit
Retro Game Corps · 15:10
4Is it loud or hot?
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Peak CPU temperature 98 C
Retro Game Corps observed a 98 C peak during a 10-minute Cinebench multi-core run at the 120 W Performance setting and considered it hotter than desirable.
Cinebench R23 multi-core 10-minute run · Performance mode; 120 W sustained with a brief 140 W boost; exact 128GB/2TB review unit
Retro Game Corps · 10:50 -
Idle sound level 35 dB
Tame That Tech measured under 35 dB at idle even with Performance mode selected.
Windows idle · Performance mode; exact 128GB/2TB review unit; distance and room floor were not stated
Tame That Tech · 7:40 -
Full-load sound level 49 dB
Tame That Tech measured about 49 dB at full load. ServeTheHome independently measured about 41 to 44 dBA under AI workloads from roughly one meter, with a 34 dBA room floor.
Full system load · Exact 128GB/2TB review unit; Tame That Tech did not state measurement distance or room floor
Tame That Tech · 7:48
5How much electricity does it use?
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Idle wall power 13 W
Tame That Tech observed 10 to 13 W at idle on the exact 128GB/2TB unit.
Windows idle · Observed range 10-13 W; exact 128GB/2TB review unit
Tame That Tech · 7:56 -
Maximum observed wall power 220 W
Tame That Tech's maximum observed wall draw was 220 W at full load.
Full system load · Exact 128GB/2TB review unit; workload was not further specified in the narration
Tame That Tech · 8:01 -
Llama 3.3 70B GPU-only wall power 150 W
ServeTheHome observed about 147 to 150 W while running Llama 3.3 70B entirely in allocated GPU memory.
Llama 3.3 70B Q6_K inference in LM Studio · 64GB allocated to GPU; exact 128GB/2TB review unit; reported range 147-150 W
ServeTheHome · 10:20
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Thunderbolt is present No
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Expansion and access 2x M.2 2280
The EVO-X2 has two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 storage slots. Retro Game Corps found the slots easy to reach after removing two screws, but the screws sit under adhesive rubber feet.
Manufacturer specification and hands-on access check · Exact 128GB/2TB review unit
Retro Game Corps · 8:31 -
Network interface 2.5GbE
ServeTheHome identified the single wired network port as a Realtek RTL8125BG 2.5GbE interface and criticized the absence of faster 5GbE or 10GbE at this price level.
Hardware identification · Exact 128GB/2TB review unit
ServeTheHome · 2:37
7Is it good value?
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Manufacturer price $3,649.99
GMKtec listed the exact US 128GB/2TB configuration for $3,649.99 when checked, against a $3,999.99 compare-at price.
Manufacturer retail-price check · EVO-X2-5-75S: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB RAM, 2TB SSD, US plug
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Verified Amazon configuration B0F53MLYQ6
Amazon ASIN B0F53MLYQ6 matched the exact Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB RAM, and 2TB SSD configuration when checked.
Retailer identity check · Exact 128GB/2TB listing
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8Will it be dependable?
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Hardware warranty 1 year
GMKtec lists a one-year warranty and a seven-day return window on the EVO-X2 product page.
Manufacturer warranty-policy check
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Thermal headroom concern 98 C observed peak
Retro Game Corps measured a 98 C peak at the 120 W Performance setting after about a month with the unit and flagged the temperature as a long-term concern, while noting it remained below the platform's cited 105 C throttling point.
Cinebench R23 multi-core 10-minute run · Performance mode; exact 128GB/2TB review unit
Retro Game Corps · 10:50 -
Creator-software behavior Resolve weakness reported
Tame That Tech reported severe timeline lag and unusually slow renders in its DaVinci Resolve project despite strong gaming results, so performance should not be assumed uniform across GPU-accelerated applications.
DaVinci Resolve editing and render test · Exact 128GB/2TB review unit
Tame That Tech · 6:00
References
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Processor and graphics
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
|---|---|
| CPU layout | 16 cores / 32 threads |
| Processor default TDP | 120 W |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon 8060S integrated graphics, 40 compute units |
Memory and storage
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-8000 onboard |
|---|---|
| Maximum memory | 128 GB |
| Upgradeable | No |
| Storage slots | 2 |
Connectivity and size
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE Realtek RTL8125BG |
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| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 |
| USB4 | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | No |
| Enclosure volume | Not published by manufacturer |
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Specifications only · Source: GMKtec EVO-X2 product page · Last checked Aug 25, 2026