GMKtec EVO-X2: AMD’s Most Expensive Strix Halo Mini-PC Launches for Pre-Orders Next Week at $2,000
GMKtec is officially entering the high-performance mini-PC market with the launch of its new flagship system, the EVO-X2, which integrates AMD's powerful Ryzen AI 9 Max+ 395 APU, built on the Strix Halo platform. According to a report from ITHome ITHome, pre-orders for the EVO-X2 will open on April 7, with an initial price tag of 14,999 yuan, or roughly $2,000 USD, making it AMD’s most expensive mini-PC to date when considering its top-tier onboard specs.
The Pinnacle of AMD’s APU Innovation in a Compact Form Factor
The EVO-X2 is equipped with AMD’s most advanced APU to date, the Ryzen AI 9 Max+ 395, featuring:
16 cores and 32 threads
Boost clock of 5.1 GHz
80MB cache
50 TOPS NPU (Neural Processing Unit) for accelerated AI workloads
Configurable TDP (cTDP) ranging from 45W to 120W
Radeon 8060S iGPU with a staggering 40 Compute Units
This APU is designed for hybrid productivity, delivering elite multi-threaded performance and robust AI-enhanced features, all while housed in a compact, energy-efficient system.
EVO-X2 Hardware & Features
GMKtec's EVO-X2 isn't cutting corners on its component selection either. The device will ship with up to 128GB of LPDDR5X memory and 2TB of high-speed storage, making it ideal for professional workloads such as content creation, rendering, virtualization, and high-throughput computing. Additional highlights include:
Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity
Power delivery support up to 140W, ensuring stable performance under demanding workloads
Premium thermals and a compact chassis design that accommodates AMD’s most powerful APU
A New Era of High-End Mini-PCs
Despite its premium price, the EVO-X2 signals a significant leap forward for compact PC computing. AMD’s Strix Halo platform represents a generational jump in APU design, particularly with its 40 CU Radeon integrated graphics, setting a new bar for what mini-PCs can achieve without relying on discrete GPUs.
This product launch also underscores AMD's increasing dominance in the mini-PC market—a segment it has quietly cultivated with its Phoenix APUs and now looks to revolutionize with Strix Halo. The EVO-X2 is the first mini-PC on the market to fully leverage the performance ceiling of the Ryzen AI 9 Max+ 395, making it not just a technological milestone but a future-forward workstation for serious users.
Pre-orders for the GMKtec EVO-X2 begin on April 7, and although the pricing might deter casual consumers, it's an enticing offering for power users, developers, and professionals looking for extreme computing power in a small form factor.
What do you think about mini-PCs crossing the $2,000 threshold? Would you trade your tower for AMD’s AI-accelerated powerhouse in a compact shell? Share your thoughts below!
