ACEMAGIC and GMKtec Launch AI Mini Workstations With Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and 192GB RAM

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 Powers New Wave of AI Mini Workstations

Two major mini PC manufacturers have launched competing AI mini workstations built around AMD's flagship Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 processor, marking a significant push toward powerful local AI computing. ACEMAGIC officially released its F9A AI workstation at $6,4994

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, while GMKtec launched the Evo-X5 Pro starting at $6,5993

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. Both systems target AI developers and professional creators seeking compact yet powerful machines capable of handling memory-intensive AI workloads without relying on cloud services.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 processor represents the most performant SKU from the Ryzen AI Max+ 400 family, codenamed Gorgon Halo1

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. This Zen 5-based 16-core/32-thread chip operates at a 3.1 GHz base clock and can boost up to 5.2 GHz1

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. Unlike the regular Ryzen AI 400 series which uses a hybrid Zen 5 and Zen 5c setup, Gorgon Halo keeps only full-size Zen 5 cores for maximum performance1

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. The processor integrates RDNA 3.5-based Radeon 8065S graphics with 40 Compute Units and delivers 131 AI TOPS through its upgraded NPU3

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192GB RAM Configuration Enables Local Large Language Models

Both the ACEMAGIC F9A and GMKtec Evo-X5 Pro feature 192GB RAM in the form of unified LPDDR5X-8533 memory soldered directly to the motherboard2

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. This configuration pushes past the 128GB limit available on Nvidia's GB10 chip and AMD's previous Strix Halo chips1

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. Eight 24GB chips work with a 256-bit interface to deliver approximately 273 GB/s of memory bandwidth1

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What sets these systems apart for agentic AI workloads is the ability to allocate up to 160GB VRAM from the total unified memory pool2

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. This massive VRAM allocation enables the systems to run local large language models that would typically require cloud infrastructure or dedicated GPU servers. GMKtec specifically claims the Evo-X5 Pro can now run 320 billion-parameter models locally through optimizations3

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, a significant milestone for on-device AI processing.

Competitive Pricing and Storage Configurations

ACEMAGIC positions the F9A as the world's first Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495-powered AI mini workstation at $6,499 for a configuration with 192GB memory and 2TB SSD4

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. The system includes dual M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 slots supporting up to 8TB total storage4

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. Its compact aluminum+ABC chassis measures 158.5 × 158.5 × 81.5 mm and weighs just 1.4 kg2

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GMKtec's Evo-X5 Pro offers more storage flexibility with three M.2 2280 SSD slots, allowing up to 24TB of fast storage when populated with three 8TB drives3

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. The base 2TB configuration lists at $6,799, though super early bird customers can secure it for $6,399—a $400 discount1

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. The 4TB model retails at $7,099, with early adopters paying $6,6991

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. Only the first 30 units qualify for super early-bird pricing1

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Thermal Management and Performance Modes

The GMKtec Evo-X5 Pro implements three performance profiles for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 processor. Silent and balanced modes keep the chip at 54W and 85W respectively, while performance mode allows up to 120W sustained and 160W peak power draw1

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. To handle this thermal load, the system features a vapor chamber cooling system complemented by one 80 x 80 x 15mm system fan and two 80 x 80 x 30mm cooling fans1

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. This aggressive cooling solution ensures the 16-core processor can maintain high performance during sustained AI hardware operations.

Connectivity Features for Professional Workflows

Both systems prioritize professional-grade connectivity suited for AI development environments. The ACEMAGIC F9A includes USB4, DisplayPort, HDMI, OCuLink, USB-A ports, and dual 2.5GbE LAN ports2

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. The OCuLink interface provides an option for adding external GPUs when projects demand superior graphical performance beyond the integrated Radeon 8065S4

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. Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.42

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GMKtec's Evo-X5 Pro features 2x USB4 40 Gbps ports, 2x USB4 v2 80 Gbps ports with Alt DP mode, 4x USB Type-A ports, and dual 10 GbE LAN ports3

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—offering faster network connectivity than ACEMAGIC's 2.5GbE configuration. These specifications position both systems as capable workhorses for data-intensive AI development requiring rapid file transfers and network access.

Market Implications for Local AI Computing

The simultaneous launch of competing Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 systems signals growing manufacturer confidence in the local AI models market. With pricing starting around $6,500, these AI mini workstations cost significantly less than traditional server configurations while delivering comparable capabilities for running local AI models. The ability to process 320-billion-parameter models on a desktop system that weighs 1.4 kg represents a meaningful shift in how AI developers and professional creators can approach their workflows.

Watch for how these systems perform in real-world benchmarks with various AI frameworks and whether the 192GB unified memory configuration becomes a new standard for professional AI hardware. The competition between ACEMAGIC, GMKtec, and other vendors like Minisforum's MS-S1 Max-P495 should drive further optimizations and potentially lower pricing as the Gorgon Halo platform matures.