GMKtec EVO-X3 debuts at $3,600 with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and vertical tower design

GMKtec EVO-X3 Launches With Strix Halo Processor and New Design

GMKtec has unveiled the EVO-X3, an AI mini PC workstation built around the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, marking a dramatic shift in both design philosophy and pricing strategy for the company 1

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. The device launches July 6, 2026, with pre-launch pricing starting at $3,600 for the 128 GB RAM and 2 TB storage configuration, rising to $3,849 for the 4 TB version 1

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. Early access registration opened June 22, offering an additional $20 discount 1

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The high-end AI mini PC workstation abandons the flat square footprint typical of mini PCs entirely, adopting instead a vertical tower chassis that resembles a steel-wrapped graphics card more than conventional hardware 1

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. Despite the added height, GMKtec maintains a compact footprint comparable to a PS4 console standing upright 1

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. The redesign addresses previous criticism of the EVO-X2, which reviewers faulted for build quality issues, difficult internal access, and persistent fan noise under load 1

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AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Powers Local AI Inference Capabilities

The Strix Halo processor at the heart of the EVO-X3 combines a 16-core/32-thread Zen 5 CPU configuration with the Radeon 8060S integrated graphics and a substantial NPU 2

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. The system delivers 126 TOPS of combined AI processing power, well above Microsoft's 40 TOPS threshold for Copilot+ designation 1

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. GMKtec bundles its proprietary Claw+Wrangler AI toolkit directly onto the device, enabling one-click setup for local AI inference without cloud dependency 1

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The company claims the 128 GB LPDDR5X memory configuration running at 8000 MT/s can execute models as large as 235 billion parameters entirely on-device, eliminating per-token fees and ensuring user data never leaves the machine 1

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. For professionals running intensive AI workloads, this represents a shift toward on-premise processing that bypasses recurring cloud costs while maintaining data privacy.

Expandability Features and Storage Configurations

Both configurations ship with dual M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 slots, allowing total storage to scale up to 8 TB on either the 2 TB or 4 TB base models 1

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. The system supports up to 16 TB of storage across both slots and includes an OCuLink port with PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 connectivity for external graphics cards 2

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. While AMD has already released newer silicon, GMKtec retained the same chip used in its predecessor, the EVO-X2, which AMD CEO Lisa Su personally signed 1

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Connectivity options include WiFi, Bluetooth 5.4, HDMI 2.1, and USB4 for display output, with support for 100W power delivery 2

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. The Radeon 8060S integrated graphics handles intensive graphical workloads including 3D rendering and gaming without requiring discrete GPU solutions, though external graphics expansion remains available for users demanding additional performance 2

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Steep Price Increase Reflects Memory and Storage Upgrades

The EVO-X3 pricing represents a considerable jump from previous models. The EVO-X2 launched at $1,999 with 64 GB of memory and 1 TB storage, while the original EVO-X1 debuted in late 2024 near $900 with a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor 1

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. This means GMKtec has roughly quadrupled its mini PC pricing within two years, a jump of close to 300% from the EVO-X1's original price point 1

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The EVO-X3 faces direct competition from other devices carrying the same 128 GB memory ceiling, including the MINIX ER939-AI Pro and the ONEXStation 1

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. For professionals evaluating local AI inference solutions, the question becomes whether GMKtec's bundled software, improved thermal design with triple-fan cooling, and compact vertical form factor justify the premium over competitors offering similar hardware specifications. The decision to skip AMD's newer flagship chips while maintaining this pricing tier suggests GMKtec believes the current Strix Halo configuration meets professional workload demands without requiring cutting-edge silicon.