GMKtec EVO-X2 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Mini PC Review: Gaming, AI & Productivity

High fps gaming, AI workloads, and expandability up to 16 TB storage in a sleek aluminium mini PC

Hardware by Nakiro on Jul 11, 2025

The GMKtec EVO-X2 represents a breakthrough in compact computing, pairing desktop-grade performance with a space-saving form factor. Engineered from aluminum and designed for versatility, it delivers impressive processing power and graphics capabilities in a mini PC chassis.

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Design and Internals

Under its sleek aluminum shell, the EVO-X2 houses a 230W power supply capable of sustaining the Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 at up to 140W out of the box. Two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slots support up to 8TB each, allowing you to install up to 16TB of NVMe storage. An RGB fan—controllable via a front panel button—directs airflow to cool the M.2 drives.

At the same time, a dual blower system with a substantial heatsink manages the heat generated by the APU's cooling assembly. Exhaust vents at the rear ensure efficient hot air expulsion.

Specification Overview

At its heart is the AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395, a 16-core/32-thread Zen 5 APU with a base clock of 3 GHz and peak speeds of up to 5.1 GHz.

Its integrated Radeon 8060S GPU, based on RDNA 3.5, has 40 compute units clocked at up to 2,900 MHz, giving it graphics performance comparable to many discrete cards.

The tested computer contains 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory running at 8000 MHz, allowing for up to 96 GB of dedicated VRAM for graphics-intensive applications. Windows 11 Pro is its operating system, and the connectivity options are Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7.

Power and Cooling Management

Although the manufacturer specifies a 140W boost that settles around 120W, we pushed the TDP to a consistent 150W using third party tuning tools. Monitoring with hardware-info software reveals brief peaks at 140W for about 10 seconds before stabilizing between 110–120W.

Given the demands of sixteen CPU cores and a high-end iGPU, adequate power delivery and cooling are required to maintain optimal performance.

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AI Capabilities

Beyond sheer computation, EVO-X2 excels at AI workloads. Its Radeon 8060S handles image and video generation tasks with surprising speed—for example, rendering a 6-second video (140 frames) in approximately 231 seconds on the iGPU alone.

While dedicated GPUs remain faster for AI processing, the convenience of an APU that can generate images, produce video, and run large language models locally makes it an attractive all-in-one solution.

We tested text generation in LM Studio with DeepSeek R1 Distilled, achieving approximately 13.10 tokens/sec on the CPU; however, GPU-accelerated LLM support is anticipated in future updates.

Synthetic and Gaming Performance

In Geekbench 6, single-core scores reached 3076, with multicore pushing just over 20,000—an impressive showing for a mobile-derived chip. GPU benchmarks produced 22,004 points in 3DMark Steel Nomad (equating to about 220 fps) and 11,253 points in Time Spy, comparable to desktop RX 7600 8 GB and RTX 4060 non-Ti cards.

Real-world gaming tests at 1440 pushed frame rates above 130 fps in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 with FSR3 Frame Gen, exceeded 60 fps in Doom: The Dark Ages on High settings with FSR Balanced, and achieved over 90 fps in Borderlands 3 on Ultra at 100% resolution scale despite occasional stutters.

Marvel Rivals at 1080p delivered around 120 fps, while Cyberpunk 2077 on Ultra with FSR Quality held at 74 fps and soared past 120 fps when FSR3 Frame Gen was enabled.

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Pros and Cons

We appreciate EVO-X2's remarkable performance and compact footprint, which make it a top choice among mini PCs. Storage expandability up to 16TB and memory upgrade options further enhance its appeal.

On the downside, upgradability beyond storage and RAM is limited, and the premium pricing reflects the cost of AMD's cutting-edge AI-focused silicon.

While you could build a more powerful desktop for the same investment, few alternatives match this form factor's combination of CPU, GPU, and AI capabilities.

Value Proposition

For anyone seeking a high-performance mini PC capable of handling productivity, gaming, and AI tasks without a discrete GPU, the GMKtec EVO-X2 sets a new standard.

You'll enjoy desktop-class benchmarks, smooth gaming at high resolutions, and the ability to run local AI workloads—all within a remarkably compact enclosure.

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