Gmktec is preparing to release the Evo-X3, a new compact mini PC aimed heavily at local AI workloads and creative professionals. Slated for a global launch on June 29, the Evo-X3 shares much of its underlying hardware with the recently released Evo-X2 but introduces a few key hardware and software additions designed for users who need more scalability.
What to expect?
Inside the PS4-sized chassis, the Evo-X3 is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU. This chip features 16 cores and 32 threads built on AMD’s Zen 5 architecture, alongside integrated Radeon 8060S graphics based on RDNA 3.5. GMKtec is offering the system with up to 128GB of 8000MHz LPDDR5X memory and up to 4TB of storage via dual PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots.
The main hardware change from the previous model is the OCuLink (PCIe Gen4 x4) connection. The integrated Radeon graphics are fine for standard use, but the OCuLink port allows you to connect an external RTX 40 or 50-series GPU. This gives the PC a straightforward upgrade path if you need to handle heavier 3D rendering or compute tasks later on.
On the software side, GMKtec is bundling the Evo-X3 with its Claw+Wrangler AI ecosystem. The company is leaning hard into the concept of the local AI workstation, positioning the 128GB RAM configuration as a way to run massive language models, like the 235 billion parameter Qwen3, entirely offline.
To handle the thermal load of the 140W APU, the Evo-X3 uses a triple heat-pipe cooling system with dual fans, which the company claims can maintain performance without excessive noise. Connectivity includes WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and a 2.5GbE LAN port.
Design-wise, the X3 opts for a graphite gray chassis with clean surfaces and side-integrated ventilation. It is noticeably slimmer and appears optimized strictly for vertical placement to minimize its desk footprint, resembling a compact enterprise node rather than a gaming rig.
Early access registration for the Evo-X3 opens on June 22nd, which includes a minor $20 discount, ahead of the full launch on June 29th. Gmktec hasn’t announced the exact pricing for the X3 yet. However, given that the similarly equipped Evo-X2 currently sells for around $2,000, the X3 is expected to land in a similar premium price bracket.
In related news, Peladn has recently unveiled the HO5 Mini PC featuring AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor and an OCuLink port, while Minisforum has introduced its Panther Lake-powered M2 Pro and MS-03 mini PCs with up to 180 TOPS of AI performance.
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