GMKtec GMKtec: A Global Leader in AI Mini PCs Unveils the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Recently, GMKtec announced its collaboration with AMD, launching the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 worldwide. This processor boasts unique advantages for mobile workstations and edge-based large models. Featuring the Zen 5 CPU and RDNA 3.5 GPU architectures, it delivers 16 cores, 32 threads, a maximum clock speed of 5.1 GHz, 40 compute units, and a 50 TOPS NPU. The CPU performance surpasses competitors by several times, while its AI performance eclipses NVIDIA’s RTX 4090 with lower power consumption. Expected to launch in Q1 and Q2 of 2025, this innovation reshapes AI performance benchmarks in mini PCs. Powerful AI Chip At CES 2025, AMD introduced the Ryzen AI Max "Strix Halo" APU series, designed specifically for AI PCs. The series includes Ryzen AI Max and Ryzen AI Max Pro, further divided into Max+ and standard Max versions, with Max+ representing the pinnacle of specifications. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395, first launched by GMKtec, is the flagship of this series, boasting exceptional architectural precision. Strix Halo Platform Overview The Strix Halo platform integrates Zen 5 CPU and RDNA 3.5 GPU architectures with advanced chiplet packaging technology to achieve outstanding performance. Each Zen 5 CPU core operates independently on CCDs, providing 16 powerful cores across two CCDs. The GPU offers up to 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units. The platform also features LPDDR5x memory, delivering up to 256GB/s bandwidth, and incorporates a 50 TOPS "XDNA 2" NPU, enabling industry-leading AI performance for Windows 11 AI+ PCs. With this groundbreaking product, GMKtec secures a strong competitive edge in the mini PC performance race. Product Lineup and Specifications The AMD Ryzen AI Max "Strix Halo" series comprises four APUs, each available in standard and Pro versions: Ryzen AI Max+ 395 : 16 cores, 32 threads, up to 5.1 GHz, 80MB cache, 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units (Radeon 8060S), cTDP 45-120W. Ryzen AI Max 390 : 12 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.0 GHz, 76MB cache, 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units (Radeon 8060S), cTDP 45-120W. Ryzen AI Max 385 : 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.0 GHz, 40MB cache, 32 RDNA 3.5 compute units (Radeon 8050S), cTDP 45-120W. Ryzen AI Max Pro 380 : 6 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.9 GHz, 22MB cache, 16 RDNA 3.5 compute units (Radeon 8040S), cTDP 45-120W. Performance Highlights The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 demonstrates unrivaled performance. Its CPU outperforms the Intel Lunar Lake “Core Ultra 9 288V” by up to 3x and averages 2.6x higher performance. Graphics performance also excels, with improvements of up to 158%. In AI performance, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is the world's first Windows 11 AI+ PC APU to support 70B LLM. In LM Studio AI testing, its performance is 2.2x higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, with significantly lower power consumption. Additionally, in Vulkan API testing, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 achieved an impressive 67,004 score, surpassing the GeForce RTX 3050. Despite being an early-stage sample on an evaluation platform with drivers yet to be optimized, its final performance is expected to improve significantly, setting a new benchmark for mini PC performance. Discover GMKtec EVO-X1 For those seeking ultimate performance, the GMKtec EVO-X1 mini PC is a must-have. Powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370 processor, this AI-forward model offers exceptional performance, making cutting-edge technology easily accessible. Pioneering the Future of Mini PCs As a global leader in AI mini PCs, GMKtec drives product development with its ALL IN AI strategy. The AMD Strix Halo and Ryzen AI Max series APUs are set to launch in Q1 and Q2 of 2025, bringing unique advantages to mobile workstations and edge-based AI models. By being the first to launch the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, GMKtec gains a significant market advantage, attracting users and laying a strong foundation for future product promotion and sales. This innovation injects new vitality into the mini PC industry, ushering in a new era of development and excellence.

GMKtec: A Global Leader in AI Mini PCs Unveils the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395

· GMKtec · News Blog Post 2024

Recently, GMKtec announced its collaboration with AMD, launching the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 worldwide. This processor boasts unique advantages for mobile workstations and edge-based large models. Featuring the Zen 5 CPU and RDNA 3.5 GPU architectures, it delivers 16 cores, 32 threads, a maximum clock speed of 5.1 GHz, 40 compute units, and a 50 TOPS NPU. The CPU performance surpasses competitors by several times, while its AI performance eclipses NVIDIA’s RTX 4090 with lower power consumption. Expected to launch in Q1 and Q2 of 2025, this innovation reshapes AI performance benchmarks in mini PCs.

Powerful AI Chip

At CES 2025, AMD introduced the Ryzen AI Max "Strix Halo" APU series, designed specifically for AI PCs. The series includes Ryzen AI Max and Ryzen AI Max Pro, further divided into Max+ and standard Max versions, with Max+ representing the pinnacle of specifications. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395, first launched by GMKtec, is the flagship of this series, boasting exceptional architectural precision.

Strix Halo Platform Overview

The Strix Halo platform integrates Zen 5 CPU and RDNA 3.5 GPU architectures with advanced chiplet packaging technology to achieve outstanding performance. Each Zen 5 CPU core operates independently on CCDs, providing 16 powerful cores across two CCDs. The GPU offers up to 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units.

The platform also features LPDDR5x memory, delivering up to 256GB/s bandwidth, and incorporates a 50 TOPS "XDNA 2" NPU, enabling industry-leading AI performance for Windows 11 AI+ PCs. With this groundbreaking product, GMKtec secures a strong competitive edge in the mini PC performance race.

Product Lineup and Specifications

The AMD Ryzen AI Max "Strix Halo" series comprises four APUs, each available in standard and Pro versions:

Ryzen AI Max+ 395: 16 cores, 32 threads, up to 5.1 GHz, 80MB cache, 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units (Radeon 8060S), cTDP 45-120W.
Ryzen AI Max 390: 12 cores, 24 threads, up to 5.0 GHz, 76MB cache, 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units (Radeon 8060S), cTDP 45-120W.
Ryzen AI Max 385: 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.0 GHz, 40MB cache, 32 RDNA 3.5 compute units (Radeon 8050S), cTDP 45-120W.
Ryzen AI Max Pro 380: 6 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.9 GHz, 22MB cache, 16 RDNA 3.5 compute units (Radeon 8040S), cTDP 45-120W.

Performance Highlights

The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 demonstrates unrivaled performance. Its CPU outperforms the Intel Lunar Lake “Core Ultra 9 288V” by up to 3x and averages 2.6x higher performance. Graphics performance also excels, with improvements of up to 158%.

In AI performance, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is the world's first Windows 11 AI+ PC APU to support 70B LLM. In LM Studio AI testing, its performance is 2.2x higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, with significantly lower power consumption.

Additionally, in Vulkan API testing, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 achieved an impressive 67,004 score, surpassing the GeForce RTX 3050. Despite being an early-stage sample on an evaluation platform with drivers yet to be optimized, its final performance is expected to improve significantly, setting a new benchmark for mini PC performance.

Discover GMKtec EVO-X1

For those seeking ultimate performance, the GMKtec EVO-X1 mini PC is a must-have. Powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370 processor, this AI-forward model offers exceptional performance, making cutting-edge technology easily accessible.

Pioneering the Future of Mini PCs

As a global leader in AI mini PCs, GMKtec drives product development with its ALL IN AI strategy. The AMD Strix Halo and Ryzen AI Max series APUs are set to launch in Q1 and Q2 of 2025, bringing unique advantages to mobile workstations and edge-based AI models. By being the first to launch the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, GMKtec gains a significant market advantage, attracting users and laying a strong foundation for future product promotion and sales. This innovation injects new vitality into the mini PC industry, ushering in a new era of development and excellence.