Recommended in AMD CEO Lisa Su’s Keynote, Ushering in a New Era of Desktop AI Supercomputing
[Las Vegas, January 5, 2026] — CES 2026, the world’s premier consumer electronics event, officially opened today in Las Vegas. GMKtec, a leading brand in the mini PC segment, made a high-profile appearance at the AMD booth with its flagship AI mini PC, the EVO-X2. Powered by the all-new AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 processor, EVO-X2 delivers up to 126 TOPS of heterogeneous AI performance and enables smooth local execution of ultra-large models with up to 235 billion parameters, redefining performance benchmarks for desktop-class AI computing and emerging as a standout AI PC at CES 2026.
AMD CEO Lisa Su’s CES 2026 Keynote
GMKtec EVO-X2 showcased behind the keynote stage as a desktop AI supercomputing platform
At CES 2026, AMD centered its showcase around the theme “AI-Native · An Intelligent, Connected Future,” unveiling its next-generation AI processors and ecosystem innovations for both consumer and professional markets. As a reference-class implementation of the Ryzen™ AI Max+ platform, the GMKtec EVO-X2 stood out as a key embodiment of AMD’s AI ecosystem strategy. With its compact form factor, exceptional compute density, and broad compatibility, EVO-X2 demonstrated the latest breakthroughs in edge AI computing to a global audience.
Flagship Performance: A New Benchmark for Windows 11 AI+ PCs
As the world’s first Windows 11 AI+ PC mini PC powered by the AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 APU, the GMKtec EVO-X2 delivers truly remarkable performance. Built on AMD’s advanced Zen 5 architecture, the processor features 16 cores and 32 threads, with boost frequencies up to 5.1GHz and 80MB of cache, enabling highly efficient multitasking.
On the graphics side, EVO-X2 integrates Radeon™ 8060S Graphics based on the RDNA™ 3.5 architecture, featuring 40 compute units clocked up to 2.9GHz. Compared to the previous generation, graphics performance improves by up to 158%, allowing smooth gameplay of AAA titles such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Black Myth: Wukong at 1080p ultra settings.
Even more notably, the processor includes a 50 TOPS XDNA™ 2 NPU, enabling coordinated acceleration across CPU + GPU + NPU for a total of 126 TOPS of heterogeneous AI compute. In LM Studio benchmarks, EVO-X2 demonstrates up to 2.2× higher AI performance than NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, delivering exceptional power for local AI workloads.
Local Large Language Models: Redefining Edge AI Capabilities
In real-world on-device AI applications, GMKtec EVO-X2 showcases disruptive capabilities. With support for up to 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000 unified memory and AMD Variable Graphics Memory (VGM) technology, users can allocate up to 96GB as VRAM, enabling smooth local deployment and inference of ultra-large models such as Qwen3-235B and DeepSeek 70B.
At CES, GMKtec set up an immersive hands-on experience area where visitors could directly experience EVO-X2 in offline intelligent Q&A, batch document processing, and personalized knowledge base scenarios. With no internet connection required and all data processed and stored locally, EVO-X2’s low-latency response and data privacy advantages earned high praise from developers and enterprise users alike.
Industrial Design, Cooling, and Expansion Without Compromise
EVO-X2 continues GMKtec’s minimalist industrial design language, featuring a recycled aluminum chassis with anodized finishing for a premium feel and enhanced sustainability. Measuring just 186 × 77 × 192 mm, it seamlessly fits into office, creative, gaming, and professional environments.
For thermal management, EVO-X2 is equipped with the “Arctic Ocean” cooling system, combining dual turbo fans, a VC vapor chamber, and three large heat pipes, enabling stable operation at up to 140W peak power under heavy AI training or AAA gaming loads.
Connectivity is equally comprehensive, including:
2 × USB4 (40Gbps)
3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort 1.4
2.5Gb Ethernet
SD 4.0 card reader
The system supports quad-display 4K@144Hz or 8K@120Hz output, alongside Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, meeting the demands of professional creation and multi-display productivity.
For storage expansion, dual PCIe 4.0 ×4 M.2 slots support up to 8TB per drive, allowing a total of 16TB of high-speed storage, ideal for large AI datasets and creative assets.
Executive Statements
A GMKtec representative stated:
“Our collaboration with AMD at CES 2026 highlights GMKtec’s technical strength in the AI mini PC space. EVO-X2 breaks the traditional perception of performance limits in compact systems, delivering high-end AI compute power in a small form factor. Moving forward, GMKtec will continue to deepen its partnership with AMD and leverage the ROCm developer ecosystem to accelerate the adoption of AI-native applications and bring secure, efficient local AI computing to more users.”
AMD added:
“GMKtec EVO-X2 fully unlocks the potential of the Ryzen™ AI Max+ platform and serves as an excellent example of innovation in AI PC form factors. Our close collaboration will accelerate the adoption of AI technology across consumer desktop platforms and foster a thriving edge AI ecosystem.”
Availability and On-Site Experience
GMKtec EVO-X2 is now officially available in multiple global markets. During CES 2026 (January 5–9), attendees can experience this flagship AI mini PC up close and witness the combined power of local large language model inference and high-performance graphics processing.
CES 2026 show floor highlights – live photos
Built-In Local AI Models: Ready Out of the Box
GMKtec EVO-X2 comes with built-in local AI models, enabling instant, offline use without reliance on the cloud. Featuring a local knowledge base, it supports personalized content storage and retrieval while ensuring sensitive data remains securely on-device. Its compact design adapts effortlessly to multiple scenarios, delivering efficient and private AI experiences for offline Q&A and document processing.
Built-in LLaMA 109B model (128GB version)
Supports Qwen3-235B and DeepSeek 70B models (128GB version)
Powered by the AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 processor, EVO-X2 integrates a 50 TOPS XDNA™ 2 NPU and supports up to 128GB of unified memory, with up to 96GB configurable as VRAM. Through customized memory scheduling and deep quantization optimizations, EVO-X2 enables smooth local execution of full-scale Qwen3-235B, as well as successful deployment of DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B models.
128GB Version – Local AI Capability Chart
Endorsements & Recognition
AMD CEO Lisa Su’s personal signature on GMKtec EVO-X2
Official recommendation from AMD
Endorsed by Ji Chaohui, Vice President of Marketing, AMD Greater China
About GMKtec
GMKtec is a national high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D, manufacturing, and global sales of desktop AI supercomputing centers, mini PCs, and intelligent computing terminals. The GMKtec brand has been recognized as a “Shenzhen Famous Brand”, alongside industry leaders such as Huawei and DJI, reinforcing Shenzhen’s innovation-driven technology ecosystem.
In 2025, GMKtec received the Platinum Award at the American Design Award and the Gold Award at the French Design Award, marking the first time a Chinese desktop AI supercomputing product achieved such honors. GMKtec has established a fully integrated global operation encompassing independent R&D, in-house manufacturing, proprietary branding, and worldwide sales, securing a leading position in the global mini PC market.
With a team of industry experts boasting over 20 years of experience in electronics design, production, and brand marketing, GMKtec maintains strategic partnerships with AMD, Intel, Microsoft, and other technology leaders to drive innovation and industry advancement. Its Longhua industrial base, operational since 2019, supports the full product lifecycle from development and testing to logistics and global distribution.
Today, GMKtec products are sold in over 70 countries, with authorized distributors and service networks in more than 35 markets, consistently ranking among the top brands on major cross-border e-commerce platforms. GMKtec continues to deliver high-quality desktop AI supercomputing centers, mini PCs, portable GPUs, and home & business NAS solutions to users worldwide.
