As AMD announced at CES 2026 its plans to launch desktop Ryzen AI 400 processors and the Ryzen AI Halo desktop AI supercomputing platform in Q2 2026, the immense potential of the desktop AI supercomputing market has once again been strongly validated by an industry giant.
Behind the rapid rise of this category lies the forward-looking innovation of GMKtec.
Back in March 2025, GMKtec introduced the EVO-X2, the world’s first AI 395 desktop AI supercomputer, officially ushering in a new era of local AI computing. Through continuous technological investment and proven market success in the desktop AI supercomputing space, GMKtec was the first to validate both user value and technical feasibility of this emerging category—paving the way for AMD to further focus on this segment and accelerate product deployment.
As the pioneer and leader of desktop AI supercomputing, GMKtec has not only earned AMD’s recognition through real-world results, but has also firmly established its industry-leading position.
AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su Unveils the Ryzen AI Halo Desktop AI Supercomputer at CES 2026
AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su Showcases the GMKtec EVO-X2 Desktop AI Supercomputer at CES 2026
1. A Category First: Local Deployment of a 235B-Parameter Qwen MoE Model
As the world’s first desktop AI supercomputer powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, the GMKtec EVO-X2 has redefined the performance ceiling of compact supercomputing since its debut in March 2025. Its groundbreaking combination of compact form factor + extreme AI power sets a new benchmark for mini supercomputers.
The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor is built on the advanced Zen 5 architecture, featuring 16 cores and 32 threads, with boost frequencies up to 5.1GHz. Paired with a Radeon 8060S integrated GPU equipped with 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units, the system delivers up to 126 TOPS of heterogeneous computing performance across CPU + GPU + NPU.
This makes EVO-X2 the world’s first Windows 11 AI+ PC APU capable of supporting 70B large language models. In real-world benchmarks using LM Studio, EVO-X2 achieved AI performance 2.2× higher than NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, while consuming significantly less power—perfectly balancing high-performance AI workloads with energy efficiency.
2. Powerful Local AI Computing at Desktop Scale
At the exhibition site, GMKtec EVO-X2 successfully demonstrated local inference of a 235B-parameter large language model. Traditionally, models of this scale require expensive enterprise servers or high-end discrete GPUs. EVO-X2, however, leverages its optimized hardware architecture and AMD’s powerful processing platform to bring low-latency, high-privacy AI inference directly to desktop-class devices.
From advanced natural language processing and image recognition to AI-generated art, EVO-X2 handles demanding workloads smoothly—clearly demonstrating the practical value of mini AI supercomputing centers in professional environments. This real-world validation has also provided AMD with critical market proof for its continued expansion into the mini supercomputing ecosystem.
3. Optimized for the AMD ROCm Development Ecosystem
Leveraging deep technical collaboration with AMD, GMKtec EVO-X2 continues to enhance its platform with a strong focus on AMD ROCm ecosystem compatibility. As AMD’s core software stack for AI workloads, ROCm now supports both Windows and Linux, offering significant advantages in local AI deployment and compute acceleration.
By optimizing ROCm compatibility, EVO-X2 delivers developers a more efficient and accessible toolchain—from preinstalled AI applications and models, to dual-OS support (Windows 11 Pro and Ubuntu 24.04.3), and extensive connectivity options including dual USB4 ports, HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4, and 2.5GbE Ethernet. This comprehensive design significantly lowers the barrier for AI agent development, enabling rapid deployment of intelligent applications across multiple domains.
4. Local AI, Zero Data Leakage
As AI agents emerge as a major industry inflection point, GMKtec EVO-X2 is positioned to become a core hardware platform for agent development—thanks to its powerful desktop AI supercomputing capabilities and robust development support.
Whether deploying hundreds-of-billions-parameter models locally, or building customized AI agents for office automation, financial processing, and professional creative workflows, EVO-X2 delivers stable, efficient, and secure hardware performance.
Echoing AMD’s emphasis on an “out-of-the-box” AI experience with Ryzen AI Halo systems, EVO-X2 has already achieved this goal—backed by earlier market adoption and user validation—setting a new benchmark for high-performance, high-usability mini AI supercomputers.
About GMKtec (Shenzhen GMKtec Technology Co., Ltd.)
GMKtec is a national high-tech enterprise specializing in the integrated R&D, manufacturing, and global sales of desktop AI supercomputing centers, mini PCs, and intelligent terminal products. Recognized as a “Specialized and Innovative Enterprise” and a “New-Quality Productivity Enterprise”, the GMKtec brand has been awarded the title of “Shenzhen Well-Known Brand”, alongside leading technology brands such as Huawei and DJI—reinforcing Shenzhen’s innovation-driven technology ecosystem.
In 2025, GMKtec received the Platinum Award (highest honor) at the American Design Award, as well as the Gold Award at the French Design Award—marking the first time a Chinese desktop AI supercomputer received such international recognition.
Today, GMKtec has established a fully integrated global operation encompassing independent R&D, in-house manufacturing, proprietary branding, and worldwide distribution, securing a leading position in the global mini PC industry. The company was also the first to introduce the concept of the Desktop AI Supercomputing Center, driving a new direction for the industry.
GMKtec’s team consists of highly specialized professionals with over 20 years of experience in electronics design, manufacturing, and brand marketing. Through strategic partnerships with Intel, Microsoft, and AMD, GMKtec continues to drive technological innovation and industry advancement.
The GMKtec Longhua Industrial Base, operational since 2019, provides full-chain capabilities including R&D, operations, testing, warehousing, and global logistics—laying a solid foundation for enhanced consumer experiences worldwide.
GMKtec products are now sold in 70+ countries, with authorized distributors and service networks in over 35 countries, consistently ranking among the top three brands on major cross-border e-commerce platforms. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio including desktop AI supercomputing centers, mini PCs, portable GPUs, and home & business NAS solutions.
