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GMKtec EVO-X5 Pro Launches with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and 192 GB RAM

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GMKtec today officially launched the EVO-X5 Pro, a flagship desktop AI supercomputer built for the emerging Agentic PC era. Powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and equipped with up to 192 GB of LPDDR5X-8533 unified memory, the EVO-X5 Pro combines large-scale local AI computing, enterprise-grade management, and high-speed connectivity in a compact desktop platform. Originally designed to support 300B-parameter local AI models, the EVO-X5 Pro has achieved a new development breakthrough through GMKtec's latest engineering tuning and optimization, now supporting fully offline LLM inference with up to 320 billion parameters, with the appropriate model, software, quantization, and system configuration.

The EVO-X5 Pro was first unveiled at IFA 2026 in Berlin, where GMKtec demonstrated its large-scale local AI capabilities. The IFA launch also highlighted the growing strategic relationship between GMKtec and AMD, with Michael Nordquist, Vice President of Client Business at AMD, joining the event to celebrate the product debut and reaffirm the companies' shared vision for the future of edge AI. The EVO-X5 Pro also received the PCWELT Best of IFA 2026 and Smart Zone BEST OF IFA 2026 Innovation Award.

Built for Large-Scale Local AIAt its core, the EVO-X5 Pro features the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495, with 16 Zen 5 CPU cores, 32 threads, and boost speeds up to 5.20 GHz, paired with AMD Radeon 8065 S graphics featuring 40 compute units and hardware ray tracing. An integrated AMD XDNA 2 NPU delivers up to 55 TOPS of AI performance. The system supports up to 192 GB of LPDDR5X-8533 unified memory, providing up to 273 GB/s memory bandwidth, with up to 160 GB dynamically allocated as GPU memory.

This large shared-memory architecture is designed to support demanding AI inference, GPU workloads, and professional applications. With the latest development and tuning, the EVO-X5 Pro pushes beyond its original 300B design target to support up to 320B-parameter LLMs fully on-device. Local processing can reduce reliance on cloud infrastructure while providing lower-latency workflows and greater control over sensitive data.

The platform is designed for AI developers, enterprises, research institutions, and professional creators working with private LLMs, local knowledge bases, AI agents, and other compute-intensive workloads. Enterprise-Ready AI Computing Beyond AI performance, the EVO-X5 Pro is built with professional deployment in mind. It integrates AMD DASH, a dedicated TPM 2.0 security chip, and OS-independent out-of-band (OOB) remote management, allowing IT administrators to remotely monitor, maintain, and manage systems across different operating environments.

The platform has also been validated for 24/7 continuous operation, supporting professional and enterprise environments where remote administration and sustained workloads are required. High-Speed Connectivity and Expandability The EVO-X5 Pro provides connectivity designed for high-bandwidth AI, storage, networking, and multi-system workflows. It features 2× USB4 V2 ports supporting up to 80 Gbps, 2× USB4 ports supporting up to 40 Gbps, and 2× 10Gb E LAN ports.

The system also supports eGPU connectivity and multi-system clustering, enabling users to expand computing resources for more demanding workloads. Storage can be configured up to 24 TB, while display output supports up to 8K. A vapor chamber and triple-fan cooling system are designed to maintain stable performance under sustained workloads, while the CNC-machined all-metal chassis provides a premium desktop form factor.

Pricing and Availability The GMKtec EVO-X5 Pro officially launches on September 28, 2026, at 12:00 AM PDT, priced at $6,799 for the 192 GB RAM + 2 TB NVMe SSD variant; and $7,099 for the 192 GB RAM + 4 TB NVMe SSD variant.