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Mini PC Wows With Console-Like Design
13 Oct
Summary
- The EVO-X3 boasts a compact, upright design reminiscent of a game console.
- It features an AMD Ryzen AI Max 395 processor with 16 cores and 32 threads.
- The mini PC offers substantial 128GB LPDDR5X memory, though it is soldered.
The EVO-X3 mini PC presents a unique design that deviates from typical flat mini PCs, instead resembling a compact game console. Its dark gray metal casing stands upright on a wide base, measuring 13.89 × 7.32 × 1.61 inches, with the stand adding height to 14.17 inches. This vertical orientation optimizes floor space while offering a visually distinctive aesthetic, particularly with its green lid and matching power button, making it stand out in conventional office environments.
Built with high price points in mind, the EVO-X3 showcases premium build quality. The metal surfaces are rigid, gaps are uniform, and the base is secure, demonstrating a lack of sharp edges. Large ventilation openings on the sides and top ensure adequate airflow, though space around the case is recommended. Ports are located on the front and rear edges, which helps manage cables but can make rear ports less accessible for frequent use.
Internally, the EVO-X3 is powered by AMD's Ryzen AI Max 395, a Zen 5 CPU with 16 cores and 32 threads, clocked up to 5.1GHz. It shares memory with the Radeon 8060S GPU, featuring 40 compute units based on RDNA 3.5. An XDNA 2 NPU adds 50 TOPS, with GMKtec quoting a combined 126 TOPS for the CPU, GPU, and NPU. While the memory capacity is a generous 128GB of LPDDR5X, it is soldered directly to the circuit board, preventing future upgrades or replacements. The primary visual drawback is the bulky external 230-watt power supply, which somewhat contrasts with the device's otherwise slim profile.
