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Framework Desktop Gets AMD's Ultra-Fast Ryzen Max+ Pro
29 Sep
Summary
- Framework's new desktop features AMD's Ryzen Max+ Pro 495 chip.
- The chip is designed for AI tasks and supports up to 192GB unified memory.
- New AMD devices, including HP's ZBook, enter the AI hardware market.
Framework is set to launch a new iteration of its desktop PC, featuring AMD's powerful Ryzen Max+ Pro 495 processor. This chip is specifically engineered for artificial intelligence tasks and supports a substantial 192GB of unified memory, though this RAM cannot be upgraded by the user. This advanced processor is also appearing in business-focused devices such as the HP ZBook Ultra G3a, highlighting a growing trend in AI-ready hardware.
The Framework Desktop maintains its modular mini-ITX design and will be available with either Windows 11 or Fedora Linux preinstalled. While pricing details are still emerging, other AMD Gorgon Halo-equipped machines, like the GMKtec EVO-X5 Pro mini PC, are priced significantly high, reaching $6,800. Competitors like Apple's Mac Studio with its M5 Ultra chip also command premium prices, starting at $5,500 and escalating with more configuration options. The upcoming Lenovo ThinkCentre X Ultra mini PC is also expected to be costly, potentially around $3,669 in November.
