GMKtec EVO-X3 Mini PC Features Ryzen AI MAX+ 395, Upgrades Planned
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IN SHORT
GMKtec is releasing the EVO-X3 Mini PC, featuring the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 chip and planned upgrades to the Ryzen AI MAX+ 495. The device includes OCuLink, Wi-Fi 7, and dual PCIe 4.0. Meanwhile, V-Color has launched new 2TB DDR5 MRDIMM kits and optimized memory modules for AMD EXPO ULL up to 6000 MT/s CL26. Intel has also introduced two new Raptor Lake mobile processors, the Core 7 230H and Core 5 205H, which notably lack integrated graphics.
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Key Numbers
2TBV-Color DDR5 MRDIMM capacity
6000 MT/sV-Color DDR5 memory speed
CL26V-Color DDR5 memory timings
Who's Involved
GMKtec
Unveiling the EVO-X3 Mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 chip
AMD
Provider of Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 and 495 chips for GMKtec Mini PC
V-Color
Launching new XOT1 DDR5 memory kits and redesigned OLED modules
Intel
Releasing new Raptor Lake mobile processors without integrated graphics
AMD EXPO ULL
Optimization standard for V-Color DDR5 memory modules
Key facts
GMKtec is releasing the EVO-X3 Mini PC.
The EVO-X3 Mini PC will feature the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 chip.
GMKtec plans to upgrade the EVO-X3 to the Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 later this year.
The EVO-X3 will include OCuLink, Wi-Fi 7, and dual PCIe 4.0.
V-Color has launched new XOT1 DDR5 memory kits.
V-Color offers 2TB DDR5 MRDIMM kits.
V-Color memory modules are optimized for AMD EXPO ULL.
V-Color memory achieves speeds up to 6000 MT/s CL26.
V-Color redesigned its OLED memory modules for a slimmer aesthetic.
Intel has released new Raptor Lake mobile processors.
The new Intel processors are the Core 7 230H and Core 5 205H.
These Intel processors lack integrated graphics.
GMKtec is preparing to launch its EVO-X3 Mini PC, an updated version of its EVO-X2 model. The new Mini PC will be powered by the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 chip. GMKtec plans a further upgrade for the EVO-X3 later this year, introducing the Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 processor. The EVO-X3 will also feature OCuLink connectivity, Wi-Fi 7 support, and dual PCIe 4.0 interfaces.
In the memory market, V-Color has unveiled new XOT1 DDR5 memory kits. These kits include 2TB MRDIMM options. Additionally, V-Color is offering modules optimized for AMD EXPO ULL, achieving speeds of up to 6000 MT/s with CL26 timings. The company has also redesigned its OLED memory modules, presenting them with a slimmer and sleeker aesthetic.
Separately, Intel has released two new mobile processors from its Raptor Lake family: the Core 7 230H and the Core 5 205H. A significant characteristic of these new chips is their complete absence of integrated graphics, a feature that is typically included in Intel's mobile CPU offerings. This move suggests a potential shift in Intel's mobile processor strategy, catering to specific use cases where discrete graphics are prioritized.
↳ Why This Matters
GMKtec is preparing to launch its EVO-X3 Mini PC, an updated version of its EVO-X2 model. The new Mini PC will be powered by the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 chip. GMKtec plans a further upgrade for the EVO-X3 later this year, introducing the Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 processor. The EVO-X3 will also feature OCuLink connectivity, Wi-Fi 7 support, and dual PCIe 4.0 interfaces.
Frequently asked questions
The GMKtec EVO-X3 is currently powered by the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 chip. A future upgrade will bring the Ryzen AI MAX+ 495.
The EVO-X3 includes OCuLink, Wi-Fi 7, and dual PCIe 4.0 slots.
GMKtec positions the EVO-X3 as a competitor to the NVIDIA DGX Spark, offering a similar performance profile at a lower price point.
What Happens Next
01GMKtec to release the Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 upgrade for the EVO-X3 later this year.
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