We have one more Zen 5-based mini PC, but this time it’s the Gorgon Point system, delivering high memory and storage capacity.
GMKtec Launches EVO-X1 Pro Mini PC, Powered by Ryzen AI 9 HX 470; Will Feature OCulink Port for External GPUs
Popular mini PC maker GMKtec is constantly expanding its catalog with newer mini PCs. The company has introduced its first-ever Gorgon Point mini PC called the EVO-X1 Pro mini PC, which uses the latest Zen 5 Refresh SoC for powerful computing performance. The EVO-X1 Pro utilizes the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 CPU, which offers 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture and can boost up to 5.2 GHz.
The mini PC can deliver a good 86 TOPS of AI power, as it features a newer NPU that delivers 55 TOPS of AI performance. Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 carries over the same Radeon 890m integrated graphics as its predecessor, which is sufficient for playing games and handling intensive graphical workloads without a discrete GPU. However, the EVO-X1 Pro has the OCulink interface to add an external graphics card to boost performance easily.
If you pay close attention to its design, it’s pretty much identical to the EVO-X1 AI mini PC that uses the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Both are similar in many areas, but the EVO-X1 Pro offers more options when it comes to configuration and connectivity. The mini PC offers GMKtec Claw out of the box, which is the company’s proprietary AI ecosystem that supports a wide range of AI agents and local AI applications.
For connectivity, you will find multiple USB Type-A ports at both the rear and front I/O, one USB 4.0 port, 1x OCulink, and a 3.5mm audio jack for an external audio device. This time, users will get the latest WiFi 7 for wireless internet, Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless peripherals, and dual 2.5 G LAN for fast wired internet connectivity.
It appears that GMKtec doesn’t have any plans to offer a 32 GB RAM configuration for the mini PC. The EVO-X1 Pro starts at 64 GB RAM and 1 TB storage, but also offers a 64 GB + 2 TB option for enthusiasts. The 64 GB + 1 TB configuration is priced at $1,599, while the one with 2 TB storage will cost $1,769.
The mini PC is available for purchase from the official website and GMKtec is offering a $20 discount, which will end on August 15.
News Source: GMKtec
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