An unannounced GMKtec EVO‑X5 mini‑PC has surfaced in the Geekbench database, powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 processor. The benchmark today confirmed the system and motherboard as EVO‑X5, though GMKtec has yet to issue an official announcement.
The machine is built around the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495, the top‑tier member of AMD’s Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 lineup, codenamed Gorgon Halo. It builds on the Strix Halo architecture, employing the same Zen 5 CPU core and RDNA 3.5 GPU design.
The 495 boasts 16 cores and 32 threads, with boost frequencies reaching 5.2 GHz, and pairs with Radeon 8065S graphics featuring 40 compute units clocked up to 3.0 GHz.
Gorgon Halo lifts the unified memory ceiling to 192 GB LPDDR5X‑8533 from 128 GB on Strix Halo, allowing up to 160 GB to be allocated as graphics memory. AMD lists a configurable TDP range of 45 W to 120 W and an XDNA 2 NPU rated at 55 TOPS. The series was unveiled in May, with OEM partners slated to ship systems in Q3 2026.
The EVO‑X5 sample appears to ship with 128 GB of memory. Geekbench recorded a peak CPU frequency of 5.24 GHz and correctly identified the Radeon 8065S GPU, achieving a Vulkan score of 103,729. The benchmark still labels the processor codename as Strix Halo, whereas AMD officially refers to the PRO 495 as Gorgon Halo.
GMKtec is set to launch the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 in its EVO‑X3 lineup later this year, featuring a striking 192 GB memory configuration that positions the system as a powerhouse for demanding AI workloads.
The recent appearance of the EVO‑X5 suggests the company is also preparing a new machine built around the same Gorgon Halo processor, hinting at an expanded AI‑centric portfolio.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the key specifications of the leaked GMKtec EVO‑X5 mini‑PC?
The EVO‑X5 is powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495, a 16‑core, 32‑thread Zen 5 CPU that can boost up to 5.2 GHz. It features a Radeon 8065S GPU with 40 compute units clocked to 3.0 GHz, supports up to 192 GB of LPDDR5X‑8533 memory (with 160 GB usable as graphics memory), and offers a configurable TDP range of 45 W to 120 W. The system also includes an XDNA 2 NPU rated at 55 TOPS and a Vulkan GPU score of 103,729 as recorded by Geekbench.
When is the official release date for the EVO‑X5 and which OEM partners are expected to ship it?
AMD announced the Gorgon Halo series in May, with OEM partners slated to ship systems in the third quarter of 2026. While GMKtec has not yet issued an official announcement, the leaked sample suggests that the EVO‑X5 will be available to the market sometime in Q3 2026 through its partner channels.
How does the Gorgon Halo architecture improve performance compared to the previous Strix Halo?
Gorgon Halo builds on the Strix Halo architecture but introduces several enhancements: it uses the same Zen 5 CPU core and RDNA 3.5 GPU design but adds a higher unified memory ceiling of 192 GB LPDDR5X‑8533 (up from 128 GB on Strix Halo), allowing more memory to be allocated to graphics. The Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 also offers higher boost frequencies (up to 5.2 GHz) and a more powerful XDNA 2 NPU, resulting in better AI‑centric workloads and overall performance in compact form factors.
News Source: Videocardz
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