GMKtec EVO-X5 Pro official with Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495, IFA debut set for September 5
GMKtec has officially confirmed the EVO-X5 Pro, a compact mini-PC powered by AMD's latest Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 processor, with its global debut scheduled for IFA Berlin on September 5. The announcement follows a brief period of uncertainty after VideoCardz reported the system based on Geekbench data, prompting GMKtec to request a temporary removal of the initial report due to an embargo. Despite this, the company has since published its own post explicitly naming the device and the chip, setting the stage for a formal presentation in Berlin that concludes just 30 minutes before the official embargo lift.
From Leak to Official Announcement
The EVO-X5 Pro was first spotted in the Geekbench database less than two weeks prior to this confirmation, where it was listed simply as the EVO-X5. GMKtec has now clarified the retail name, adding the "Pro" suffix. The company had not publicly announced the system at the time of the initial leak but has since engaged with media outlets like VideoCardz. While GMKtec asked for the original report to be removed citing an embargo, the news outlet noted that the official embargo is scheduled to lift on September 5 at 8:00 AM PDT (17:00 CEST). The advertised presentation in Berlin runs from 15:30 to 16:30 CEST, meaning the event ends before the embargo officially lifts, a scheduling nuance that suggests GMKtec may have been aware of the timing constraints.
Under the Hood: Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495
The core of this mini-PC is AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495, codenamed Gorgon Halo. This processor features a significant leap in architecture, packing 16 Zen 5 cores and 32 threads. For users interested in AI workloads, the chip includes an XDNA 2 NPU rated at up to 55 TOPS, making it suitable for local inference tasks. On the graphics front, it integrates Radeon 8065S graphics with 40 Compute Units, providing integrated GPU performance without the need for a discrete card in this form factor.
Memory and Specifications
The tested system configuration revealed around 128GB of memory, likely utilizing LPDDR5X-8533, which is the standard supported by the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495. AMD officially supports up to 192GB of this high-speed memory with this processor, indicating that the EVO-X5 Pro could be configured with even higher capacities depending on market demand and component availability.
What We Don't Know Yet
Despite the official confirmation, GMKtec has not yet disclosed the full specifications, pricing, or specific configuration options for the EVO-X5 Pro. The addition of the "Pro" to the name raises questions about whether there will be a non-Pro variant of the EVO-X5 in the future or if this is simply the final retail naming convention. Until the embargo lifts on September 5, details regarding thermal solutions, connectivity options beyond the confirmed processor specs, and the final price point remain under wraps.
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