Versus Engine
GMKtec EVO-X2 (128GB) vs Mac Mini M4 Pro (64GB)
Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — GMKtec EVO-X2 (128GB) against Mac Mini M4 Pro (64GB), side by side.
Cheaper to start
Mac Mini M4 Pro (64GB)
Starts about $1,501 lower.
Rated higher
Mac Mini M4 Pro (64GB)
9.5 vs 8.0 on our design scale.
Standout
GMKtec EVO-X2 (128GB)
128GB massive memory pool
GMKtec EVO-X2 (128GB)
Enthusiast-tier mini workstation: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with 128 GB of unified memory. Runs Llama 3.3 70B and Mistral Small 3.1 at roughly 15-25 tokens/s — 70B-class models without a discrete GPU, in a small-form-factor chassis.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- 128GB massive memory pool
- Ultra-compact form factor
- Dual NVMe storage slots
Cons
- APU graphics bottleneck token generation speed
- Audible fan noise under sustained load
Specifications
- chipAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
- tierenthusiast
- example_modelsLlama 3.3 70B, Mistral Small 3.1
- tokens_per_second15-25
- unified_memory_gb128
Mac Mini M4 Pro (64GB)
Compact unified-memory system built on the Apple M4 Pro with 64 GB shared between CPU and GPU. Runs Gemma 3 27B and Qwen3 30B-A3B at roughly 35-50 tokens/s while operating near-silently — the mid tier of this index for local AI work.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- 64GB unified memory accessible by GPU
- Near-silent operation at 100% load
- Class-leading performance-per-watt
Cons
- Zero post-purchase upgradeability
- Lacks native CUDA ecosystem support
Specifications
- chipApple M4 Pro
- tiermid
- example_modelsGemma 3 27B, Qwen3 30B-A3B
- tokens_per_second35-50
- unified_memory_gb64