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GMKtec EVO-X2 (128GB) vs Minisforum MS-01
Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — GMKtec EVO-X2 (128GB) against Minisforum MS-01, side by side.
Cheaper to start
Minisforum MS-01
Starts about $2,951 lower.
Rated higher
Minisforum MS-01
8.5 vs 8.0 on our design scale.
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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
- expandable—
- form_factor—
Minisforum MS-01
Expandable mini-PC in the same memory bracket as the mid tier of this index. Its distinguishing trait against closed unified-memory systems is serviceability: RAM and storage are user-upgradeable, which extends the useful life of the machine as local models grow.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- Dual 10GbE networking ports
- PCIe x8 slot for hardware expansion
- Robust cooling for a 1L chassis
Cons
- Limited to half-height single-slot GPUs
- External power brick is bulky
Specifications
- chip—
- tiermid
- example_models—
- tokens_per_second—
- unified_memory_gb—
- expandable
- form_factormini-pc