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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.
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
- processorAMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395, 16 cores / 32 threads, up to 5.1GHz
- tierenthusiast
- ai_npuBased on AMD XDNA 2 architecture; AI TOPS performance varies by application, model, and settings
- audio3.5mm headphone / audio jack ×1
- bluetoothBluetooth 5.4
- chipAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
- cores—
- dimensionsApproximately 186 × 77 × 192 mm
- display_outputHDMI 2.1 ×1, DisplayPort 1.4 ×1, USB4 ×2, supports up to 8K@60Hz display output, actual output depends on display, cables, and settings
- displayportDisplayPort 1.4 ×1, up to 8K@60Hz
- example_modelsLlama 3.3 70B, Mistral Small 3.1
- expandable—
- form_factor—
- graphics—
- hdmiHDMI 2.1 ×1, up to 8K@60Hz
- heat_dissipation—
- max_clock_speed—
- memory128GB LPDDR5X 8000MHz
- memory_capacity128GB LPDDR5X
- memory_formOnboard LPDDR5X, typically not user-upgradeable
- memory_speed8000MHz
- nameGMKtec EVO-X2 AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 128GB RAM + 2TB SSD Windows 11 Pro Mini PC 2 years warranty (CS-GEVOX2)
- network_chip—
- network_ports—
- operating_systemWindows 11 Pro
- pl1_power_consumption—
- pl2_power_consumption—
- preloaded_storage2TB M.2 2280 SSD
- sd_card_readerSome official / retail data indicates SD Card Reader, actual shipping version varies
- skuCS-GEVOX2
- storage2TB M.2 2280 SSD; up to 2 M.2 2280 slots for expansion, actual capacity depends on SKU and hardware support
- storage_expansionUp to 2 M.2 2280 slots; expansion limit depends on actual unit and manufacturer data
- tokens_per_second15-25
- unified_memory_gb128
- usb_aUSB 3.2 ×3, USB 2.0 ×2
- usb_ports—
- warranty2 years
- wired_network2.5G LAN ×1
- wireless_networkWi-Fi 7
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
- processorIntel Core i9-13900H
- tiermid
- ai_npu—
- audio—
- bluetooth—
- chip—
- cores14 cores and 20 threads
- dimensions—
- display_output—
- displayport—
- example_models—
- expandabletrue
- form_factormini-pc
- graphics96EU Torch core
- hdmi—
- heat_dissipationMetal body construction, large heat dissipation module, independent heat sinks for 10GbE interfaces
- max_clock_speed5.4GHz
- memory—
- memory_capacity—
- memory_form—
- memory_speed—
- name—
- network_chipIntel X710 for 10GbE, i226 for 2.5G
- network_portsDual 10GbE, two 2.5G (one with vPro)
- operating_system—
- pl1_power_consumption60W
- pl2_power_consumption80W
- preloaded_storage—
- sd_card_reader—
- sku—
- storage—
- storage_expansion—
- tokens_per_second—
- unified_memory_gb—
- usb_a—
- usb_portsTwo USB4, two USB TYPE-A
- warranty—
- wired_network—
- wireless_network—