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GMKtec EVO-X2 (128GB) vs Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 (Used)
Specs, price and the one trade-off that actually decides it — GMKtec EVO-X2 (128GB) against Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 (Used), side by side.
Cheaper to start
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 (Used)
Starts about $2,900 lower.
Rated higher
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 (Used)
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
- 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
- Boost Clock—
- chipAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
- dimensionsApproximately 186 × 77 × 192 mm
- Display Support / HDCP—
- Display Support / Maximum Digital Resolution—
- Display Support / Multi Monitor—
- Display Support / Standard Display Connectors—
- 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
- Founders Edition Card Dimensions / Length—
- Founders Edition Card Dimensions / Slot—
- Founders Edition Card Dimensions / Width—
- Founders Edition Thermal Power Specs / Graphics Card Power (W)—
- Founders Edition Thermal Power Specs / Maximum GPU Temperature (in C)—
- Founders Edition Thermal Power Specs / Required System Power (W)—
- Founders Edition Thermal Power Specs / Supplementary Power Connectors—
- GPU Engine Specs / Base Clock (GHz)—
- GPU Engine Specs / NVIDIA CUDA ® Cores—
- hdmiHDMI 2.1 ×1, up to 8K@60Hz
- memory128GB LPDDR5X 8000MHz
- Memory Size—
- Memory Specs / Memory Interface Width—
- Memory Specs / Standard Memory Config—
- Memory Type—
- 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)
- operating_systemWindows 11 Pro
- preloaded_storage2TB M.2 2280 SSD
- processorAMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395, 16 cores / 32 threads, up to 5.1GHz
- 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
- Technology Support / CUDA Capability—
- Technology Support / Game Ready Drivers—
- Technology Support / Microsoft DirectX ® 12 Ultimate—
- Technology Support / NVIDIA ® GeForce Experience ™—
- Technology Support / NVIDIA Architecture—
- Technology Support / NVIDIA Broadcast—
- Technology Support / NVIDIA Decoder—
- Technology Support / NVIDIA DLSS—
- Technology Support / NVIDIA Encoder—
- Technology Support / NVIDIA FreeStyle—
- Technology Support / NVIDIA G-SYNC ®—
- Technology Support / NVIDIA GPU Boost ™—
- Technology Support / NVIDIA Highlights—
- Technology Support / NVIDIA NVLink ™ (SLI-Ready)—
- Technology Support / NVIDIA Omniverse—
- Technology Support / NVIDIA Reflex—
- Technology Support / NVIDIA ShadowPlay—
- Technology Support / NVIDIA Studio Drivers—
- Technology Support / PCI Express Gen 4—
- Technology Support / Photo Mode—
- Technology Support / Ray Tracing Cores—
- Technology Support / Resizable BAR—
- Technology Support / Tensor Cores—
- Technology Support / VR Ready—
- Technology Support / Vulkan RT API, OpenGL 4.6—
- tierenthusiast
- tokens_per_second15-25
- unified_memory_gb128
- usb_aUSB 3.2 ×3, USB 2.0 ×2
- warranty2 years
- wired_network2.5G LAN ×1
- wireless_networkWi-Fi 7
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 (Used)
The second-hand market's favourite: 24GB of VRAM around $600, and the basis of most cheap multi-GPU rigs.
Where it wins, where it doesn't
Pros
- 24GB of GDDR6X memory for handling large datasets and complex scenes
- Support for multi-monitor setups with up to four displays
- High boost clock speeds for enhanced performance
Cons
- Requires a high-power supply, 750W or 850W, which can be a limitation for some systems
Specifications
- ai_npu—
- audio—
- bluetooth—
- Boost Clock1.86 GHz | 1.70 GHz
- chip—
- dimensions—
- Display Support / HDCP2.3 | 2.3
- Display Support / Maximum Digital Resolution7680x4320 | 7680x4320
- Display Support / Multi Monitor4 | 4
- Display Support / Standard Display ConnectorsHDMI (2), 3x DisplayPort (3) | HDMI (2), 3x DisplayPort (3)
- display_output—
- displayport—
- example_models—
- Founders Edition Card Dimensions / Length12.3" (313 mm) | 12.3" (313 mm)
- Founders Edition Card Dimensions / Slot3-Slot | 3-Slot
- Founders Edition Card Dimensions / Width5.4" (138 mm) | 5.4" (138 mm)
- Founders Edition Thermal Power Specs / Graphics Card Power (W)450 | 350
- Founders Edition Thermal Power Specs / Maximum GPU Temperature (in C)92 | 93
- Founders Edition Thermal Power Specs / Required System Power (W)850 | 750
- Founders Edition Thermal Power Specs / Supplementary Power Connectors3x PCIe 8-pin cables (adapter in box) OR 450W or greater PCIe Gen 5 cable | 2x PCIe 8-pin (adapter to 1x 12-pin included)
- GPU Engine Specs / Base Clock (GHz)1.56 | 1.40
- GPU Engine Specs / NVIDIA CUDA ® Cores10752 | 10496
- hdmi—
- memory—
- Memory Size24 GB | 24 GB
- Memory Specs / Memory Interface Width384-bit | 384-bit
- Memory Specs / Standard Memory Config24 GB GDDR6X | 24 GB GDDR6X
- Memory TypeGDDR6X | GDDR6X
- memory_capacity—
- memory_form—
- memory_speed—
- name—
- operating_system—
- preloaded_storage—
- processor—
- sd_card_reader—
- sku—
- storage—
- storage_expansion—
- Technology Support / CUDA Capability8.6 | 8.6
- Technology Support / Game Ready DriversYes | Yes
- Technology Support / Microsoft DirectX ® 12 UltimateYes | Yes
- Technology Support / NVIDIA ® GeForce Experience ™Yes | Yes
- Technology Support / NVIDIA ArchitectureAmpere | Ampere
- Technology Support / NVIDIA BroadcastYes | Yes
- Technology Support / NVIDIA Decoder5th Generation | 5th Generation
- Technology Support / NVIDIA DLSSYes | Yes
- Technology Support / NVIDIA Encoder7th Generation | 7th Generation
- Technology Support / NVIDIA FreeStyleYes | Yes
- Technology Support / NVIDIA G-SYNC ®Yes | Yes
- Technology Support / NVIDIA GPU Boost ™Yes | Yes
- Technology Support / NVIDIA HighlightsYes | Yes
- Technology Support / NVIDIA NVLink ™ (SLI-Ready)Yes | Yes
- Technology Support / NVIDIA OmniverseYes | Yes
- Technology Support / NVIDIA ReflexYes | Yes
- Technology Support / NVIDIA ShadowPlayYes | Yes
- Technology Support / NVIDIA Studio DriversYes | Yes
- Technology Support / PCI Express Gen 4Yes | Yes
- Technology Support / Photo ModeYes | Yes
- Technology Support / Ray Tracing Cores2nd Generation | 2nd Generation
- Technology Support / Resizable BARYes | Yes
- Technology Support / Tensor Cores3rd Generation | 3rd Generation
- Technology Support / VR ReadyYes | Yes
- Technology Support / Vulkan RT API, OpenGL 4.6Yes | Yes
- tier—
- tokens_per_second—
- unified_memory_gb—
- usb_a—
- warranty—
- wired_network—
- wireless_network—