GMKtec Evo X5 Pro: First Look at AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 Mini PC

I take a first look at GMKtec’s Evo X5 Pro, a compact system built around AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 and 192 GB of unified memory. The overview covers its design, hardware, power modes, and early CPU, graphics, AI, and gaming tests.

■ Hardware and setup
- Design, ports, internal cooling, storage expansion, and key specifications
- Memory allocation, power modes, and system power behavior
■ Performance testing
- Comparisons with the Evo X2 across CPU, graphics, and AI workloads
- Selected games at 1440p, including examples with and without upscaling or frame generation

This is aimed at people considering a compact PC for local AI workloads, development, or gaming. You’ll get an overview of the system’s capabilities and test coverage; use it as an initial reference, then check the linked product information and further testing before choosing a configuration.