Mini PCs have become even more popular since people started hearing about Hermes, OpenClaw, and other AI agents. You don’t need the most powerful one to get started but if you are looking to run models locally, you are going to need a powerful processor. The GMKtec EVO-X3 is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor with 16 cores and 32 threads. It also features Radeon 8060S graphics. This computer supports up to 235B LLMs.
This mini PC has a Gen4 ×4 OCuLink port for connecting external graphics cards. This particular model has 128GB 8000MT/s RAM and 2TB storage space. The GMKtec EVO-X3 mini PC has 2.5GbE, WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity. For cooling, this relies on 3 copper heat pipes and 2 large CPU fans. You can run Windows 11 and Linux on this machine. There are 3 performance modes, including 54W, 85W, and 140W (peak mode).
