AMD has announced the Strix Halo range at CES 2025, with the most powerful model being the Ryzen AI Max+ 395. This APU offers 16 cores, 32 threads, and comes with the Radeon 8060S integrated GPU. The integrated graphics boasts 40 Compute Units (CUs), which is a significant upgrade compared to the Strix Point series.
Performance Comparison
In comparison, the leading Radeon 890M integrated GPU in the Strix Point has only 16 CUs. This model shows a clear performance increase over the previous 780M in gaming. With the enhanced CPU and integrated GPU setup, the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is expected to be a highly efficient Zen 5 APU, making its way into the mini PC market shortly.
Upcoming Mini PC
According to GMK’s recent announcement, they will be the first to release a mini PC equipped with the Ryzen AI Max+ 395. The company also indicated that it will offer systems with the standard Ryzen AI Max APUs as well. The Chinese announcement suggests that the launch is anticipated in the first or second quarter of 2025.
Speculations on Features and Pricing
GMK has not disclosed additional details about this Strix Halo mini PC, and the exact name remains uncertain. However, since the company aims to achieve a “new leap,” the configuration is expected to be improved, if not identical, to the recently released Evo X1.
Furthermore, since the GMK Strix Halo mini PC is projected to be more powerful than the Evo X1, the pricing is likely to be higher. For reference, the Evo X1 with 32 GB RAM and 1 TB storage is priced at $919, while the Beelink Ser 9 is currently listed at $999 on Amazon.
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