New Peladn Mini-PC: AMD Strix Halo, 96GB VRAM

Key Takeaway

– Peladn YO2 is a new high-end mini-PC powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (Strix Halo) APU.
– It can push the APU to 160W in performance mode using a triple-fan and three-heatpipe cooling system.
– The YO2 includes 128GB of LPDDR5X RAM, with up to 96GB assignable as VRAM for its Radeon 8060S iGPU.
– Current pricing starts at roughly $3,249 in China; global availability is unconfirmed but possible.
– The mini-PC weighs 1.85 kg, measures 246 x 193 x 92 mm, and offers three M.2 2280 slots plus extensive ports.


New Mini-PC From Peladn

Earlier this year, we reviewed the Peladn HO5 mini-PC powered by AMD’s Strix Point platform (curr. $999 on Amazon). In the months befor that, Peladn released the WO-4 with a slower AMD Ryzen APU. Additonally, the company launched the Link S-3 eGPU dock with Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.

Availibility and Power

Now, it has returned with a new mini-PC called the YO2. For the time being, the Peladn YO2 is only available in China. However, the company tends to offer its mini-PCs globally at some stage. Wheather that will occur with the YO2 remains unconfirmed for now. Unofficially, the mini-PC can be picked up on AliExpress for over $3,200.

Setting that aside, the YO2 is far more powerful than the HO5 we reviewed in February, thanks to its Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU. While this Strix Halo processor is found in many other high-end mini-PCs, Peladn claims that the YO2 can push the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 to 160 W in performance mode.

Design and Specifications

To that end, the company has included a triple-fan setup and three heatpipes, which contribute to the YO2’s 1.85 kg overall weight. Moreover, the mini-PC measures 246 x 193 x 92 mm and contains three M.2 2280 slots, as well as multiple ports. Pricing starts at CNY 21,999 (~$3,249) in China with 2 TB of storage and 128 GB of LPDDR5X RAM running at 8,000 MT/s, 96 GB of which should be assignable as VRAM to its Radeon 8060S iGPU.


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