GMKtec EVO-X2 128GB suits local RAG

Hot take: if your main goal is local RAG and model tinkering, the EVO-X2 is one of the few mini PCs that actually looks workstation-grade on paper; if CAD/CFD is the real priority, a bigger tower will still age better on cooling, noise, and flexibility.

• –AMD says Ryzen AI Max+ 395 brings 16 Zen 5 cores, a 50+ TOPS NPU, 40 RDNA 3.5 CUs, up to 128GB unified memory, and up to 96GB configurable VRAM, which is exactly the kind of memory pool local LLM work likes.
• –GMKtec’s own page lists 64GB, 96GB, and 128GB configurations, so the 128GB model is clearly the one aimed at heavier AI and creator workloads.
• –PCWorld notes that the 128GB config can load local models above 100B parameters more easily, which is the strongest argument for buying this over a more conventional mini PC.
• –Tom’s Hardware says the 128GB setup can expose 96GB to the GPU, calls it a standout for local AI development, and also notes that CPU/GPU/RAM are soldered, so you are locking in your memory choice.
• –The main caution is practical: this is premium hardware in a small chassis, so long CFD runs or other sustained all-core workloads may be better served by a larger workstation with more thermal headroom.