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The most powerful x86 APU, pairing 16 Zen 5 cores with up to 128GB unified memory for local LLMs.
Pros
- Best performance-per-dollar for local LLMs at its tier
- 128GB unified memory in mini-PC/laptop form factors
- Strong iGPU rivals entry discrete cards
Cons
- NPU TOPS (50) below Snapdragon X2
- No CUDA; ROCm/Vulkan ecosystem less mature
- High power draw under full load vs Arm chips; 128GB prices spiking in 2026
✓ Where it shines / best for
- Local LLM enthusiasts wanting 128GB
- Compact AI workstations and mini PCs
- Creators needing strong iGPU compute
✕ Not the best fit for
- CUDA-dependent AI pipelines
- Ultra-long battery thin-and-lights
- Buyers wanting the highest NPU TOPS
Features
- ✓ 16 Zen 5 cores / 32 threads, up to 5.1 GHz
- ✓ 40-CU RDNA 3.5 integrated GPU (Radeon 8060S)
- ✓ XDNA 2 NPU rated 50+ TOPS
- ✓ Up to 128GB unified LPDDR5X (up to 96GB as VRAM)
- ✓ TSMC 4nm process
- ✓ 64MB L3 cache
- ✓ Configurable TDP 45-120W
- ✓ Can run 120B-parameter models in a small form factor
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMKtec EVO-X2 (128GB / 2TB) mini PC | ~$1,499-$1,800 | one-time | One of the cheaper 128GB Strix Halo boxes; varies by config and shortage pricing |
| Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB) | $2,459 | one-time | Raised from $1,999 in 2026 due to DRAM shortage (eight 128-Gbit chips); lower-spec Framework Desktop from $1,139 |
| Premium Strix Halo mini PCs / laptops (128GB) | $2,799-$3,399 | one-time | e.g. Corsair AI Workstation 300 ~$3,399, Beelink GTR9 Pro ~$2,999; AMD Ryzen AI Halo dev box $3,999 |
Pricing verified from the official source. Prices change often — confirm on the vendor's site before buying.
Specifications
| gpu | 40-CU RDNA 3.5 (Radeon 8060S) |
| npu | XDNA 2, 50+ TOPS |
| tdp | 45-120W configurable |
| memory | Up to 128GB unified LPDDR5X (96GB as VRAM) |
| cpu_cores | 16 Zen 5 / 32 threads |
| max_clock | 5.1 GHz |
| architecture | Strix Halo, TSMC 4nm APU |
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