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Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395)

by Framework

A tiny, repairable AI desktop with up to 128GB unified memory at well under the price of an NVIDIA Spark.

Pros

  • Strong price/performance for 128GB local AI
  • Repairable, upgradeable, low idle power
  • Runs very large models for the price

Cons

  • Memory is soldered (LPDDR5X, not upgradeable)
  • No CUDA; ROCm/Vulkan path less polished
  • 128GB config price rose ~$460 in 2026 on RAM shortage

✓ Where it shines / best for

  • Running large local LLMs and AI inference at home on a single box
  • Developers and enthusiasts wanting a compact high-memory AI workstation
  • DIY builders who want a repairable, customizable mini PC

✕ Not the best fit for

  • Users needing upgradeable RAM (memory is soldered)
  • Heavy AI training workloads better suited to discrete data-center GPUs
  • Budget buyers who only need a basic productivity desktop

Features

  • ✓ On-device / offline
  • ✓ NPU
  • ✓ Unified Memory
  • ✓ Local LLM
  • ✓ X86
  • ✓ Diy Repairable
  • ✓ Mini Pc
  • ✓ Open source
  • ✓ RDNA Igpu

Pricing

PlanPriceBillingNotes
DIY Edition (Ryzen AI Max 385, 32GB)$1,099one-timeBase configuration, barebones DIY build; storage/OS added separately
Mainboard only (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)$1,699one-timeMini-ITX mainboard with soldered 128GB LPDDR5x for custom builds
Prebuilt (Ryzen AI Max 385, 64GB)~$1,599one-timeMid-tier prebuilt configuration
Prebuilt (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)$1,999one-timeTop configuration with 128GB unified memory; best for local LLMs

Pricing verified from the official source. Prices change often — confirm on the vendor's site before buying.

Specifications

gpuRadeon 8060S, 40-CU RDNA 3.5
npuXDNA 2, 50 TOPS
memoryUp to 128GB unified LPDDR5X (96GB as VRAM)
chassis4.5-liter mini PC
cpu_cores16 Zen 5 / 32 threads
idle_power~12.5W
architectureAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (Strix Halo)
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