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Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395)

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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

  • Local LLM hobbyists and developers
  • Compact always-on home AI servers
  • Tinkerers wanting repairable hardware

✕ Not the best fit for

  • CUDA-required workflows
  • Users needing upgradeable RAM later
  • Portable/battery use cases

Features

  • ✓ AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (16 Zen 5 cores, 50-TOPS XDNA 2 NPU)
  • ✓ Up to 128GB unified LPDDR5X (96GB usable as VRAM)
  • ✓ Radeon 8060S (40-CU RDNA 3.5) graphics
  • ✓ 4.5-liter compact chassis with customizable panels
  • ✓ DIY edition: bring your own storage/OS
  • ✓ ~12.5W idle power (very efficient)
  • ✓ Standard PC I/O and expandability
  • ✓ Runs 120B-parameter models locally

Pricing

PlanPriceBillingNotes
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max 385, 32GB base)$1,139one-timeLowest-spec config; raised ~$40 from $1,099 in 2026 due to DRAM costs
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB)~$1,639one-timeMid config after RAM-shortage adjustment
Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB)$2,459one-timeTop config, DIY edition; raised from $1,999 (+$460) due to eight 128-Gbit chips; $100 deposit to reserve

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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