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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
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max 385, 32GB base) | $1,139 | one-time | Lowest-spec config; raised ~$40 from $1,099 in 2026 due to DRAM costs |
| Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB) | ~$1,639 | one-time | Mid config after RAM-shortage adjustment |
| Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB) | $2,459 | one-time | Top 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
| gpu | Radeon 8060S, 40-CU RDNA 3.5 |
| npu | XDNA 2, 50 TOPS |
| memory | Up to 128GB unified LPDDR5X (96GB as VRAM) |
| chassis | 4.5-liter mini PC |
| cpu_cores | 16 Zen 5 / 32 threads |
| idle_power | ~12.5W |
| architecture | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (Strix Halo) |
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