# GMKtec EVO-X5 Pro (Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 "Gorgon Halo") for local AI

URL: https://insidethemachine.ai/machines/gmktec-evo-x5-pro
Type: AMD mini PC. Chip: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 (Gorgon Halo). Memory: unified, options 192 GB. Bandwidth: 273 GB/s (LPDDR5X-8533 on 256-bit ≈ 273 GB/s theoretical; up to 160GB allocatable as VRAM (per AMD/Tom's Hardware).). Spec source: https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/early-amd-gorgon-halo-ai-mini-pc-packs-192gb-ram-for-an-eye-watering-usd7-099-super-early-bird-deal-cuts-down-price-of-gmktec-evo-x5-with-ryzen-ai-max-pro-495-by-usd425 (2026-10-15).
Price: from about $6,799 (2026-10-15, approximate). Status: current.

## Which models fit

| memory GB | usable GB | models that fit | best 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 192 | 159.9 | 94 | Qwen3.8-Flash-Next (125B-A6B) (140 GB), Qwen3.8 27B (22.7 GB), Nemotron 3.5 Super VL 120B-A12B (105.5 GB) |

## Published speeds

None found yet.

Notes: Other 192GB Gorgon Halo systems: Minisforum $7,399, HP $7,449 (TechSpot). llamaperf lists a community median of 49.0 tok/s for gpt-oss-120b on 'AMD Gorgon Halo 192GB' (2 runs, device unspecified).

## Questions

**What is the best local LLM for the GMKtec EVO-X5 Pro (Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 "Gorgon Halo")?**
With 192 GB, Qwen3.8-Flash-Next (125B-A6B) (needs 140 GB, AA 39.8). 94 of 124 models fit.

**How much does the GMKtec EVO-X5 Pro (Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 "Gorgon Halo") cost?**
From about $6,799 (as of 2026-10-15). 2026 prices are inflated by the memory-chip shortage; check before buying.