GMK Tech Evo X2 Mini PC Review: Tiny But Mighty for Gaming and AI

Mini PCs are getting popular because they squeeze a lot of power into a small package. The GMK Tech Evo X2 looks like a great option. It’s got a good AMD processor, a fantastic iGPU, and lots of storage—so it’s good for gaming, AI stuff, and everyday tasks. This review will go over how it looks, what’s inside, how it games, what it can do with AI, and if it’s worth the money.

GMK Tech Evo X2 Design and Quality

What It’s Made Of and How It Looks?

The Evo X2 has a cool aluminum case that feels nice. It feels solid and well-made, with a modern look. One cool thing is the RGB fan on the front, which you can change to match your setup. But it’s not just about looks – this mini PC is made to stay cool while running well.

Inside and Cooling

Looking inside the Evo X2, everything’s well organized. There are two fans working with a big heat sink to keep things cool. The hot air goes out the back, so it doesn’t overheat when you’re doing tough stuff. Good cooling is important because those powerful chips can get hot.

Power and Upgrades

This mini PC comes with a strong 230-watt power supply, so you can push it up to 140 watts. For storage, it has two M.2 slots – one already has a 2TB drive. You can put up to 8TB in each slot, giving you as much as 16TB of fast SSD storage. You can also add more RAM if you need it later.

What’s Inside and What It Can Do?

Processor and Performance

The Evo X2 uses the AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395. It’s a 16-core, 32-thread CPU using Zen 5 tech. It can run from 3GHz up to 5.1GHz. That’s a lot of power for a mini PC, so it can do many things at once and handle tough apps easily. The TDP is around 120-140W, which is high but needed for this kind of power.

GPU Power

The GPU inside is the Radeon 8060S, based on RDNA 3.5 with 40 compute units. That’s a lot for a built-in GPU – almost as good as some desktop graphics cards. It can run up to 2900MHz, so it’s like having an RTX 4060 or Radeon RX 7600 non-XT. Tests like 3DMark show great results, especially since it’s an iGPU.

Memory and Storage

The Evo X2 has 128GB of LPDDR5X RAM running at 8,000 MHz. That’s plenty for most big tasks and AI stuff. You can even add up to 96GB of VRAM, which helps with AI models and video editing. It has two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots for up to 16TB of storage, which is great for big files and programs.

Connections

It has Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and lots of ports in the back for your stuff. The cooling is designed well to keep it from overheating during long use. All this makes the Evo X2 a good choice if you want something small but powerful.

How It Performs?

Benchmarks

On Geekbench 6, the Evo X2 scores around 3,076 in single-core and over 20,000 in multi-core tests. That’s great for a mobile chip. In graphics tests like 3DMark Steel Nomad, it scores over 22,000 points, which is close to some mid-range gaming GPUs. Time Spy scores are over 11,000, so it games pretty well.

Power Use

It’s usually set to use up to 140W, but you can go higher with some tools. Setting it to 150W makes it run faster but also uses more power and gets hotter. When it’s working hard, the CPU and GPU can run faster, so this mini PC acts more like a big desktop.

AI and Video

Because of the AMD XDNA NPU and the strong GPU, the Evo X2 is surprisingly good at AI things like big language models, making images, and creating videos. Tests with apps like Amuse show good performance, but sometimes the drivers aren’t perfect – like AMD’s super resolution video upscaling isn’t working right yet.

Gaming

How It Games?

For gaming, the Evo X2 does well at 1440p. Games like Spider-Man 2 run at over 130 FPS on very high settings with FSR frame generation. Doom: The Dark Ages runs at over 60 FPS on high, which is better than some basic graphics cards. Borderlands 3 stays around 90 FPS at ultra settings, so it’s smooth even with lots of effects. Cyberpunk 2077 averages around 74 FPS at ultra, with help from FSR.

Frame Rates

Using FSR’s frame generation, the system can make new frames without losing much visual quality. This really helps on an iGPU, so games stay smooth. It’s a good way to balance speed and looks – especially for fast games or big open-world games.

Tips for Gaming

*   Lower the resolution from 1440p to 1080p for more FPS.

*   Use FSR balanced or quality for better-looking games.

*   Turn on frame gen if the performance drops.

*   Change the graphics settings based on what your game needs.

AI Abilities

Large Language Models and AI Software

You can run LLMs on this mini PC. With software like LM Studio, you can talk to AI models saved on your computer. For example, DeepSeek can process thousands of tokens each second, so you can chat with AI without needing the cloud.

Video and Images

Tools like Amuse for AI image and video creation work pretty well. You can also make videos look better or create images faster. Just remember that driver problems might limit some things, so keep your system updated.

What It’s Good For?

This mini PC is good for AI stuff, like language modeling, image making, and simple video editing. But for really heavy AI training or rendering, you’ll still want a dedicated GPU. The hardware can do a lot, but some driver issues might slow you down.

Pros and Cons

Good Things

*   Amazing iGPU performance that’s close to more expensive desktop cards

*   Small and cool-looking aluminum case

*   Can add up to 16TB of storage

*   Can handle gaming, AI, and editing media

*   Good cooling system keeps it running well

Bad Things

*   Can’t upgrade much besides RAM and storage

*   Costs a lot because of the AMD chips inside

*   Drivers can sometimes cause problems with AI features

*   Can use a lot of power when you push it hard

Final Thoughts

The GMK Tech Evo X2 is a great choice if you want a mini PC that can game and do AI tasks. Its strong built-in GPU and lots of RAM make it better than most small PCs. It’s not cheap, but if you want something that’s both portable and powerful, it’s worth it.

Think about what you need. If you want something small that can handle decent gaming and AI, this mini PC could be perfect. For top-end gaming or serious AI training, a normal desktop might be better – but then you don’t get the small size.

 

In short, the GMK Tech Evo X2 shows that you don’t need a big computer to do serious gaming and work. It’s a good mix of size, power, and expandability. If you want a mini PC that can handle most tough tasks, this one is worth checking out. Just think about the cost and what you really need before you buy. But if you want a small but strong machine, the Evo X2 is near the top.