Computer Tech 
AMD’s recently announced Strix Point APU lineup has received favorable reviews from critics and consumers alike. Especially for SFF/Mini PC enthusiasts, Strix Point brings commendable efficiency and performance to the table – both of which are absolutely essential for a high-end mini PC. The GMK EVO-X1 is surely among those, and the system is now available for purchase from GMKTec’s official online store.
The EVO X1 sports a 110.19 x 107.3 x 63.2 mm chassis, which is decently compact for its class. As mentioned previously, the system is powered by the 12-core (4x Zen 5 + 8x Zen 5c) Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU with the shockingly potent RDNA 3.5-based Radeon 890M iGPU with 16 CUs. For most CPU-centric workloads, the EVO X1 should easily suffice. The iGPU, as mentioned, is potent enough to handle most graphically demanding tasks, including some lightweight gaming, but expecting anything more from it would be futile. Thankfully, an OCuLink port is present, which should allow for extremely fast eGPU connections courtesy of its 64 Gbps bandwidth.
The system comes with 32 GB of LPDDR5X-7500 memory, which unfortunately, is not user-upgradeable. Storage requirements, on the other hand, are taken care of by dual M.2 2280 slots which are user-accessible, of course, and can accommodate up to a maximum of 8 TB. Connectivity is decent, with the system featuring a healthy spread of USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, USB4, HDMI, DP 2.1, and an audio jack. The absence of Ethernet is certainly a major bummer, though. But at least, the system does look well-equipped from nearly every other angle. As for pricing, the EVO X1 is currently available for $949.99 for the 32 GB + 1 TB variant. Expensive? Sure, but that’s just what we have come to expect from Strix Point.
