The GMKtec AI Max 395 is a mini PC built around the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, which has 16 cores and 32 threads on the Zen 5 architecture and boosts up to 5.1 GHz. The GMKtec EVO-X2 and EVO-X3 are configured with up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 2 TB or 4 TB SSD. For buyers who want a smaller processor class with a choice of configurations, the closest Thinvent alternatives are the Treo Mini PC range, which uses AMD Ryzen 5 and Intel Core processors with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage.
GMKtec AI Max 395 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC Range
| Feature | GMKtec EVO-X2 / EVO-X3 (AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 5 7430U / 7530U | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i3-1215U / i3-1315U |
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| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U or 7530U | Intel Core i3-1215U or i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | 16 cores / 32 threads | 6 cores | 6 cores |
| Max Frequency | Up to 5.1 GHz | Up to 4.3 GHz (7430U) / 4.5 GHz (7530U) | Up to 4.4 GHz (1215U) / 4.5 GHz (1315U) |
| RAM | Up to 128 GB LPDDR5X | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 4 TB SSD (EVO-X3) | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Graphics | Radeon 8060S (40-core RDNA 3.5) | Not stated | Not stated |
| NPU | XDNA 2, 126 TOPS total | Not stated | Not stated |
Key differences
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Processor core count: The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Thinvent Treo Mini PC models with Ryzen 5 or Core i3 processors have 6 cores.
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Memory headroom: The GMKtec EVO-X2 and EVO-X3 support up to 128 GB of RAM, which is double the 64 GB maximum offered in the Thinvent Treo range.
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Storage: The GMKtec EVO-X3 supports up to 4 TB of SSD storage, while the Thinvent Treo range goes up to 2 TB.
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Thinvent's advantage in configuration choice: The Treo range offers several processor options from AMD and Intel, with wireless options of no Wi-Fi or dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and RAM from 4 GB to 64 GB.
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Trade-off: The GMKtec AI Max 395 is the stronger option for heavy multi-threaded workloads and local AI model work, with its 16-core processor, large unified memory and the Radeon 8060S graphics.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the GMKtec AI Max 395 if you need the highest core count, large memory capacity and dedicated AI and graphics performance for local AI models or demanding workstation tasks. Choose a Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need a compact system with a six-core AMD Ryzen 5 or Intel Core i3 processor, up to 64 GB of RAM and a choice of Wi-Fi or no-Wi-Fi configurations.
