- AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 combines CPU, GPU and NPU in a
- Nearly 30 Mini AI work station models are launched within eight months
- Design ranging from slim towers to funky cube-shaped business PCs
AMD throws its Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor as the crown jewel in Ryzen AI Max 300 series and could mount a serious challenge for Nvidia’s dominance in AI -computing.
By combining 16 Zen 5 core, 40 RDNA 3.5 GPU devices and an XDNA 2 NPU capable of 50 peaks, the chip is designed for edge AI work loads.
Its UMA memory system that allows up to 96 GB of memory to act as dedicated video memory is the technological backbone AMD honor that separates it.
Mini AI work stations flood the market
While hardware is undeniably impressive, what is even more striking is its level of adoption across both Mini -PCs and laptops.
Since its release in January 2025, almost 30 Mini AI work station models have already been launched, which covers both desktop and portable design.
Among the Mini -PCs are the Beelinks GTR9 Pro, Seavivs Aidastation R1 and HP’s Z2 Mini G1A, each targeting different slices of the professional market.
Other mini-PCs include the very first Strix Halo-based model, GMKTEC EVO-X2, along with systems such as Minis Forum MS-S1 MAX and ABEES AI station 395 max.
On the laptop, Chinese brands such as Sixunited, Linglong and Tianba are experimenting with Portable Strix Halo -Design, packing Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 in mobile workstations.
ASUS is another popular brand to use this chip in its new ROG Flow Z13, a 2025 game -Bearing computer released earlier in 2025.
Some of these devices take on a funky, unconventional look, more like compact gaming rigs than ordinary business -PCs.
Others adopt dice -like or unusually tall tower forms, giving this wave of Strix Halo Systems a mix of slim professional designs and a few striking offbeat creations that stand out right away.
Traditional AI servers with multiple GPUs and large memory pools remain unaffordable expensive for smaller companies that often cost over $ 21,000.
In contrast, the Mini AI work stations are run by AMDS chip in the area approx. $ 1,800 to $ 2,800.
Combined with power needs under 300W and compact designs that fit on a desk, these devices offer a more practical route for developers, small businesses and even individual professionals.
Despite the excitement around these launches, there are not many Strix Halo devices from popular brands available for sale, so actual real tests remain scarce.
AMD’s claim The integrated graphics can also compete with mobile RTX GPUs has not been tested in scale.
But with over two dozen devices with this chip already advertised, this processor can actually be a sleeping hit, but the market will decide whether AMD’s bold effort pays off.
Via Ithome (originally in Chinese)
