- Lenovo quietly launches Profile Strix Halo Mini PC with AI Focus in China
- Ryzen AI Max+ 395 delivers 126 Tops -Performance in Compact Size
- 128 GB RAM and 4TB storage means it fits both creative and AI workloads
Lenovo has introduced a compact new system driven by AMD’s most powerful consumer APU to date, Ryzen AI Max+ 395 “Strix Halo.”
Part of the LCFC AI Mini PC-Lineup, this machine, now for sale via JD.com in China, combines specifications for workstation class with a desktop-friendly footprint targeting AI developers, content creators and power users.
In the unit’s core is AMD’s new Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, which contains 16 Zen 5 CPU cores, 32 threads and an RDNA 3.5-based Radeon 8060’s integrated GPU with 40 calculated devices. It also includes a dedicated NPU that delivers up to 50 peaks. Overall, CPU, GPU and NPU provide up to 126 tops of AI performance, which is enough to run LLMs and other AI workloads locally.
China-Kun for now
The LCFC system is designed for AI tasks, creative workflows and high performance games and has 128 GB LPDDR5X-8000 memory, which is more than you find in many full-size game rigs, and supports two M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 SSDS, each with up to 2 TB capacity, for a total 4TB of high-speed.
Although described as a Mini -PC, approx. 9.7 x 7.4 x 3.8 inches, it is firm in the category SFF (small form factor); Compact enough for tight work areas while still offering powerful internal.
Connection includes a 1GBE Ethernet port and built-in Wi-Fi, although it does not appear to support Wi-Fi 6. I/O selection includes a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, two USB 2.0 ports, a USB Type-C, HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4.
While DisplayPort is useful, the HDMI 1.4 output is a disadvantage as it lacks support for 4K at 120Hz, something expected in modern advanced systems.
The LCFC AI Mini PC is reportedly priced at 13,989 in China, which converts to approx. $ 1,946. It places it in the high-end category, although it is still a competitive price considering its specifications for workstation quality and AI skills.
Given the rising demand for compact PCs capable of running AI models locally, there is probably an international interest if Lenovo decides to make his new system more accessible. For now, however, it seems to be exclusive to the Chinese market.
Via Tweattown
