- GMKTec EVO-X2 achieves faster generation rates than DGX Spark across large models
- Improvements to the first token’s latency highlight the efficiency of the AMD Ryzen AI Engine
- Mini PC form factor delivers workstation-level AI performance
GMKtec’s EVO-X2 has emerged as a strong alternative to the Nvidia DGX Spark, offering high-performance AI computing at roughly half the price.
The company says its compact mini PC delivered faster generation speeds for mid-to-large models such as the GPT-OSS 20B and Llama 3.3 70B in recent benchmarks.
First-token latency was also lower across multiple tests, highlighting the efficiency of AMD’s Ryzen AI Engine and its optimized memory bandwidth.
The GMKTec EVO-X2 excels right now
EVO-X2 supports a wide range of open source models and frameworks, including Llama, Qwen, Mistral, Ollama, LM Studio and vLLM, allowing developers to run AI workloads locally without relying on cloud resources, providing both flexibility and data protection.
The unit’s compact design also makes it suitable for high-performance mobile workstations where space and energy efficiency are important.
In terms of raw performance, the EVO-X2’s dedicated AI acceleration delivers multi-threaded, low-latency end-to-end that directly competes with the DGX Spark.
The device handles real-world AI workloads efficiently, enabling local deployment of large language models without the need for expensive enterprise infrastructure.
Its performance-to-power ratio is particularly strong, providing workstation-level capability in a smaller, energy-efficient package.
GMKtec’s EVO-X2 is the world’s first mini PC to launch with AMD’s flagship Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU.
The device is priced at €1,499 (about $1,735), less than half the Nvidia DGX Spark’s $3,999 cost.
This large price difference is hard to ignore, especially for organizations and individuals weighing budget against performance.
Despite this difference, the Nvidia DGX Spark remains a premium, enterprise-focused system that offers benefits in areas such as long-term reliability, multi-GPU scalability, and enterprise support.
Users with very large or sustained workloads may still prefer Nvidia’s established system.
But for developers, researchers and professionals looking for a capable workstation or a flexible business laptop, the EVO-X2 presents a practical, less expensive alternative.
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