GMKtec has launched the EVO-X3, a new mini PC that serves as an upgrade to its EVO-X2 model. The EVO-X3 is powered by the same AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, which includes 16 Zen 5 cores, 32 threads, and an integrated Radeon 8060S graphics processor with 40 compute units. The device features a redesigned, all-metal case that is larger and wider than the EVO-X2, with a large air intake for improved cooling. It supports a configurable TDP (thermal design power) up to 140 W, allowing for higher performance under heavy workloads. The tested model includes 128 GB of high-speed LPDDR5X-8000 memory, with 64 GB allocated as VRAM, a 2 TB Crucial E100 NVMe PCIe Gen5 SSD, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, and a price tag of 3,499.99 euros. The EVO-X3's case is designed to resemble a gaming console, with a fully metal construction that helps dissipate heat more efficiently. This design allows the system to stay cool even during intensive tasks. Internally, the unit includes two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots for storage, though the memory is soldered directly to the processor. The cooling system uses large fans and heat pipes similar to those found in gaming laptops, contributing to a quieter and more stable performance. Thermal and acoustic testing showed the EVO-X3 maintains a system-on-chip (SoC) temperature of 67 °C under sustained load, which is much cooler than the typical 85-95 °C seen in similar devices. The system runs at 32.4 decibels in standby and 48.6 decibels under load, making it relatively quiet for a high-performance mini PC. In terms of CPU performance, the EVO-X3 shows a slight improvement over the EVO-X2 in multi-threaded tasks, with a 5% boost in Geekbench 6 multi-threaded performance and an 11% increase in Cinebench 2026 multi-threaded performance, despite using the same APU. However, the EVO-X3 has slightly lower memory bandwidth at 8,000 MT/s compared to the EVO-X2’s 8,533 MT/s, which may affect GPU and AI performance. The Crucial E100 2 TB SSD included in the EVO-X3 also has slower sequential read and write speeds than the SSDs used in the EVO-X2 and some competing models, which could be a drawback for users needing high-speed storage for tasks like database management or virtualization. The integrated Radeon 8060S GPU scores slightly lower in Vulkan benchmarks compared to the EVO-X2, but the EVO-X3 can still run large language models with up to 70 billion parameters using its 64 GB of allocated VRAM. The EVO-X3 is aimed at developers and AI professionals who need to run complex models locally without relying on cloud services. It offers better cooling and noise control than the EVO-X2 but is not ideal for light office use or gaming, where more affordable alternatives may be more suitable. It competes with systems like the Minisforum MS-S1 Max, Framework Desktop, and NVIDIA DGX Spark, each offering different features and price points. The EVO-X3’s network throughput reaches 1.66 Gbit/s over LAN with Wi-Fi 7 support, and it consumes 14 W in standby, slightly more efficient than the EVO-X2. Maximum power consumption in performance mode is 186 W, compared to 128.9 W in balanced mode on the EVO-X2.