Framework Desktop with Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 Gets Official Pre-Order Date

192 GB of RAM is now standard in a new wave of AI‑focused desktops built around AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495. The memory size, double that of most consumer PCs, enables on‑device inference for large language models and high‑resolution content creation. By pairing the 495 chip with a 192‑GB memory pool, manufacturers aim to deliver workstation‑grade performance in a compact form factor. The rollout targets early adopters from the creative and data‑science communities. GMKtec has launched the Evo‑X5 Pro, a workstation that runs 320‑billion‑parameter local models on a single chip.

Framework is opening pre‑orders for its Ryzen AI Max+ 495 desktop, while MSI’s Pro Max Edge AI+ mini‑PC has been benchmarked handling AAA games. Thunderobot’s AI workstation adds 160 W of power and 64 GB of memory for slightly lower‑end workloads. Pricing signals a competitive market. Wccftech reports the Evo‑X5 Pro is listed at $6,599, undercutting rivals, while Tom’s Hardware notes an early‑bird AMD “Gorgon Halo” mini‑PC at $7,099, effectively lowering the Evo‑X5 price by $425. TechPowerUp confirms the official pre‑order date for Framework’s desktop this week, aligning launch timing across the segment.

The coverage underscores both price aggression and the appeal of a 192‑GB memory configuration. Future steps include broader availability as pre‑orders convert to shipments and additional performance testing. The MSI mini‑PC benchmark, cited by Notebookcheck, demonstrates the hardware’s gaming capability, hinting at crossover applications beyond pure AI. Observers will watch for further price adjustments and new models that could expand the 192‑GB offering to other form factors.