Subj : New Nvidia DGX Spark competitor shows strong benchmark performanc
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Nov 12 2025 21:45:08

New Nvidia DGX Spark competitor shows strong benchmark performance - and at 
half the price, could it be enough to convince some users to switch?

Date:
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:33:00 +0000

Description:
GMKtec EVO-X2 delivers AI workstation performance at half the cost of the DGX 
Spark.

FULL STORY
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EVO-X2 achieves faster generation speeds than DGX Spark across large models 
First-token latency improvements highlight the efficiency of AMD Ryzen AI 
Engine Mini PC form factor delivers workstation-level AI performance 

GMKtecs 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 
medium to large models such as GPT-OSS 20B and Llama 3.3 70B in recent 
benchmarks. 

First-token latency was also lower across multiple tests, highlighting the 
efficiency of AMDs Ryzen AI Engine and its optimized memory bandwidth. GMKTec 
EVO-X2 excels for now 

The 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, 
offering both flexibility and data privacy. 

The devices 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-X2s dedicated AI acceleration delivers 
multi-threaded, low-latency inference that competes directly with the DGX 
Spark. 

The device handles real-world AI workloads effectively, enabling local 
deployment of large language models without the need for expensive enterprise 
infrastructure. 

Its performance-to-power ratio is especially strong, providing 
workstation-level capability in a smaller, energy-efficient package. 

GMKtecs EVO-X2 is the worlds first mini PC to launch with AMD s flagship 
Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU. 

The device is priced at 1,499 (approximately $1735), less than half of the 
Nvidia DGX Sparks $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, offering benefits in areas such as long-term 
reliability, multi-GPU scalability, and enterprise support. 

Users with very large-scale or sustained workloads may still prefer Nvidias 
established system. 

However, for developers, researchers, and professionals looking for a capable 
workstation or a flexible business laptop , the EVO-X2 presents a practical, 
lower-cost alternative. 

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