Zotac unveils EAMAX mini PCs with AMD Strix Halo processors and workstation-grade specs

Zotac has expanded its mini PC offerings with the EAMAX series, featuring AMD's high-performance Strix Halo processors in a remarkably compact form factor. Following last year's initial announcement, the company has now revealed detailed specifications for three distinct models within this lineup, all housed in identical 2.65-liter chassis measuring 210 x 203 x 62mm (8.3″ x 8″ x 2.5″).

The EAMAX series includes three configurations distinguished by their processors:

• Ryzen AI Max+ 395: 16 cores/32 threads, 5.1 GHz boost, 80MB cache, Radeon 8060S GPU (40 CUs, up to 2.9 GHz)
• Ryzen AI Max 390: 12 cores/24 threads, 5 GHz boost, 76MB cache, Radeon 8050S GPU (32 CUs, up to 2.8 GHz)
• Ryzen AI Max 385: 8 cores/16 threads, 5 GHz boost, 40MB cache, Radeon 8050S GPU (32 CUs, up to 2.8 GHz)

These processors utilize soldered LPDDR5x-8000 memory with exceptional 256 GB/s bandwidth. While the Max+ 395 model ships with 128GB RAM—enough to allocate 96GB as VRAM or run large language models with over 100 billion parameters—the other configurations currently ship with 32GB. This memory architecture provides desktop-class performance despite the mini PC form factor.

Storage expansion is substantial with three M.2 2280 slots supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs. Connectivity options are equally impressive:

• 1 × USB4 Type-C (40 Gbps with DisplayPort Alt Mode)
• 5 × USB 3.2 Type-A ports
• 2 × HDMI 2.1
• 2 × DisplayPort 1.4
• 2 × 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports
• WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 (with external antenna connectors)

The thermal solution employs an active cooling system with a heatsink and fan designed to manage the 65W+ TDP of these processors. This engineering allows the EAMAX series to handle demanding workloads including:

• AAA gaming at 1080p/1440p resolutions
• AI model training and inference
• Video editing and 3D rendering
• Multi-display workstation setups

Zotac's configuration strategy positions the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 model as a premium workstation alternative, while the Ryzen AI Max 385 and 390 models target content creators and gamers needing balanced performance. The unified chassis design simplifies manufacturing while providing consistent I/O across all variants.

These mini PCs represent a significant leap in compact computing power, offering desktop-level performance in a form factor smaller than many gaming consoles. The combination of AMD's Strix Halo architecture with Zotac's thermal engineering creates systems capable of replacing bulkier workstations for professional and enthusiast use cases.

Pricing and availability dates haven't been announced, but the detailed spec sheets on Zotac's official site suggest imminent market release. For developers and engineers working with large AI models, the Max+ 395's memory configuration provides an unusually capable platform in this form factor.