The AMD Ryzen AI Halo with the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is now on sale at Micro Center for $7,300

The AMD Ryzen AI Halo with the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 is now on sale at Micro Center for $7,300

ByEthan Collins

AMD presented its miniPC for AI Ryzen AI Halo during the last CES, but it did not arrive in stores until May. But the manufacturer itself had already said that it would update this tiny version of an AI server with the new processors Ryzen AI Max 400 Serieswhose main advantage is that they would integrate up to 192 GB of unified memory. Well, this version is now on sale with a price that starts from $7,300.

The AMD Ryzen AI Halo with 192 GB of memory is now on sale

You can now buy the new one at Micro Center AMD Ryzen AI Halo with the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 processor and Linux operating system. This model increases RAM from the 128 GB available with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395, up to 192GB which includes this new model. The memory speed is LPDDR5X at 8,533 MT/2TB SSD storage unit is included.

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Its price is $3,300 morealmost doubling the price of the original model that launched at $3,999. In Micro Center we can find it at $7,299.99although it is not available for shipping. This means that, for the moment, it remains out of our reach just as happened with the first AMD Ryzen AI Halo with the Ryzen AI Max+ 395. The version with the Linux operating system is currently available, with Windows it seems that it will arrive soon.

Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495: 16 Zen 5 cores and Radeon 8065S graphics

He AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has 16 Zen 5 cores and 32 threadswith a speed that can reach up to 5.2 GHz. Its integrated GPU is another novelty, the Radeon 8065Swith 40 RDNA 3.5 CUs and access to up to 160 GB of memory. It also has a XDNA 2 dedicated NPU which alone is capable of offering up to 55 TOPs for AI.

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An updated MiniPC that acts as a mini server for Artificial intelligence. with support for a complete AMD software stack including ROCm, PyTorch, Ollamaetc. Its memory capacity is ideal, as it offers developers the possibility of loading larger models with which to program their applications.

All in a tiny box that includes multiple USB Type-C ports and a 10GbE RJ45 connector, measuring just 150 x 150 x 45.5mm. These are the complete specifications.

Technical specifications

  • Processor: AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ PRO 495.

    • 16 cores and 32 threads.
    • Zen 5 architecture.

  • GPU: Integrated AMD Radeon™ 8065S.

    • 40 computing units (CU).
    • RDNA™ 3.5 architecture.

  • NPU: AMD XDNA™ 2.
  • Memory type: LPDDR5X.
  • Installed memory: 192 GB.
  • Memory speed: 8,533 MT/s.
  • Memory bandwidth: 273 GB/s.
  • Storage: 2TB M.2 SSD with self-encryption (SED).
  • USB ports: 3 USB-C, one of them for power input.
  • Ethernet Connectivity: 1 10 GbE port.
  • Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 7.
  • Bluetooth: 5.4.
  • Video connectors: 1 HDMI 2.1b.
  • TDP: 120W
  • Operating system: Linux or Windows 11.
  • Dimensions: 150 × 150 × 45.4 mm.
  • Weight: less than 1.2 kg.
  • Battery: CR2032 lithium-manganese dioxide button cell.
  • AI computing power in FP16: up to 61 TFLOPS.

Ethan Collins
Ethan Collins

As a dedicated tech enthusiast and writer at IRC Junkie, I explore the latest innovations in software and hardware. With a background in computer science, I thrive on simplifying complex technological concepts for our readers. My goal is to inspire curiosity and understanding in the ever-evolving world of technology.