Side-by-Side Comparison

ACEMAGIC F9A Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 vs GMKtec G5S

Standardized 5-pillar engineering audit, thermal telemetry, verified longevity metrics, and complete technical specification diff.

▲ DOCUMENTED QUIRKS
Composite Score: 4.1 / 5.0

A powerhouse 2-liter mini PC coupling 16-core Zen 5 processing with 192 GB of unified memory and OCuLink expansion for demanding local AI inference.

▲ DOCUMENTED QUIRKS
GMKtec G5S
Composite Score: 4.1 / 5.0

An exceptionally compact palm-sized mini PC providing dependable dual-4K video output and basic quad-core Jasper Lake processing, offset by soldered memory and an M.2 2242 storage restriction.

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Mizex Comparative Audit Verdict

Both the ACEMAGIC F9A Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and GMKtec G5S share an identical composite score of 4.1. Choice between them depends primarily on specific port requirements, physical dimensions, or pricing.

5-Pillar Engineering Telemetry

Detailed comparison across standardized normalized 1.0 – 5.0 engineering pillars.

ACEMAGIC F9A Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 GMKtec G5S
Engineering & Architecture (30%)
Winner: ACEMAGIC F9A Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 (+0.6)
ACEMAGIC F9A Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495
4.5
GMKtec G5S
3.9
Build Quality & Materials (20%)
Tie
ACEMAGIC F9A Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495
4.0
GMKtec G5S
4.0
Thermal, Power & Acoustics (20%)
Winner: GMKtec G5S (+0.3)
ACEMAGIC F9A Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495
3.8
GMKtec G5S
4.1
Real-World Reliability (20%)
Tie
ACEMAGIC F9A Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495
4.2
GMKtec G5S
4.2
Buyer Value & Upgrades (10%)
Winner: GMKtec G5S (+0.2)
ACEMAGIC F9A Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495
4.0
GMKtec G5S
4.2

ACEMAGIC F9A Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495: Strengths & Caveats

✔ Advantages
  • Massive 192 GB unified LPDDR5X-8533 memory with up to 160 GB allocatable VRAM for expansive local AI models
  • High-performance 16-core, 32-thread AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 delivering up to 131 total platform AI TOPS
  • Comprehensive connectivity array featuring OCuLink PCIe 4.0 x4, dual USB4, and dual 2.5 GbE LAN
  • Compact 2-liter aluminum and ABS chassis supporting dual M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe drives up to 8 TB
✖ Documented Caveats
  • Unified LPDDR5X memory is permanently soldered and cannot be upgraded after purchase
  • M.2 storage expansion is limited to PCIe 4.0 x4 bandwidth rather than PCIe 5.0

GMKtec G5S: Strengths & Caveats

✔ Advantages
  • Ultra-compact 72 x 72 x 44.5 mm palm-sized chassis weighing only 7.27 oz (206 g)
  • Dual HDMI 2.0 outputs supporting simultaneous dual 4K displays at 60Hz
  • Equipped with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and Gigabit Ethernet networking
  • Low power envelope based on an efficient 10W Intel Celeron N5095 processor
✖ Documented Caveats
  • 8GB LPDDR4 memory is permanently soldered and cannot be upgraded
  • Storage expansion is restricted to the shorter M.2 2242 form factor over PCIe 3.0 x2 or SATA
  • USB-C power port requires a fixed 12V input rather than universal USB-PD compliance

Technical Specification Comparison

Side-by-side spec alignment. Rows highlighted with subtle shading denote differing specifications.

Specification ACEMAGIC F9A Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 GMKtec G5S
Brand DIFF ACEMAGIC GMKtec
Model DIFF ACEMAGIC F9A Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 Nucbox G5S
Processor DIFF AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 —
Cpu Architecture DIFF Zen 5 —
Cpu Cores Threads DIFF 16 cores / 32 threads —
Cpu Boost Clock DIFF Up to 5.2 GHz —
Graphics DIFF AMD Radeon 8065S —
Npu Performance DIFF Up to 55 TOPS —
Total Ai Performance DIFF Up to 131 TOPS —
Memory Capacity DIFF 192 GB LPDDR5X-8533 unified memory —
Vram Allocation DIFF Up to 160 GB dynamic VRAM —
Storage Included DIFF 2 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD —
Storage Slots DIFF 2x M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 (up to 8 TB total) —
Chassis Materials DIFF Aluminum and ABS —
Dimensions DIFF 158.5 x 158.5 x 81.5 mm (6.24 x 6.24 x 3.21 in) —
Volume DIFF Approx. 2 L —
Weight DIFF 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs) —
Networking DIFF Dual 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 —
Expansion Interfaces DIFF OCuLink (PCIe 4.0 x4) —
Usb Ports DIFF 2x USB4, multiple USB Type-C —
Video Outputs DIFF HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 —
Form Factor DIFF — Ultra-Compact Mini PC
Dimensions DIFF — 2.83 x 2.83 x 1.75 in (72 x 72 x 44.5 mm)
Weight DIFF — 7.27 oz (206 g)
Processor DIFF — Intel Celeron N5095 (4 Cores / 4 Threads, 2.0 GHz Base, up to 2.9 GHz Burst)
Processor TDP DIFF — 10W
Graphics DIFF — Intel UHD Graphics (16 EUs, up to 750 MHz)
Memory DIFF — 8GB LPDDR4 2400 MT/s (Soldered Onboard)
Storage DIFF — 128GB M.2 2242 SATA SSD
Storage Expansion DIFF — 1x M.2 2242 slot (PCIe 3.0 x2 / SATA support up to 8TB)
Video Output DIFF — 2x HDMI 2.0 (Dual 4K @ 60Hz)
Networking DIFF — Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 (Realtek RTL8111H)
Wireless Connectivity DIFF — Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2
USB Ports DIFF — 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gbps)
Power Input DIFF — USB-C (12V / 3A DC input, 36W)
Audio DIFF — 1x 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack
Card Reader DIFF — 1x MicroSD slot

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