Minisforum has launched the MS-S1 MAX-P495, a compact workstation powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor. The system is priced at $7399 and features 192 GB of LPDDR5X-8533 unified memory along with a 2 TB SSD.
The Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 chip includes 16 Zen 5 cores and Radeon 8065S graphics with 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units. The processor delivers up to 55 TOPS from its NPU and a total performance of 131 TOPS. Users can allocate up to 160 GB of unified memory to the integrated GPU.
The workstation includes a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, two M.2 connectors, and dual 10 GbE ports. Connectivity options feature two USB4 V2 ports supporting 80 Gbps and two USB4 ports at 40 Gbps. The cooling system is rated for a peak power draw of 160 W.
Minisforum positions this system for cluster deployments to run large AI models. While currently available in the US, the product is listed with a preliminary price in Europe. The workstation is priced slightly lower than the HP ZBook Ultra G3a, which costs $7449.
