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Updated · Tom's Hardware · Sep 4
Minisforum Debuts 2 Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 Systems With 131 TOPS at IFA 2026
Updated
Updated · Tom's Hardware · Sep 4

Minisforum Debuts 2 Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 Systems With 131 TOPS at IFA 2026

3 articles · Updated · Tom's Hardware · Sep 4

Summary

  • Berlin-based Minisforum introduced the AI Agent NAS N5 Max-P495 and MS-S1 Max-P495 at IFA 2026, expanding its flagship NAS and mini-PC lines for local AI workloads.
  • Both systems use AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 with integrated Radeon 8065S graphics, delivering up to 131 TOPS and supporting as much as 192GB of unified memory.
  • The N5 Max-P495 adds up to 200TB of local storage and is pitched as a private, low-latency hub for AI agents such as OpenClaw and Hermes Agent, helping keep inference costs under control.
  • The MS-S1 Max-P495 targets professional AI and creative work, supports models from labs including OpenAI and Qwen, and can scale to four units in a 2U rack.
  • Minisforum did not disclose pricing or availability; the systems are being shown at IFA Berlin from Sept. 4 to 8.

Insights

With memory prices skyrocketing in 2026, can Minisforum's 192GB local AI systems truly offer a cost-effective alternative to cloud computing?
How will the unprecedented 160GB graphics memory allocation in Minisforum's new mini PCs disrupt the dominance of traditional dedicated AI GPUs?
As AI shifts from cloud to edge, does decentralizing massive compute power to compact home labs risk creating an unseen energy crisis?