Hardware maker iBuyPower has officially stepped into the compact AI workstation arena with the introduction of its $3,999 mini PC. Built around AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 processor, the new system aims to pack heavy-duty compute power into a small form factor that measures just 70 by 198 by 200 mm. Despite its modest desktop footprint, the machine features a distinctive visual design element highlighted by an integrated leather strap across its enclosure.
Under the hood, the workstation utilizes a 16-core Zen 5 architecture paired with Radeon 8065S integrated graphics running on RDNA 3.5. The graphics processor delivers 40 compute units, while an onboard neural processing unit achieves 55 TOPS. To support heavy local workloads, the system packs 128GB of LPDDR5X memory operating at 8,000 MHz. Connectivity options are robust, featuring Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual 10Gb Ethernet ports, and multiple USB4 connections capable of transferring data up to 40 Gbps.
While the inclusion of dual 10Gb Ethernet ports points to high-speed networking capabilities, the hardware currently lacks an officially announced software stack to support multi-unit clustering. Storage duties are handled via three M.2 positions supporting PCIe 4.0 drives, with configurations starting at a 1TB SSD. Running on Windows 11 Pro, the machine is scheduled to release in the fourth quarter of 2026, targeting developers and professionals looking to execute data-intensive tasks locally.
iBuyPower enters compact AI workstation market with $3,999 AMD mini PC
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